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Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she now has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow voting majority in the Senate.

Hakeem Jeffries Chosen as New House Dem Leader

House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress at a pivotal time as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year.

Congress Prepares to Take Up Bill Preventing Rail Strike

Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike, reluctantly intervening in a labor dispute to stop what would surely be a devastating blow to the nation’s economy if the transportation of fuel, food and other critical goods were disrupted.

Mexican Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant In Death Of Shanquella Robinson

The prosecutor's office in Baja California Sur says an arrest warrant has been issued in the death of Charlotte native Shanquella Robinson, 25.Β  Robinson died October 28 while vacationing in Cabo, Mexico with a group of her friends.Β  Her death has been ruled femicide by Mexican authorities.

Colorado Gay Club Shooting Suspect To Be At Court Hearing

The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is scheduled to make their first court appearance Wednesday from jail after being released from the hospital a day earlier.

Republicans Win Control of House

Republicans are poised to take control of the House of Representatives in January, as current Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to make an announcement about her future.

Missile Hits Polish Town Near Ukrainian Border

NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday that a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed two people did not appear to be intentional and was probably launched by air defenses in neighboring Ukraine. Russia had been bombarding Ukraine at the time in an attack that savaged its power grid.

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