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5 days, 23 hours ago

House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress

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House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress The new Republican majorities in the House and Senate plan to move border legislation and cabinet confirmations first, with tax bills coming later this year. WALSH: Well, addressing border security was a Republican's top priority in the 2024 campaign, and the speaker made it clear …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

House and Senate Republicans debate which priorities to move on first

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House and Senate Republicans debate which priorities to move on first Senate and House GOP leaders plan a wide-ranging policy agenda but have a short window to act; and passing bills using rules to get around a filibuster requires near unanimity. NPR congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh reports that House and Senate Republicans are debating what to do first. DEIRDRE WALSH, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

President-elect Trump reveals more people he wants serving in his cabinet

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President-elect Trump reveals more people he wants serving in his cabinet Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled more picks to serve in his Cabinet. FADEL: So let's start with his pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, who was named just hours after Matt Gaetz dropped out last week. In terms of the Justice Department, Pam Bondi is likely to …

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2 months ago

An update on which party will control Congress

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An update on which party will control Congress Republicans have won control the U.S. Senate, while the state of the House of Representatives is still too close to call. Any dissent will probably be minimal because I think the thing to keep in mind about Republicans in Congress today - they are much more unified behind Donald Trump, and there's …

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2 months ago

Keeping an eye on the remaining tight races

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Keeping an eye on the remaining tight races We get an overview on races that are still tight and too close to call. MARTIN: So Republicans didn't need to pick up a lot to win the Senate - control of the Senate, especially given that the West Virginia seat was essentially a guaranteed flip after Joe Manchin's retirement. WALSH: It's …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Democrats weigh in on Harris' pick for running mate

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Democrats weigh in on Harris' pick for running mate Congressional Democrats tout their favorites on Harris' short list. Sen. Tim Kaine, who was Clinton's running mate, says accelerated vetting means fewer options. DEIRDRE WALSH, BYLINE: Virginia Senator Tim Kaine knows what it's like to be vetted for vice president. WALSH: Kelly is being talked up in the hallways by fellow …

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1 year ago

The Capitol after Jan. 6

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The Capitol after Jan. 6 The Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has left a lasting impact on everything from relationships between members of Congress to the political focus of lawmakers. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It's been three years since a violent mob surrounded and infiltrated the United States Capitol, breaking through barricades and windows and attacking police officers, all in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How the race for Republican presidential nominee looks with Trump's criminal charges

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How the race for Republican presidential nominee looks with Trump's criminal charges Donald Trump isn't just a former president. I know that you used to work in the same section of the Justice Department as special counsel Jack Smith, who will now have to prove that former President Trump truly knew and believed that there was no election fraud happening …

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1 year, 5 months ago

A plea deal in the Hunter Biden case has been put on hold

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A plea deal in the Hunter Biden case has been put on hold A plea deal struck between the DOJ and Hunter Biden is on hold after a judge said she wants more information about whether the deal extends to any prosecution related to his business dealings. Republicans talk about those business dealings on Fox News all the time, so …

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2 years, 1 month ago

A week after Election Day, Republicans have won control of the House

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A week after Election Day, Republicans have won control of the House In what is likely to be a slim majority, Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. California's 27th Congressional District was won by Republican incumbent Mike Garcia, which gave Republicans the 218 seats that they needed to clinch control of the House. In a statement earlier …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Everything we know about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband

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Everything we know about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband We look the details surrounding the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, who was assaulted in a break in at their San Francisco residence on Friday morning. Of course, it happened in the predawn hours of Friday morning at the home he shares with House Speaker …

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2 years, 5 months ago

The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act and it moves on to the House

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The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act and it moves on to the House LEILA FADEL, HOST: Senate Democrats have passed a major climate, health care and tax bill after months of negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the Inflation Reduction Act clearing the Senate, with Vice President Harris breaking the 50-50 tie. They've passed bipartisan gun reform, veterans …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Disagreements Among Democrats In Congress Are Holding Up Biden's Legislative Agenda

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Disagreements Among Democrats In Congress Are Holding Up Biden's Legislative Agenda President Biden's legislative agenda hangs in the balance, in large part due to disagreements among Congress members within his own party. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: When President Joe Biden took office, he outlined an ambitious and expensive agenda, one that could reshape American society and rebuild a lot of infrastructure. …

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