Capitol Report (Dec. 8): Arkansas City Elects 18-Year-Old Mayor; Same-Sex Marriage Codified, Concerns Over Religious Liberty

Steve Lance
By Steve Lance
December 8, 2022Capitol Report
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A rural city in Arkansas just elected one of the youngest mayors in the United States. An 18-year-old will become the city’s mayor in January. Jaylen Smith promises to bring new business to the small city and improve public safety.

Landmark legislation codifying same-sex marriage passes the House, and now it’s off to the White House. Concerns linger over protections for religious liberty.

President Joe Biden hailed the release of American basketball player Brittney Griner. But controversies arise as some Republicans question the deal made with Russia.

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But when will we know the results?

Texas congressional Republicans on Capitol Hill are unveiling a plan to make the southern border secure. One of them—Congressman Brian Babin, the co-chair of the House Border Security Caucus—joins us to discuss the plan.

Washington, D.C.’s attorney general is suing Amazon on behalf of its delivery drivers about an old case from 2016.


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