Lexie Schapitl
Stories
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Chris Christie will seek to be alternative to Trump in expected presidential campaign
Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will announce a presidential run at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. on Tuesday, according to a source close to the former governor.
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House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker
Lawmakers are working against the clock to avert an unprecedented debt default. The Treasury Department has said the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 5.
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New York DA investigating Trump calls GOP requests 'unprecedented' and 'unlawful'
Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.
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Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures
Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.
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Senators downplay threats from unidentified objects, but call for more information
Many Democrats defended the Biden administration's cautious approach. But lawmakers of both parties urged the president to address the nation.
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House Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee
Republicans have cited the Minnesota Democrat's past controversial comments about Israel. Omar, who herself has faced anti-Muslim bigotry since taking office, called the move "purely partisan."
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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments
Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.
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House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight
The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.
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McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues
Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.
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President Biden is in Florida meeting with people hit hard by Hurricane Ian
President Biden is in Fort Myers, Fla., meeting with business owners and residents hit hard by Hurricane Ian, trying to assure them that the federal government will help them recover.