Washington Post – Politics:
Congress is up against the clock to avoid a federal government shutdown ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline.
Author: Marisa Iati
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Dianne Feinstein hailed as a trailblazer after death at 90
Washington Post – Politics:
Female senators, in particular, thanked the senator for paving a trail for other women in politics.
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Haley and DeSantis tangle over fracking in second GOP debate
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Nikki Haley tried to frame Ron DeSantis as opposed to American energy independence because he has banned fracking as Florida’s governor.
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When and where is the third Republican presidential debate?
Washington Post – Politics:
The GOP hopefuls will sync up next on Nov. 8 in Miami — this time with still stricter criteria required to qualify.
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Senate’s No. 2 Democrat calls on Menendez to resign
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More than half of the Democratic caucus has encouraged Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to step down following his indictment last week on bribery charges.
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Bidens’ dog bites Secret Service officer in 11th known aggressive incident
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Commander, a German shepherd, previously bit several people between late 2022 and early 2023.
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Menendez steps down as Senate foreign relations chair after indictment
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The Senate Democratic Caucus’s rules require any member who chairs a committee and is charged with a felony to abdicate the role.
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David McCormick plans to announce fresh Republican bid for Senate in Pennsylvania
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The former hedge fund executive lost a Republican primary battle to television celebrity Mehmet Oz last year.
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Letter from Republican senators slams change in dress code enforcement
Washington Post – Politics:
At the center of much of the GOP ire is Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who often dons hoodies and shorts while working — although not on the Senate floor.