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Raskin says ‘there is very little chance’ Comey will ever be convicted
Sep 268 months ago

Raskin says ‘there is very little chance’ Comey will ever be convicted

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, argued Thursday night that there is “very little chance” that former FBI Director James Comey will ever be convicted aft...

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Thune says to expect 'explosive' oversight hearings on Trump’s powers
Sep 248 months ago

Thune says to expect 'explosive' oversight hearings on Trump’s powers

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that Senate Republicans will conduct thorough oversight of President Trump’s use of executive power and predicted there could be additional “explosive” ...

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These four lawmakers bucked their party on stopgap spending bill
Sep 208 months ago

These four lawmakers bucked their party on stopgap spending bill

Four lawmakers bucked their party in Friday's votes on a Republican stopgap bill to fund the government, which passed the House but was blocked by Democrats in the Senate. House Reps. Thomas Massie (R...

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Senate Democrats urge US to recognize Palestinian state
Sep 198 months ago

Senate Democrats urge US to recognize Palestinian state

A group of Senate Democrats are calling on the United States government to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state alongside a secure state of Israel.  The nonbinding resolution was introduced Thu...

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Trump's attacks on green energy hamper bipartisan permitting reform
Sep 188 months ago

Trump's attacks on green energy hamper bipartisan permitting reform

The Trump administration's attacks on renewable energy are making it more difficult for lawmakers to reach a bipartisan energy deal. Key Democrats say they are not willing to play ball to achieve a de...

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Durbin says Democrats 'absolutely' have gone too far in rhetoric
Sep 168 months ago

Durbin says Democrats 'absolutely' have gone too far in rhetoric

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says his fellow Democrats have gone too far in demonizing their political opponents and called on both sides to come together in the wake of the fatal shootin...

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Thune signals Russia sanctions not likely to be on government funding stopgap
Sep 158 months ago

Thune signals Russia sanctions not likely to be on government funding stopgap

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday poured cold water on the likelihood that bipartisan legislation to place heavy sanctions on countries that buy oil from Russia will be added to a c...

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Kirk assassination has chilling effect on campaign trail
Sep 148 months ago

Kirk assassination has chilling effect on campaign trail

The gruesome assassination of conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is putting candidates on edge, creating a chilling effect among those meeting with constituents on the campaign trail as...

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Schatz on Kirk suspect's politics: 'What f---ing difference does it make'
Sep 138 months ago

Schatz on Kirk suspect's politics: 'What f---ing difference does it make'

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Friday urged the public not to focus on the political alignment of the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter but to focus on mental well-being instead. “What f****** differenc...

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