Senate Nears Breakthrough on Hate Crimes Bill

“Senators are closing in on an agreement to pass legislation to stem the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans,” Politico reports.

“Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that the chamber would take up the bill this week and that two bipartisan amendments would be added. Senate sources said that a broader substitute amendment is on track with the hopes of passing the measure by the end of the week.”