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The House passed a bill that would allow Puerto Ricans to decide their future governing status, a long-sought goal on the island territory.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida's closely watched gubernatorial primary.

In a story published May 19, 2022, The Associated Press reported that a group of Democratic congress members on Thursday proposed a binding plebiscite to decide whether Puerto Rico should become a state or gain some sort of independence.

President Joe Biden has signaled he might forgive some student loan debt and further extend the federal moratorium on repayments.

Calls from constituents supporting the industry have grabbed lawmakers' attention as Congress debates the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.

Starting Thursday, an estimated 40,000 Florida families will begin receiving $250 to $300 payments as part of the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit program.

Democrats have historically struggled to appeal to Cuban American voters amid fears of socialism.

Members of Congress from states hit hardest by planned Postal Service delivery slow downs say the agency should restore service and look elsewhere for cost savings.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has taken a formal step toward sending a bill to President Joe Biden that designates the site of the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in American history as a national memorial.

The decades-long debate surrounding D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam statehood has been reignited. What's the best option?

Its supporters argue that the federal government doesn't treat Puerto Rican citizens equally, something statehood would help rectify. A spokesperson for Ocasio-Cortez told CBS News the congresswoman does not back the statehood bill and continues to support a "process of self-determination for Puerto Rico." In November, Puerto Rico residents voted 52 to 48% in favor of immediate statehood on a ballot referendum. But the congressional passage of Puerto Rico statehood is far from guaranteed. "This is an issue of the rights of American citizens living in Puerto Rico that need to be heard."