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House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff
The California Democrat, who gained national recognition during his participation in congressional investigations of former President Trump, is a frequent target of Republicans and Trump himself.
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Trump-era special counsel defends his report on Russia probe against Democrats' jabs
Former special counsel John Durham issued a report last month accusing the FBI of negligence in its Trump-Russia investigation.
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Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work
After unsealing the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Smith said the indictment was an important step for keeping the United States safe and protecting democracy. See his full remarks.
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Angry over debt deal, conservative House Republicans tank a McCarthy-backed vote
Members of the House Freedom Caucus bucked leadership in a procedural vote on Tuesday, which they say is a way to show their displeasure with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare
As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.
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House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline looms
The House overwhelmingly approved the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Wednesday evening on a 314-117 vote. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it will need 60 votes before it would go to Biden.
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House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker
Lawmakers are working against the clock to avert an unprecedented debt default. The Treasury Department has said the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 5.
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Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal
McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of his own conference and a potential threat that could oust him as speaker. He says his job is secure.
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Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand
After another round of staff-level talks, House Republicans insist there's a gulf between them and the White House on key areas on how to resolve the looming debt ceiling deadline.
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Biden and McCarthy set to meet again Monday for debt ceiling talks
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters he had a "productive" phone call with President Biden as he travels back to Washington. Negotiators for the pair will resume talks Sunday evening.