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Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.
Author: Theodoric Meyer
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What Democrats are demanding in exchange for funding ICE
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Republicans have criticized Democrats’ proposals as “a ridiculous Christmas list” but say they’re willing to negotiate.
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John Kennedy’s book achieves a rare distinction for a senator: It’s selling
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“How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will” has spent 15 weeks on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list, including several weeks at No. 1.
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Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in GOP primary
Washington Post – Politics:
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged the congresswoman to run.
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Former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola announces Senate run in Alaska
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The Republican-leaning state is key to Democrats’ long-shot strategy of retaking control of the chamber in November.
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Trump wants to abolish the filibuster. GOP senators aren’t on board.
Washington Post – Politics:
The president wants to end the filibuster to reopen the government and to do “so many things.”
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Senators look to Election Day to help break shutdown impasse
Washington Post – Politics:
Lawmakers believe Tuesday’s elections will encourage senators in both parties to find a way to reopen the government.
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Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist triggers GOP backlash
Washington Post – Politics:
The appearance of far-right activist Nick Fuentes reopened a debate in the Republican Party over how forcefully to condemn antisemitism.
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Congress is running out of time to meet a crucial health care deadline
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Lawmakers express little hope for the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies before open enrollment begins.