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Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on January 22, 2021 · The chamber has the power to expel or censure members for their conduct, though it's a rare occurrence. Only 24 have received such sanctions since 1780.

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Special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting in June with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. There are two bipartisan proposals aimed at making sure he is not fired from that post.

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Senators Introduce 2 Bills To Try To Keep Trump From Firing Mueller

Doreen McAllister, NPR

Posted on August 4, 2017 · President Trump cannot directly fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russia's involvement in the 2016 election. There are, however, some strategic moves that could remove Mueller.

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As the NRA meets in downtown Houston, hundreds rally in opposition

Lucio Vasquez / Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 27, 2022 · Hundreds rallied in support of gun control outside the George R. Brown Convention Center today. Inside, convention-goers heard a very different message.

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Top Texas Republicans resist gun control, push for more armed teachers and police at schools in wake of Uvalde shooting

Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune

Posted on May 25, 2022 · As President Joe Biden vowed to enact stricter gun laws following the Uvalde shooting, top Texas Republicans worked to create distance between the shooting and potential gun restrictions.

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Supreme Court sides with Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on May 17, 2022 · At issue was a federal law that has been on the books for 20 years that barred federal candidates from raising more than $250,000 to repay loans made to their campaigns.

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Party Politics: Circus SCOTUS

Troy Schulze

Posted on March 25, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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