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Sen. McConnell Opposes Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Insurrection
The Kentucky Republican's about-face comes a day after he said Republicans were open to the panel, but wanted to "read the fine print."
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Lawmakers Reach Deal On Bipartisan Commission To Address Capitol Security
House lawmakers reached a deal on a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump and to recommend changes to further protect the complex.
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House Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Deal On Panel To Investigate Jan. 6 Attack
The panel would comprise 10 members, evenly split between Democratic and Republican appointees. It would have subpoena power and be required to issue a final report by Dec. 31.
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Far Fewer Young Migrants Are In Border Patrol Custody, DHS Secretary Says
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told lawmakers that unaccompanied minors are moving more quickly out of custody and into facilities run by Health and Human Services.
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At Rancorous Hearing On Jan. 6 Insurrection, Partisan Divide Takes Center Stage
Former Trump officials testified before Congress for the first time on the Jan. 6 insurrection. The proceedings were dominated by the role of former President Donald Trump and his supporters that day.
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Watchdog: Capitol Police Need To Boost Counterintelligence To Address Rising Threats
The hearing with the Capitol Police inspector general comes as the department says threats to members of Congress are up 107% over last year.
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In Rare Moment Of Bipartisan Unity, Senate Approves Asian American Hate Crimes Bill
The Senate passed new legislation to address a spike in hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against it.
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Report: Capitol Police Were Warned, 'Congress Itself Is The Target'
The watchdog review also found that some advance intelligence offered a "more alarming" warning ahead of the day's events.
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With Focus On Domestic Extremists, Lawmakers Aim To Reorient National Security Agenda
In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a growing number of lawmakers are calling for a revamp of U.S. policy to better target domestic terrorists.
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House Passes 2 Bills Aimed At Overhauling The Immigration System
The bills, which have an uncertain path in the Senate, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to earn permanent resident status and eventual citizenship.