Deirdre Walsh
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New York Democrat Tom Suozzi will succeed ex-GOP Rep. George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the race to succeed former Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year. Suozzi will serve out the remainder of Santos' term.
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Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos
Border politics have dominated the special election to replace expelled former Rep. George Santos in a critical swing district in New York.
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With border deal derailed by GOP opposition, Democrats move to pass Ukraine aid
After four months of bipartisan talks on border security Senate Republicans backed off backing changes to the Biden administration's policies they demanded. Democrats moved to pass aid for allies.
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House fails to pass articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Republicans failed to advance impeachment articles for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas but left open the possibility of revisiting the vote at a later date.
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Congress devolves into chaos over border and national security funding
After months of bickering Congress remains completely unable to agree on any legislation on border security or aid to Israel and Ukraine — all priorities that majority of lawmakers agree are needed.
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Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House
Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.
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The southern border has become a key issue in Washington and the presidential race
The focus on immigration in Washington and in the 2024 presidential race is driving a bipartisan negotiation and a House GOP push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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House GOP prepares to impeach Homeland Security chief over handling of U.S. border
Republicans on the Committee are expected to approve the articles along party lines on Tuesday, setting up a vote on the full House floor as early as this week.
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In bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas, House GOP releases impeachment articles
The House Committee on Homeland Security has released a draft of two articles of impeachment against the Homeland Security secretary. It comes at a time of heightened tension over immigration policy.
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Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks
The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and aplies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.