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Biden calls on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act

In his State of the Union address Thursday night, President Biden slammed the growing number of bills that would make it harder to vote. “A transformative moment in our nation’s history occurred 59 years ago today in Selma, Alabama,” Biden said. “Hundreds of foot soldiers seeking justice marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, named after […]

Sen. John Barrasso to Run for Whip, Passing on Bid to Replace McConnell

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) plans to run for the Republican Senate seat, a step up from his current position as conference president. “I now have time to reflect on how I can best serve the Republican Conference and our country,” Barrasso said in a statement Tuesday. “After much consideration, I will seek the support of […]

John Barrasso forgoes bid for GOP leader to run for No. 2 spot

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has decided not to run to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and will instead run for the No. 2 Senate Republican seat. A source told The Hill. Barrasso was seen as a likely candidate to run for the top spot in the conference, along with Sens. John Thune (R-Texas) […]

Sen. John Thune launches bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader

Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) announced Monday that he will run to replace retiring Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the top Republican in the Senate. Senate Minority Whip Thune is currently McConnell’s second-in-command, technically second in command to that role, but could face stiff competition from other Republicans for the coveted post. expensive. […]