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Annie Karni
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Senator Mitch McConnell Says He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2026
The former Senate Republican leader had been widely expected to retire at the end of his term. He made it official on his 83rd birthday,…
Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill Passes Crucial Senate Test
Democrats made the same-sex marriage bill one of their first major agenda items in the postelection session, moving quickly to enact it while their party…
Pitching G.O.P. on Gay Marriage Bill, Baldwin Leaves Nothing to Chance
The third-term Democrat was the first openly gay woman elected to Congress. Now she is leading the effort to rally Republican support for legislation that…
Democrats Schedule Votes on Abortion Access, but Lack a Legislative Path
Under pressure to act, Democrats have scheduled votes on bills to preserve abortion access. But with Republicans and at least one Democrat opposed, they lack…
Bill to Guarantee Abortion Rights Fails in Senate
Republicans used a filibuster to thwart the bill, but Democrats hoped the high-profile failure of their legislation would help them at the polls in November.
Democrats Plan a Bid to Codify Roe, but Lack the Votes to Succeed
In announcing a Wednesday vote on doomed legislation to enshrine abortion rights into federal law, the top Senate Democrat teed up a political fight for…
Clyburn Pushes Childs for Supreme Court, Testing Sway With Biden
The highest-ranking Black member of Congress is credited with helping resurrect the president’s 2020 campaign at a critical point. Now he is calling in a…