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May 24 2019
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Story of the Week: Calls for Trump Impeachment Grow
Calls for President Trump's impeachment are growing among House Democrats with the addition of Rep. Justin Amash, the first Republican congressperson to signal support for the move. Although the Mueller report did not find evidence of Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 campaign, some say that his findings show that Trump obstructed justice, as the report alleges that the president attempted AllSides StaffDec 05 2023
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John Fetterman Pays George Santos to Provoke Bob Menendez in Video Message
On Monday, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a video message to Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) from former Rep. George Santos (R-NY). The message was meant to provoke Menendez and echoes Fetterman's past calls for Menendez to resign over his indictment on corruption charges.
Key Details: The video, which Fetterman paid for with campaign funds, appeared on Cameo, a platform where celebrities can
New York Post (News) The Hill HuffPostJan 08 2024
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House GOP Releases Hunter Biden Contempt of Congress Resolution
House Republicans released a resolution on Monday to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena.
For Context: Hunter, President Joe Biden’s son, refused to attend a closed-door deposition before the GOP-led House Oversight Committee on December 13, instead calling for a public hearing at a press conference on Capitol Hill. The committee is
Fox News (Online News) Daily Beast The MessengerNov 03 2021
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Youngkin Wins in Virginia, Tight Race in New Jersey
Republican Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's race early Wednesday morning, beating former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Youngkin had 50.7% of the vote to McAuliffe's 48.6% Wednesday morning with over 95% of votes counted. Youngkin's victory represents a turnaround from when President Joe Biden carried Virginia by 10 points in the 2020 election. The victor spoke early
Washington Post Reuters Washington ExaminerOct 31 2018
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If Democrats Flip the House, What Will They Prioritize?
With Democrats largely projected to flip the House, perspectives vary on their potential agenda, with some positing they will reform campaign ethics, outlaw gerrymandering, and bolster voting rights, while others say they will prioritize impeachment and increase spending. Republicans are expected to keep the Senate, so some also point out that many policy initiatives on both sides of the aisle
New York Times (News) Reuters Fox News (Online News)Feb 27 2021
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U.S. House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
The House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, which includes a $15 federal minimum wage mandate, early Saturday morning. House Democrats passed the bill with a 219-212 vote, with two Democrats joining every Republican in voting against it. The bill includes a third round of $1,400 stimulus checks, a $400 weekly unemployment insurance boost through Aug. 29,
New York Post (News) Politico The HillMar 25 2022
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Manchin Backs Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Friday morning that he would vote in favor of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Manchin’s support nearly guarantees Jackson’s eventual appointment, since no Senate Democrat has opposed the nomination and filibusters are not allowed on judicial confirmations. In a statement posted to Twitter, Manchin said he had met with Jackson and
CNBC Fox News (Online News) NPR (Online News)Jan 29 2021
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Dems Push Forward on $1.9T Pandemic Aid; GOP Concerned with Cost
Congressional Democrats plan to move ahead on President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package next week, as Republican lawmakers criticize the cost and Democrats' purported inflexibility on the details. Instead of getting the 60 Senate votes usually needed to pass legislation, Democrats could use something called budget reconciliation to advance the proposal with a tie-
HuffPost CNBC Washington ExaminerFeb 18 2016
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