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McConnell says Republicans will block effort to replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel
The top Senate Republican said GOP Senators are opposed to Democrats' effort to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who is recovering from shingles.
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House Speaker McCarthy outlines plan to lift the nation's credit limit for a year
Kevin McCarthy unveiled his demands to negotiate with President Biden but so far talks have stalled. If Congress fails to raise the debt limit, the economic consequences could be dire.
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President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed
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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What a House GOP messaging bill could spell for 2024 culture war campaign
Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.
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Personal information of members of Congress exposed in health data breach
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are working together to determine how the personal information was compromised.
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Biden and House Democrats chart a 2024 course based on their legislative track record
Democrats are strategizing on how to win back the House next year and are undertaking a publicity blitz to remind voters of their records.
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Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
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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Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments
Multiple GOP lawmakers tell NPR that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos has voluntarily recused himself from serving on committees temporarily.
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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments
Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.
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McConnell says McCarthy should take the lead on negotiating the debt ceiling standoff
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has placed the onus on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to negotiate a debt ceiling solution with the White House.