The Respect for Marriage Act is a direct response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which protected the right to an abortion, but also served as a warning shot that other rights were at risk.

The Hawaii congressman is accused of misusing official resources for political purposes while running for governor. He was also cleared of wrongdoing related to his side job with Hawaiian Airlines.

Case says he’s hopeful he’ll be able to navigate the political split even in the minority, but he’s concerned about the anti-democratic leanings of some of his GOP colleagues.

Both bills, which received bipartisan support, are expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The newly elected Hawaii congresswoman will be in the minority party for the first time in her career.

Rep. Ed Case and Sen. Brian Schatz easily won their respective reelections, with little push back from Republicans.

The congresswoman from Wyoming is headed into the political wilderness while the former congresswoman from Hawaii is a rising star — but on the right.

The collection of documents and photos from the late congressman are available at the University of Hawaii Manoa.

The question is whether the former state senator, a Democrat, can be effective, especially as a first-term lawmaker in a House that’s expected to be in GOP control.

No details were released about the allegations the Hawaii congressman might be facing, but his proxy voting record and ties to Hawaiian Airlines have drawn scrutiny.