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White House preparing for government shutdown, disruption of federal services
The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services.
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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife charged with bribery
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of accepting cash, gold, and a luxury car items to help protect a businessman from prosecution, an indictment says.
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McCarthy juggles a government shutdown and a Biden impeachment inquiry as the House returns for fall
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week.
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A Look at the Financial Health of the 2024 Presidential Candidates
While the frontrunners show off their second quarter hauls, lesser known candidates are getting creative in order to meet fundraising requirements for the first Republican debate next month. NBCs Alice Barr reports.
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5 things to know about Marianne Williamson
Self-help guru Marianne Williamson has pledged to tackle food insecurity and climate change. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Request to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary Panel
Republicans blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday.
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Senate Dems Consider Ending Judicial Nomination Veto System After GOP Adopted Tactic Under Trump
After Republicans broke with Senate tradition to confirm 17 court nominees despite a “blue slip” from Democratic senators representing the home state tied to the judge, Democrats are being urged to do the same.
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Brooklyn GOP Lawmaker Won't Yet Be Expelled Despite NY Residency Concerns
Democrats in control of New York’s Assembly said Friday they would not expel a new Republican lawmaker “at this time,” despite their questions over whether he met residency requirements.
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Who Is Byron Donalds? Florida Republican Emerges as Alternative for House Speaker
As Republicans struggled for a second day to elect a House speaker, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as the choice of conservative holdouts who are refusing to support Kevin McCarthy’s bid.
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GOP's McCarthy Rejected for House Speaker — Again and Again
House Republicans plowed through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing leader Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker. A Wednesday night session was initially planned, but they instead gave up amid a shouting, crowded vote to adjourn. After lengthy closed-door meetings with conservative holdouts, McCarthy said more voting would not...
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McCarthy Seizes House Speakership After Grueling Voting Process
After four contentious days of voting, negotiations and Republican infighting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was voted in as House speaker early Saturday morning.
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McCarthy's Fight With GOP's Right Flank Stalls Speaker Bid
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has fallen far short in voting to become House speaker.
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Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent. What That Means for Democrats in the Senate
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s left the Democrat Party and registered as an independent. Here’s what that means for the the balance of power in the Senate.
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Hakeem Jeffries Elected to Replace Nancy Pelosi, Becoming the First Black Lawmaker to Lead a Major Party
The 52-year-old New Yorker has vowed to “get things done,” even after Republicans won control of the chamber.
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Watch: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Midterm Elections: “This Election Is a Victory”
The Democrats retained control of the Senate after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican Adam Laxalt in Nevada.
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Biden Pledges to Focus on Bipartisanship After Democrats Defy Expectations in Midterms
President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday to celebrate the Democrats’ strong performance in the 2022 midterm elections, pledging to continue to reach across the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation.
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These Are the Things Democrats Could Do With Congressional Gains in the Midterms
Here’s a look at what the House and Senate could do next year if Democrats defy polls and do well in the midterm elections.
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These Are the Things Republicans Might Do With Congressional Wins in the Midterms
Control of Congress is up for grabs in the midterm elections. Here’s what Republicans might do with a win.
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Americans Believe Democratic Party Just as Extreme as Republican Party, New Poll Finds
About half of all Americans believe both major political parties are in need of more moderate candidates, and they are just as likely to view the Democratic party as extreme as they are the Republican party, according to a new survey.