Maya Rhodan

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Immigration Groups Push Congress to Protect Dreamers

Immigration advocacy groups are pressuring Congress to protect immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children before the year ends.As legislative days slowly run out before the winter break, immigrant rights and progressive groups...

By Maya Rhodan

42 Lawmakers Want Hearings on Sexual Harassment in National Security

"If Congress does nothing, we send a dangerous message"

By Maya Rhodan

President Trump Argues That He Does Not Watch Much Television

He pushed back on a report that he's always in front of the tube

By Maya Rhodan

Congress Reached a Tipping Point on Sexual Harassment This Week

The national conversation on sexual harassment and assault reached a tipping point on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers began facing serious consequences for their alleged behavior.The week was bookended by revelations and resignations. Republican...

By Maya Rhodan

Here's Why There's So Little Information on Sexual Harassment in Congress

The process is "confidential," the head of the Office of Compliance testified on Thursday

By Maya Rhodan

Al Franken Just Resigned Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations. Here's What Happens Now

"In the coming weeks, I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate"

By Maya Rhodan

Franken Expected to Resign After Democrats Turn

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said he expects Sen. Al Franken to resign on Thursday as at least 23 of the Minnesota Democrat’s colleagues called for him to step down. The calls came as...

By Maya Rhodan

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Shares 'Me Too' Moment

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said Tuesday that she had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace at some point in her career, but said women cannot let those experiences define them.“I think that’s a dirty...

By Maya Rhodan

Conyers Will Retire Amid Harassment Allegations

Rep. John Conyers said Tuesday that he is retiring from the U.S. Congress amid allegations that he sexually harassed former members of his staff.In an appearance on a Detroit radio show, Conyers expressed gratitude for...

By Maya Rhodan

Here's What Is — and Isn't — in the Travel Ban the Supreme Court Just Upheld

Travel ban 3.0 can now be enforced while the federal appeals courts hear arguments over its legality

By Maya Rhodan

Congressman Says He Will Pay Back $84,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement

But he's not admitting wrongdoing

By Maya Rhodan

Republican Senator Says Comments About 'Booze or Women' Were Misunderstood

"Whether it's on booze or women or movies"

By Maya Rhodan

The Alabama Special Election Race Will Be Over Soon. Here's What to Know

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2017 Alabama special election Senate race between Roy Moore and Doug Jones

By Maya Rhodan

Congress Used $84,000 of Taxpayer Money to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim

Taxpayer money was used to pay a $84,000 settlement in a sexual harassment claim that was levied against an unnamed House member’s office, according to information that was released by a House panel on Friday.Politico...

By Maya Rhodan

Who Is Michael Flynn? The Former Top Trump Aide Just Pleaded Guilty to Lying to the FBI

Here's what you need to know

By Maya Rhodan

Rep. Jackie Speier Calls for 'Zero Tolerance' for Harassment in Congress

"We say we have zero tolerance for that, but what does zero tolerance mean?"

By Maya Rhodan

Women in National Security Sign Letter on Harassment

The letter calls for stronger sexual harassment reporting,

By Maya Rhodan

Black Friday Gun Shoppers Set a Single-Day Record

The FBI reportedly fielded some 200,000 background checks on Black Friday 2017

By Maya Rhodan

Democrats Borrow From GOP Playbook on Sexual Misconduct Response

Democrats have criticized the Republican response to allegations of sexual misconduct by Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, but faced with their own scandals, they’ve resorted to a similar playbook.Like Republicans, some Democrats have said they...

By Maya Rhodan

Does Sexual Harassment Training Work? Here's What the Research Shows

The growing list of people coming forward to accuse powerful men of sexual harassment — from Hollywood and executive suites to government offices and the newsroom — raises questions about what, if anything, can be...

By Maya Rhodan
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