Biden’s ERA Declaration Sparks Legal Showdown; Immigration Bill Nears Senate Approval

President Biden's bold move to declare the Equal Rights Amendment ratified sets the stage for a significant legal battle over gender equality. Meanwhile, a GOP-led immigration bill gains traction in the Senate with bipartisan support, highlighting shifting political dynamics. We also explore the potential impact of Trump pardons on January 6 rioters and Ohio's new fiscal conservative senator's plans to reshape government intervention. Join us as we delve into these pivotal stories shaping America's political landscape.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/politics/joe-biden-equal-right-amendment/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/politics/laken-riley-act-senate-key-vote/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/politics/judges-sentence-january-6-capitol-rioters/index.html
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/next-ohio-senator-fiscal-conservative-aims-get-government-out-peoples-lives

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions
(00:03:59) GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
(00:07:53) Judges sentence January 6 Capitol rioters, fully aware a Trump pardon could spare them
(00:11:06) Next Ohio senator, a 'fiscal conservative,' aims to 'get government out of people's lives'