President Joe Biden has urged Congress to expeditiously send the Respect for Marriage Act to his desk where it will become law
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) also announced he will step down from leadership to pave the way for "a new generation of leaders"
Chantale Wong says Biden administration continues 'to press our position'
Blade spoke with Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen on Oct. 24
WNBA star convicted of smuggling drugs into country
WNBA star remains in Russian jail after drug smuggling conviction
President stressed 'fundamental freedoms' at risk around the world
Gathering took place on eve of U.N. General Assembly
WNBA star last month sentenced to nine years in Russian penal colony
Reports indicate meeting to take place Friday
