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  Republican Lawmakers Launch Official Demand to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ahead of Trump Inauguration

  Idaho Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage. While the non-binding measure holds no legislative power, it reflects escalating conservative rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ rights. Advocates warn the move is part of a broader effort to roll back civil rights protections.

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  Newly Elected West Virginia Lawmaker Arrested, Accused of Making 'Threats of Terrorist Acts' Against Fellow Lawmakers

  A newly elected West Virginia lawmaker was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of making "threats of terrorist acts" against his fellow lawmakers.

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  Florida Lawmaker Ordered to Attend Anger Management Class by Judge He Is Trying to Impeach

  A judge has ordered the Florida lawmaker trying to impeach him to attend anger management classes after he allegedly showed the middle finger during a virtual hearing.

• Lawmakers Introduce Bill Offering Up to $15,000 Tax Credit to First-Time Rhode Island Homebuyers

  Ready to make Rhode Island your home? Find out how the new bill could put up to $15,000 in your pocket. Dive into the details now!

• Lawmakers, Unions Advocate for Long-Term Pay Boost for Federal Wildland Firefighters Amid Wage Disparities

  Are federal wildlife firefighters compensated fairly for their dangerous work? Unions and lawmakers think not. Discover why they're fighting for long-term pay increases amid wage disparities. Continue reading

• West Virginia Lawmakers Pass Controversial Unemployment Bill in Eleventh Hour; Safety Net Frozen

  How might the new unemployment bill change life in West Virginia? Read about the shocking last-minute legislation and the state's frozen safety net.

• Lawmakers Miss Bipartisan Deal as Partial Government Shutdown Deadline Approaches Fast

  Delve into the intricate details of U.S. politics. Discover the repercussions of missing the bipartisan deal just as the March 1 deadline threatens a partial government shutdown.

• New Legislations in Georgia, State Lawmakers Make One Last Push To Pass Bills

  State lawmakers worked till late evening Tuesday, as they hurried to pass legislations affecting income taxes, treatment for opioid addiction and state strategies for some other concerns, all in Georgia.

• California Considers Fining Jurors Who Research or Share About Cases in Social Media for up to $1,500

  California lawmakers proposed a bill that could punish jurors for social media or internet use violation by a fine of up to $1,500. Under the existing law, such violations are punishable only by contempt.

• Cambodian lawmakers pass disputed trade union law

  Cambodian lawmakers have approved a proposed law setting rules for creating and running trade unions, which rights groups decried Tuesday as designed to curb workers' rights and limit their ability to stage strikes.

• Detroit Public Schools warn lawmakers over payroll failure, 47,000 students won't have schools to attend

  Detroit Public Schools and unions warned lawmakers that if DPS staff won't get paid by April 8, students will have no class to attend.

• Algeria's Parliament Approves New Constitution With Term Limits

  The Algerian Government approved the new constitution, but it has term limits. The new constitution states that the presidents are limited into two terms and they will use the language used by its Berber minority as official.

• Netanyahu sets legal actions against Arab lawmakers for visiting Palestinian families

  Benjamin Netanyahu seeks legal action to ban three Arab legislators after they had a meeting last week with the Palestinian families who had killed by Israeli forces.

• U.S. Senate Considers Stricter Screening For Syrian Refugees

  Republican lawmakers aim to pass bill requiring a stricter screening process from Syrian refugees. Democratic Leader, Harry Reid, says the bill will not be passed. White House stated that President Barack Obama promises to veto the bill if it gets to him.

• Venezuela opposition congress starts legislating but backs down in conflict with Supreme Court

  Venezuela's opposition that won December's election has started legislating, but it backed-down in a dispute with Supreme Court. The opposition said the move was a tactical retreat from the government's "intitutional ambush".

• Republican lawmakers want Mizzou to fire professor who blocked journalist

  More than 100 lawmakers in Missouri call for the firing of a Mizzou assistant professor, Melissa Click, as she was filmed calling for "muscle" to remove student journalists from protests.

• Congressman Racial Slur: Rep. Don Young Apologizes After Calling Hispanic Migrants 'Wetbacks' (Video)

  Alaskan Representative Don Young apologized Friday for referring to Hispanic migrant workers as "wetbacks" in a radio interview.