Susan Davis

congressional correspondent for USA Today

Susan Davis appears in the following:

The Latest On House Vote On Impeachment

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The House of Representatives met on Wednesday to debate and vote on an article of impeachment against President Trump over inciting supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol last week.

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House To Vote On 2 Measures Designed To Remove Trump From Office

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Democratic lawmakers want President Trump gone from office as soon as possible, but they may not have the time, or the support, to oust him before the inauguration.

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House Democrats Move Ahead With Trump Impeachment Plans

Sunday, January 10, 2021

In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump, House Democrats are planning to vote to impeach Trump this week.

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Trump Faces Backlash From Within His Administration, Lawmakers

Friday, January 08, 2021

Trump condemned the attack on Congress, but did not comment on his own role in inciting his supporters. Calls are growing on Capitol Hill to remove him from office by invoking the 25th Amendment.

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Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers

Thursday, January 07, 2021

Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit.

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Lawmakers Call For Trump's Removal From Office After Riot At U.S. Capitol

Thursday, January 07, 2021

There are increasing calls on Capitol Hill to respond to President Trump's actions in inciting insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Some are calling on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

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Latest From The Congressional Meeting To Certify Electoral College Votes

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Congress reconvened to finish the tally of the Electoral College votes after pro-Trump extremists were cleared from the U.S. Capitol grounds, following their violent insurrection on Wednesday.

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How Democrats Plan To Counter GOP Objections To Electoral Counts

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Some Republican lawmakers are backing up President Trump's false claims about election fraud, but Democrats have the election results, the Constitution and House Rules all on their side.

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In A Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote

Monday, January 04, 2021

Trump urged Georgia's secretary of state to overturn the election in the state, according to a call obtained by Georgia Public Broadcasting. Democrats condemned the efforts to manipulate the results.

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Is There A Way To Make Congress Work Better?

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

A bipartisan group of lawmakers spent two years examining how to make Congress work better. A Democrat and a Republican who led the effort discuss their findings and views on the new Congress.

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A Tale Of Bipartisanship In Congress — No, Seriously

Saturday, December 26, 2020

A bipartisan committee made 97 recommendations on how to modernize the way Congress works and improve relationships between Democrats and Republicans.

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Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Is It Enough?

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The measure affects millions of Americans. Among other things, it extends additional unemployment benefits of $300 a week through early Spring. Many economists believe additional aid will be needed.

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Congress Reaches Pandemic Relief Deal

Monday, December 21, 2020

Congress has reached a deal on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, which includes direct payments, money for small businesses, resources for vaccine distribution and more.

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Delays Continue In Talks For New Coronavirus Aid Package

Saturday, December 19, 2020

A new congressional delay means Americans will have to keep waiting for additional pandemic relief from Washington.

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Democrats Want To Bring Earmarks Back As Way To Break Gridlock In Congress

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Top House Democrats want to revive the spending practice that allows members to request money for specific projects. It has been effectively banned since 2011.

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Group Of Moderate Lawmakers Proposes Bipartisan Pandemic Relief Bill

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

A bipartisan group of centrist Senate and House lawmakers unveiled a $908 billion pandemic relief proposal in an attempt to break the months-long impasse over the issue on Capitol Hill.

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Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

A loosely assembled group of House and Senate lawmakers released a legislative framework they hope can break the months-long impasse between party leaders and the White House on pandemic relief.

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How The GOP Defied Expectations Down The Ballot

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better-than-anticipated 2020 election. They picked up at least eight seats and narrowed the House Democrats' majority.

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How The GOP Defied Expectations Down The Ballot

Monday, November 16, 2020

President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better than anticipated 2020 election. Republican strategists and candidates explain how they did it, and why the suburbs are not lost for the party.

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McConnell, Schumer Reelected To Lead Their Parties In The Senate

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will continue in their leadership roles in the next Congress. But control of the chamber won't be decided until January.

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