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House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight
The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.
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The Senate steps closer to passing major spending deal ahead of its deadline
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that the Senate will proceed to final passage on a $1.7 trillion government funding bill on Thursday morning.
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President Biden calls for a big shakeup in Democrats' presidential nominating calendar
Biden has proposed elevating South Carolina to the first spot, moving the swing states of Georgia and Michigan up to the early slate, and putting Iowa back in the pack.
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Naomi Biden joins a unique club: brides who say 'I do' at the White House
President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will have a White House wedding on Saturday, Nov. 19. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings.
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Democrats retain control of the Senate after holding Nevada seat
The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.
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Why Americans living abroad are a voting bloc with untapped political potential
At least 3 million Americans of voting age live abroad. It's a group that could wield substantial political power, if fully activated.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked by an intruder at home
An intruder broke into the couple's San Francisco home early on Friday and attacked Paul Pelosi, who is now recovering at hospital. The speaker was not at home during the assault.
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Progressive Democrats withdraw letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia
After pushback, the Congressional Progressive Caucus walked back a letter to the White House pressing for more direct negotiations with Ukraine.
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Trump hotels charged his Secret Service protectors 'exorbitant' rates
New documents indicate Trump-owned properties repeatedly charged the Secret Service rates far higher than government rates, as high as $1,185 per room per night.
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The Jan. 6 Committee has voted to subpoena Trump. Here's what else happened
The House Jan. 6 committee just wrapped up what could be its final hearing about the attack on the Capitol. The panel unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump.