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A record number of women are headed to Congress in January, a significant accomplishment on the path toward gender parity. In light of this landmark achievement, Bustle spoke to women in Congress about the sexism they faced when they were first elected to office at both local and federal levels, as well as about what they've seen change over the years since.

Defense Secretary James Mattis gave President Trump his notice on Thursday — a move that has given lawmakers across both sides of the aisle some cause for concern. In a signed resignation letter, which was released by the Pentagon, Mattis said he would remain in the role through Feb. 28, closing out a 2-year working relationship with Trump.

Columbus State Community College has been awarded a $3.1 million U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration grant to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged central Ohio high school students entering healthcare-related professions.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and a small group of Democratic members seeking to oust her are on the cusp of an agreement that would help deliver the longtime Democratic leader the votes to become speaker again.

Beatty, COTA, and The Ohio State University presented Ohio's 14th Annual Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks.

The 116th Congress, which will be sworn in next month with a Democratic majority, includes a record 55 CBC members, including two in top leadership positions and five who will chair full House committees. The CBC has 48 members in the current Congress, all but one of them Democrats, making it the largest legislative caucus.

The death of former President George H.W. Bush prompted fond memories and profound sympathies from Ohio lawmakers and others.

Nancy Pelosi is officially the nominee to be Speaker of the House and Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty played a direct role in supporting her.