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Trump To Declare National Emergency As Well As Sign Spending Bill, White House Says
Posted on · Congressional leaders are prepared to vote Thursday on a $333 billion bipartisan spending package.
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House Democrats Reeling After Crowley Upset By Long-Shot Challenger
Posted on · Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea that the stunning loss of a top party leader to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive socialist candidate, has wider implications for the party.
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UPDATE: President Trump Injects Fresh Chaos Into Immigration Debate
Posted on · In a surprise news conference Friday, Trump said he would not sign a House GOP bill on immigration legislation drafted specifically to meet his policy demands.
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To Quell Growing Rebellion, House GOP Leaders Promise Action On Immigration In June
Posted on · Over initial objections by House GOP leaders, the House is expected to take up immigration legislation next month that threatens to further divide the party in the middle of an election year.
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UPDATE: VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Accused Of Drinking On Duty, Improper Prescriptions
Posted on · Military employees also described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., told NPR. On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump left the decision to withdraw up to Jackson
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Republicans Push Bill To Protect Mueller, Without McConnell’s Support
Posted on · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the legislation is unnecessary, but those who want to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired say the point is to send a message.
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FACT CHECK: Trump’s Tweets On ‘Caravans’ Crossing The Border
Posted on · NPR fact-checked the president's claims on Twitter that "caravans" of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA, and that Mexico could stop the inflow
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Spending Bill Caught In Partisan Fight Ahead Of Friday Deadline
Posted on · A long-term spending bill has been delayed over partisan squabbling about unrelated measures, including health care, immigration and gun control
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Senate Will Not Vote On Gun Measures Next Week
Posted on · The White House meeting confused and frustrated many Republican lawmakers, who were seeking clear guidance from Trump on a gun bill he would sign that could attract GOP votes in Congress.
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Congress Stalled On Bills To Tighten Gun Background Check System
Posted on · Lawmakers have made little progress in advancing any new gun control measures in since the February 14 shooting that left 17 people dead at a high school in Parkland, Florida
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Immigration Debate To Start As A Jump Ball In The Senate
Posted on · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is launching an unpredictable process Monday, affording lawmakers the chance to bring any ideas to the floor. "Whoever gets to 60 [votes] wins," he said
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Trump Signs 2 Year Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
Posted on · The president's signature ends the second partial government shutdown in three weeks. The budget agreement struck in Congress adds billions for the military, domestic programs and disaster relief
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UPDATE: Congress Passes Bill To End Government Shutdown
Posted on · Congress has voted to restore funding through Feb. 8 after senators made an agreement to pursue immigration bills in the future. The stopgap spending measure heads to President Trump's desk
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Confusion Reigns As GOP Scrambles To Avert A Government Shutdown
Posted on · The president indicated in a morning tweet that he opposed House Republicans' bill to extend long-term funding for a popular children's health care program as part of a short-term spending agreement
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Trump Uses Vulgar Language To Refer To African Countries, Sources Say
Posted on · The president made the comment during an Oval Office discussion of U.S. visa and immigration policies as he was meeting with a group of senators about a bipartisan plan pertaining to the DACA program.