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Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce
1 week, 1 day ago

Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce

NPR  

Congressional Republicans want to reduce the federal workforce AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Congressional Republicans want to cut the number of federal workers and have legislation to do just that. RASCOE: As we heard the senator in the clip, the agencies themselves would have to cut a percentage of workers every year, and the Department of Defense, Homeland Security and the VA …

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The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election

NPR  

The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election toggle caption adventtr/E+/Getty Images Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal efforts to take on the nation's medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help people who can't afford their medical bills or pay down their debts. "The election simply shifts …

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Trump trolls GOP with Cabinet picks: The point is to bring Republicans to heel — but it may backfire
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump trolls GOP with Cabinet picks: The point is to bring Republicans to heel — but it may backfire

Salon  

In these dark times, it's more important than ever to nurse tendrils of joy. Trump's loyalty tests of congressional Republicans have escalated quickly from "walk naked through the streets" levels to "eat puke" levels. It's their first big reminder that, as much as Trump brags about his non-existent powers at "deal-making," his only true theory of power is to rule …

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Lauren Boebert's House race heats up as deep-red district inches left: report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Boebert's House race heats up as deep-red district inches left: report

Raw Story  

After far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert narrowly avoided losing — by just 546 votes — in 2022 and was deluged with bad press after being ejected from the "Beetlejuice" musical for lewd behavior, she jumped congressional districts, moving from the slightly conservative 3rd Congressional District to the deep-red 4th Congressional District vacated by retiring Trump critic Rep. Ken Buck. Per Paige …

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Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
9 months ago

Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders from both parties looked to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers are working to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for a host of key government agencies. “I think the final product is something that we were able to achieve a lot of key provisions in, and wins, and …

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Ohio’s Republican primaries for US House promise crowded ballots and a heated toss-up
9 months, 1 week ago

Ohio’s Republican primaries for US House promise crowded ballots and a heated toss-up

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A slew of Republican candidates on Ohio’s primary ballot are running in solidly red congressional seats, but next week’s elections still promise plenty of drama — especially as the GOP seeks a champion to flip the district of Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in Congress. This year’s GOP primaries include a jam-packed race in southern …

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Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. In a letter to colleagues, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday the agreement would secure $16 billion in additional spending cuts from the previous agreement brokered by then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President …

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North Carolina Rep. Nickel won’t seek reelection due to remapping, points to 2026 Senate bid
1 year ago

North Carolina Rep. Nickel won’t seek reelection due to remapping, points to 2026 Senate bid

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel said Thursday he won’t seek reelection to Congress next year, the result of congressional redistricting by Republican state legislators this fall that’s likely to shift North Carolina’s delegation to the right. The decision by the first-term congressman on the day before candidate filing ends for the March primary means three incumbent House …

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Hunter Biden’s team wants to subpoena Trump and DOJ officials
1 year, 1 month ago

Hunter Biden’s team wants to subpoena Trump and DOJ officials

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A filing from the legal team for President Joe Biden’s son lists Mr Trump’s …

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Biden warns GOP aren’t done with abortion bans as protests mark Roe anniversary
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden warns GOP aren’t done with abortion bans as protests mark Roe anniversary

The Independent  

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What to know about Hunter Biden’s plea deal in federal tax and gun case
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about Hunter Biden’s plea deal in federal tax and gun case

Associated Press  

The announcement that federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over tax and gun charges marks the likely end of a five-year Justice Department investigation that has dogged the Biden family. On Tuesday, Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, said that the “charges against Hunter Biden and sweetheart plea …

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Republicans maintain all 5 US House seats in Oklahoma
2 years, 1 month ago

Republicans maintain all 5 US House seats in Oklahoma

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Republicans in Oklahoma easily retained all five of the state’s U.S. House seats on Election Day, and the GOP will welcome a new face to the delegation after U.S. A protege of and former field worker for the late U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an influential figure in state GOP politics, Brecheen promised to serve no more than …

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Voting groups sue over Florida congressional map
2 years, 8 months ago

Voting groups sue over Florida congressional map

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Voting rights groups sued Florida on Friday over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Florida lawmakers approved the map Thursday as part of a contentious three-day special legislative session during which Black and Democratic representatives staged a sit-in on the House floor, prayed and sang “We Shall Overcome” in protest. The League of Women Voters of Florida, …

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A dress rehearsal for fascism: The complete Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection timeline
2 years, 11 months ago

A dress rehearsal for fascism: The complete Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection timeline

Raw Story  

Today marks the one-year anniversary of a violent assault on the seat of U.S. democracy. False claims continued on November 29, when Trump spewed election lies and whined about the FBI and the Justice Department in an interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo.. Trump’s favored narrative took a major hit on December 1, when Attorney General William Barr told an …

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Insiders fear Trump will play dirty over conspiracy theories just like with Obama. Here’s how Biden fights it
4 years, 1 month ago

Insiders fear Trump will play dirty over conspiracy theories just like with Obama. Here’s how Biden fights it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The playbook was very successful, and …

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