Deirdre Walsh
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Politics
House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal
More than half of House Democrats back articles of impeachment and are pressing leaders to reconvene next week to vote on them. Leaders warn if the president isn't removed they will proceed.
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Politics
Georgia Senate Runoffs To Determine Which Party Controls Chamber
Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff both need to defeat GOP Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, respectively, for Democrats to win control of the Senate. With one win, the GOP keeps the gavel.
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Politics
House Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate
The legislation extending aid to unemployed, providing money for vaccine distribution and a round of $600 stimulus checks was attached to an annual government funding bill that tacked on other items.
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Health
COVID-19 Relief Deal Stalled As Congress Nears Shutdown Deadline
As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.
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Politics
House Approves Decriminalizing Marijuana; Bill To Stall In Senate
The legislation removes cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances and expunges low-level convictions and arrests. But the GOP Senate is not expected to take up the bill.
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Politics
Democrats' Hopes For Senate Majority Fade As GOP Beats Back Challenges
Republicans win tough contests in South Carolina, Iowa, Texas and Montana. Democrats flip seats in Colorado and Arizona, but their path to a majority is uphill.
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Politics
Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways
The final debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump tried to focus on alleged corruption, but the pandemic remains 2020's central issue.
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Law & Courts
How The Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings For Amy Coney Barrett Will Work
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham kicks off four days of hearings on Monday. The panel is expected to vote on Oct. 22, which will be followed by a floor vote by the end of the month.
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Politics
4 Takeaways From The Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate
Wednesday's debate, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions and defended Biden's and Trump's records, but it was the fly that created buzz.
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Politics
Trump On Defensive Over White Supremacist Group After Debate Comments
President Trump attempted to walk back his comments about the Proud Boys, a right-wing group he declined to disavow in Tuesday night's presidential debate. Some GOP lawmakers urged him to clarify.