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In bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas, House GOP releases impeachment articles

Monday, January 29, 2024

The House Committee on Homeland Security has released a draft of two articles of impeachment against the Homeland Security secretary. It comes at a time of heightened tension over immigration policy.

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If the border deal gets through Senate Republicans, it could still fail in the House

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

While conservatives argue that new border policies should wait for a Republican president, some House moderates say it's time to address the crisis at the border.

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Bipartisan deal would help low-income Americans by expanding Child Tax Credit

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Top lawmakers on the Senate and House tax writing panels reached a deal on a plan that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and business credits but it's unclear whether the bill will pass.

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House GOP focuses on Mayorkas and Hunter Biden instead of spending measures

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

House Republicans prepare to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and vote to hold President Biden's son Hunter in contempt of Congress. The moves fulfill promises to their conservative base.

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What the bipartisan spending framework could mean for Speaker Mike Johnson's future

Monday, January 08, 2024

Congressional leaders have agreed to a spending framework to fund the government through September. The decision to back the a plan supported by Democrats could threaten Speaker Mike Johnson's future.

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The Capitol after Jan. 6

Saturday, January 06, 2024

The Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has left a lasting impact on everything from relationships between members of Congress to the political focus of lawmakers.

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Congress' debates over immigration and the border continue in 2024

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Republicans are beginning impeachment hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and border policy is at the heart of negotiations over foreign aid and funding for the federal government.

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A Senate deal on border security faces uncertainty from the House

Friday, December 15, 2023

As Senate negotiators work on a deal to address border security, House progressives and conservatives reject the effort for different reasons.

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House set to formalize impeachment inquiry into President Biden

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The House of Representatives is set to vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Washington for a last-ditch effort to secure U.S. aid

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Ukraine's president is making a last-ditch trip to Washington to try to convince Congress to give more weapons and aid for his fight against Russia.

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Seeking more U.S. aid, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Washington

Monday, December 11, 2023

Ukrainian President Zelensky is coming to Washington Tuesday to make a plea for Congress to approve more money to help in the country's war against Russia.

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Tuberville drops hold on all promotions except those for four-star generals

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville released his hold on more than 400 military promotions. For nine months he blocked votes to protest the Pentagon's abortion policy.

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A new push for an old idea on Capitol Hill — a commission to slash the country's debt

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

With the nation's debt at more than $33 trillion, there's a new push in Congress for a bipartisan debt commission to come up with reforms for mandatory spending and the tax system.

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Congress avoids shutdown, setting up spending pileup for early next year

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Infighting among Republicans threatens to derail plans to pass long-term spending bills next year.

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A new NPR poll shows that among Republican infighting, voters want to see compromise

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Republicans in Congress have been fighting publicly and privately and threatening their own ability to govern. A new NPR poll shows that voters want to see compromise.

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Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a GOP-led spending bill that would set two separate funding deadlines next year.

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Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Friday, November 10, 2023

Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.

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Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection

Thursday, November 09, 2023

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election. Losing him in that seat is a major blow to Democrats' efforts to retain control of the senate.

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Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024

Thursday, November 09, 2023

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection. The decision by the red-state Democrat means the party faces an uphill climb to keep its narrow Senate majority.

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Democrats zero in on Speaker Johnson in effort to flip House control

Thursday, November 09, 2023

Johnson plays key political role raising money and driving campaign strategy as speaker. Democrats say the new speaker's policies make him an issue, but his low national profile could make that hard.

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