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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law
Posted on · The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package
Posted on · The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
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House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed House Democrats of her plans in a closed door meeting Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expected the Senate trial to start next Tuesday.
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Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump
Posted on · "The president must be held accountable," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday. "No one is above the law."
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Senate Fails To Approve Measures To End Partial Shutdown
Posted on · Neither of the bills were considered likely to pass, but they mark the first time the Senate has taken action on the issue since the new Congress was sworn in earlier this month.
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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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House GOP Immigration Bill Would End Family Separation At Border
Posted on · The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.
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Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate’s August Recess
Posted on · The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump's nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.
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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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House Republicans Agitating For Immigration Fight
Posted on · A growing number of House Republicans want to force votes on immigration legislation this summer despite opposition from GOP leaders, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
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4 Takeaways From The Big Primary Kickoff Night
Posted on · Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division
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Speaker Ryan Backs Down From House Chaplain Fight
Posted on · Rev. Patrick Conroy informed Speaker Paul Ryan he was rescinding his earlier resignation, effective immediately. In a statement, Ryan said he accepts and the chaplain will now remain in the job.
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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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UPDATE: Senate Panel Votes To Recommend Mike Pompeo As Secretary Of State, Sending Nomination To Full Senate
Posted on · Pompeo's nomination now goes to the full Senate, where votes are tallying in his favor
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Trump Backs Conflicting Gun Measures While Negotiating With Lawmakers On TV
Posted on · In a freewheeling talk with Republicans and Democrats on efforts to curtail gun violence, President Trump appeared to throw his support behind efforts that are opposed by the powerful gun lobby