Washington Post – Politics:
Nebraska GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry resigns after being found guilty of lying to the FBI
Author: Mariana Alfaro
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As Senate weighs Jackson nomination, Democrats press ahead in confirming Biden’s lower court nominees
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Pelosi backs Rep. Henry Cuellar’s reelection bid in Texas despite FBI investigation
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The House speaker said during a visit to Austin that she will support “every one” of her incumbents.
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Republican Sen. Mike Braun says Supreme Court should leave decisions on interracial marriage, abortion to the states
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Republican Sen. Mike Braun told reporters that the Supreme Court should leave decisions on interracial marriage, abortion and contraception to the states.
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More than two dozen Senate Republicans demand Biden do more for Ukraine after voting against $13.6 billion for Ukraine
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Multiple congressional Republicans are demanding that the U.S. send more aid to Ukraine despite voting against a $13.6 billion aid package for the country.
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Former Democratic congresswoman Kendra Horn enters Oklahoma Senate race to succeed GOP’s Inhofe
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Horn served one term in the House, between 2019 and 2021, after upsetting Republican Rep. Steve Russell in 2018.
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Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, says she attended Jan. 6 ‘Stop-the-Steal’ rally before Capitol attack
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Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, said she left the rally before former president Donald Trump took the stage.
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Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn pleaded the Fifth during meeting with Jan. 6 committee
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A former Donald Trump adviser Michael Flynn met with the House committee investigating Jan. 6 insurrection.
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White House warns Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine, rejects false ‘conspiracy’ of U.S. biolabs
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White House Press Secretary Jen Pskai blasted Russia over “false claims” and criticized Chinese officials who “echo these conspiracy theories.”