Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong commemoration by Jimmy Carter in 1980

March 2, 2023 - 6:00am EST
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The first national Women's History Week occurred in 1980. Seven years later, Congress passed a law designating March as Women's History Month.

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GOP presidential hopefuls are hitting early states for a chance to connect with voters. In Iowa, a former president, a current governor and a sitting senator might all be greeting the same people.

May 29 - 8:04pm EDT

President Biden marked the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day with remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

May 29 - 5:11pm EDT

The former U.S. congresswoman (R-Wyo.) and House leader told graduates of her alma mater that America cannot remain a free nation if the truth is abandoned.

May 29 - 4:21pm EDT

The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?

May 29 - 7:19am EDT

House GOP leaders released the outcome of the deal, a 99-page bill, entitled the Fiscal Responsibility Act, giving House members 72 hours to review the proposal before a planned vote Wednesday.

May 29 - 5:09am EDT

Texas AG Ken Paxton has been suspended from office. He's awaiting a trial in the state Senate after the state House voted to impeach him over allegations of bribery and other misconduct.

May 28 - 6:19pm EDT

President Joe Biden has reached a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling. Now, it's up to the Senate and House to approve the deal.

May 28 - 8:43am EDT

A deal between White House and House Republican negotiators to raise the nation's borrowing limit still must pass Congress.

May 28 - 8:06am EDT

The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.