Deirdre Walsh
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10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details
The bipartisan proposal would cost $1.2 trillion and include no tax hikes. But the senators themselves didn't release any details and party leaders have been mostly silent on the development.
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Top House Republican Opposes Bipartisan Commission To Probe Capitol Riot
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who directed the ranking Republican on Homeland Security Committee to negotiate structure of commission, now says he will vote against the deal.
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At Biden's 100-Day Mark, Republicans Attempt To Paint His Policies As Far Left
GOP lawmakers say Biden campaigned as a moderate who vowed to reach across the aisle. But during his first 100 days in office they say he prioritized a progressive agenda over a bipartisan one.
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House Ethics Committee Investigating Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz
The investigation follows a series of allegations against the Florida congressman, including illegal drug use and sexual misconduct.
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Biden Expected To Outline Executive Actions On Gun Safety
President Biden's actions, which he is set to discuss on Thursday, come after a spate of mass shootings in recent weeks.
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Here's What You Need To Know About The Senate Impeachment Trial
The Senate trial begins Tuesday on one article the House approved, charging former President Trump with incitement of insurrection for the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Most senators want a short trial.
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Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted
The president told House Democrats he wouldn't back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the coronavirus aid package, but suggests checks could be more targeted, an idea Republicans pushed.
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17 House GOP Freshmen Write To Biden About Working Together
The group includes several lawmakers who backed challenges to the electoral votes, as well as those who voted last week to impeach President Trump.
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Senate Begins Biden Cabinet Confirmation Hearings As Impeachment Trial Looms
The Senate returns for the first time since the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Five committees will question nominees to lead Defense, State, Homeland Security, Treasury and the top Intelligence post.
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Pelosi Taps Honoré, Retired Military Leader, To Lead Capitol Security Review
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that Russel Honoré, who commanded troops during Hurricane Katrina, would conduct a security review of the Capitol complex after last week's riot.