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Lawmakers have a lot on their agenda as Congress returns from a 2-week recess

Monday, April 17, 2023

House Republicans are drafting legislation to avoid a default on the nation's credit limit. Senators face a possible vote on temporarily replacing ailing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on a judiciary panel.

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California Sen. Dianne Feinstein faces pressure to resign amid health absence

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is seeking a temporary replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee as she handles a health issue. That process could be politically messy.

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Feinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign

Thursday, April 13, 2023

The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16.

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Democrats and Republicans respond to Trump's indictment in a hush-money scheme

Friday, March 31, 2023

People on both sides of the aisle react to word that ex-President Trump is expected to be arraigned on charges after a grand jury indicted him in a probe into hush money paid to Stormy Daniels.

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As debt ceiling talks stall, Speaker McCarthy says GOP may move its own bill

Thursday, March 30, 2023

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy continue to spar over the next steps in negotiations on the debt ceiling. The country faces a historic default if no deal is reached before the summer deadline.

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President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.

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New York DA investigating Trump calls GOP requests 'unprecedented' and 'unlawful'

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.

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How are Republicans reacting to Trump's claims that he'll be arrested?

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

GOP lawmakers generally are defending former President Donald Trump, who said he was going to be arrested Tuesday. Republicans claim a probe by the Manhattan DA's office is politically motivated.

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House Republicans wanted to focus on their agenda. Trump dominates the conversation

Monday, March 20, 2023

House Republicans are meeting this week to discuss their plans at they hold the majority in the House. They find themselves defending former President Donald Trump.

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House GOP demands testimony and documents from New York prosecutor investigating Trump

Monday, March 20, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other top Republicans argue DA Alvin Bragg's probe is politically motivated and won't stand up in court. Donald Trump loomed over a Republican retreat in Florida.

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An injured Marine gives searing testimony on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

The Marine sergeant, who survived a terrorist bombing on the Abbey gate at the Kabul airport in 2021, recounted chaos and atrocities he witnessed. Veterans urged Congress to help those left behind.

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Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.

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Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.

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Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S.

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Senators downplay threats from unidentified objects, but call for more information

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Many Democrats defended the Biden administration's cautious approach. But lawmakers of both parties urged the president to address the nation.

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Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

During his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.

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The politics and economics of a potentially costly showdown over the debt ceiling

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

With the potential of a default looming, Washington looks for answers on how to solve the debt ceiling impasse.

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Before the House can vote on bills, it must OK rules for how the chamber operates

Monday, January 09, 2023

Now that the House has finally selected a speaker, Republicans are ready to push their agenda. Among their top priorities are cuts to IRS funding.

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Day 4 of the House trying to to elect a speaker: The dynamic has shifted

Friday, January 06, 2023

For the fourth day in a row the House of Representatives tried to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy picked up support from some of the group of 20 Republicans who had been voting against him.

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House Republicans try to elect a new speaker for a third straight day

Thursday, January 05, 2023

In another day of voting, California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy is trying once again to net the majority of votes cast for speaker of the House.

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