Washington Post – Politics:
The former White House chief of staff is under investigation after news organizations reported that he registered to vote in 2020 using the address of a mobile home he has never lived in.
Author: Felicia Sonmez
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Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker questions evolution, asking, ‘Why are there still apes?’
Washington Post – Politics:
The statements mark the latest eyebrow-raising comments by Walker, who has been endorsed by former president Donald Trump and other leading Republicans.
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U.S. Capitol complex takes steps toward phased reopening after coronavirus shutdown
Washington Post – Politics:
The proposal lays out a three-phase plan for reopening the complex to visitors and the general public, with the first phase beginning March 28.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Zelensky a ‘thug,’ says Ukrainian government is ‘incredibly evil’
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The North Carolina Republican’s remarks are at odds with the broad bipartisan support for Ukraine among American lawmakers and the public amid Russia’s invasion.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn charged with driving with revoked license for second time
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The 26-year-old congressman was previously charged with driving with a revoked license in 2017; that charge was dismissed.
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In break with Trump, Rep. McCarthy says he doesn’t think there’s ‘anything savvy or genius’ about Putin
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The former president made comments praising Russian President Vladimir Putin more than two weeks ago, but McCarthy did not publicly weigh in on them until Wednesday.
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Senate unanimously passes anti-lynching bill after century of failure
Washington Post – Politics:
The measure’s passage by the Senate comes after lawmakers tried, and failed, to pass anti-lynching bills nearly 200 times.
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House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Kimberly Guilfoyle, partner of Donald Trump Jr.
Washington Post – Politics:
In a statement, the panel’s chairman, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), said the committee had subpoenaed Guilfoyle to testify because she had “backed out of her original commitment to provide a voluntary interview.”
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Arizona Gov. Ducey (R) announces he won’t run for Senate, in blow to GOP recruitment effort
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Ducey had been heavily courted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the strongest GOP candidate to take on Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) this fall.