The News Roundup For December 9, 2022
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock won reelection to Congress this week, defeating Republican rival and former football star Herschel Walker in a run-off. The House passed legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage this week. It doesn't legalize same-sex marriage in all states, but does require a state to recognize a marriage from another state.Meanwhile, Russia released WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Victor Bout. And the German government arrested dozens, including a former judge, connected to a far-right group that were plotting to overthrow the German government. We cover all this and more during the News Roundup.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.