Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: The impeachment inquiry could soon move out of the House and into the Senate.
Washington Roundup: Impeachment Aside, Congress Is Plenty Busy
With only two working weeks before Christmas break, there are several initiatives to vote on in Congress.
Washington Roundup: Impeachment Aside, Congress Is Plenty Busy
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Posted: 9:30 p.m. EST Dec 9, 2019
Children will no longer be able to marry in Michigan
Michigan had a law that allowed children under age 16 to marry if given parental and judicial consent.
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Over 140,000 migrants apprehended at the US-Mexico border this month
More people are crossing due to impatient asylum seekers and profit-seeking cartels spreading disinformation.
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US military deployed to border to assist with influx of migrants
The border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, declared a state of emergency Wednesday after nearly 6,000 migrants crossed through from Mexico.
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Children will no longer be able to marry in Michigan
Michigan had a law that allowed children under age 16 to marry if given parental and judicial consent.
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UAW expands strike to 38 plants across 20 states
Parts distribution centers for General Motors and Stellantis are joining the workers strike Friday at noon ET.
Former federal employee charged with espionage
Prosecutors said Abraham Teklu Lemma provided Ethiopia with top-secret information while he was working for the U.S. State Department.
