Lexie Schapitl
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Biden is backing an Indigenous lacrosse team to compete in the 2028 Olympics
Lacrosse will be an Olympic sport in 2028. President Biden says he supports efforts by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to field its own team.
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Biden says Congress must approve Ukraine aid this month: 'We can't let Putin win'
The White House has warned it would run out of money for weapons and aid by the end of the month to support Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
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What to know about abortion and the 2024 election
It's been a major factor driving voters to the polls post-Dobbs, and one of the thorniest issues facing the GOP presidential primary field. Here's a dive into what to know ahead of the 2024 election.
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Climate change isn't a top motivator in elections. But it could impact key races
As we head into caucus season, NPR is diving into some of the biggest issues at play in the 2024 election. Today, we take a look at climate policy.
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Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House
House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be the next speaker. He will take office with just over three weeks before government funding expires on Nov. 17.
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House Republicans look for a way out of Speaker debacle
Ohio Republican Jim Jordan plans to continue running for speaker, perhaps until January, leaving House Republicans considering a plan to empower a temporary Speaker.
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Jordan struggles to get votes for gavel, some Republicans float temporary speaker
The House of Representatives remains paralyzed as House Republicans continue to be sharply divided about a path forward to elect the next speaker. Rep. Jordan's nomination goes to a second vote.
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After two weeks of chaos, House to vote on Jim Jordan for speaker of the House
The House is set to vote this afternoon on the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be speaker of the House.
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Scalise drops out of race for speaker of the House, leaving Congress in limbo
Rep. Steve Scalise became the Republican nominee in a secret-ballot election but failed to secure enough votes to succeed on the House floor.
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Race for Speaker of the House slides into uncertainty, again
Less than a day after a majority of House Republicans selected Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., as the Speaker Designate, his support appeared to erode.