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Congressional Democrats are advancing legislation to mandate that gyms and fitness centers across the United States become more accessible for individuals with disabilities.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly weighing a proposal aimed at supporting illegal immigrants and their families in anticipation of former President Donald Trump’s potential mass deportation policies should he take office again.

The State Department announced that it closed its Global Engagement Center, which has been accused of censorship.

President Joe Biden signed a bill officially making the bald eagle the U.S. national bird.

President-elect Donald Trump declared he would "vigorously pursue" the death penalty in January. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department...

President Joe Biden vetoed a bill that would have added 66 new judges to federal courts. The bill previously received bipartisan support.

Senate Democrats in Washington are advocating for new taxes to address a looming $16 billion budget shortfall, as revealed in a leaked email sent by Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle). The email, sent shortly after Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement of the shortfall, outlines additional taxes beyond those proposed by Inslee, which include a new wealth tax, a temporary 20% business surcharge, and an increase in business and occupation (B&O) tax rates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates.

Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) told CNN that the Democratic Party has become "toxic."