Wednesday's politics & policy stories


House votes to ban imports from Xinjiang over forced labor concerns

N.C. court delays spring primaries due to gerrymandering lawsuits

Mark Meadows sues Pelosi, Jan. 6 committee

Dec 8, 2021 - Technology

The four key moments from Instagram's Hill hearing

12 major U.S. cities set homicide records this year

Crypto makes its case to Congress

Canada bans LGBTQ conversion therapy

Dec 8, 2021 - Health

Nearly all U.S. cases of Omicron are mild, CDC director says

Allergan to pay New York $200 million in opioid settlement

Nancy Pelosi say she will "never forgive" Trump for insurrection

Trump-backed Perdue says he wouldn’t have certified Georgia 2020 results

California’s abortion providers intro plan to expand care, funds if Roe goes

Beijing Olympics: These countries have announced diplomatic boycotts

Dec 8, 2021 - Energy & Climate

Biden directs federal government to become carbon neutral by 2050

Updated Dec 8, 2021 - Technology

Instagram's boss faces Congress' questions on harm to teens

Jan. 6 committee to start contempt proceedings against Meadows

Banks celebrate

Biden unveils "Building a Better America" branding

Updated Dec 8, 2021 - World

Australia joins U.S. in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Progressives to file resolution to strip Boebert's committee seats

Roger Stone won't cooperate with Jan. 6 panel

Dec 7, 2021 - World

Chile set to legalize same-sex marriage

Updated Dec 7, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Congressional leaders clinch support for crucial defense bill, debt limit votes

House passes annual defense bill

Updated Dec 7, 2021 - Politics & Policy

House approves one-time, fast track process to raise debt limit

Senate confirms Chris Magnus to lead Customs and Border Protection

Statue of KKK leader removed from side of Tennessee highway

Women politicians are under siege

New report hits DOJ over lack of police shooting data

Young Dems more likely to despise the other party

World opposition leaders to speak at “Summit for Democracy”