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Jan 07 2021
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Democrats in Congress Call for Trump Removal Under 25th Amendment
Several Democrats and at least one Republican in Congress have called on Vice President Mike Pence to remove President Donald Trump from office under the 25th Amendment, after hundreds of Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday. The 25th Amendment allows the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to remove a president if he is “unable to discharge the powers and
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Zelenskyy Visits DC as Lawmakers Debate Additional Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, meeting with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden as lawmakers debate an additional aid package for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Details: During the visit, Biden announced an additional $200 million in weapons and equipment to be given to Ukraine from the Pentagon stockpile. Biden is pushing for
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Story of the Week: Bernie Sanders Wins NH Primary, Gains Momentum
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) won Tuesday's Democratic primary in New Hampshire with 26% of the vote, building momentum as the party's apparent 2020 front runner.
Sanders was followed closely by former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg (24%) after the two emerged neck-and-neck from the controversial Iowa caucuses. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (20%) finished third in NH as a
Henry A. BrechterJan 19 2024
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Congress Again Avoids Government Shutdown With Last-Minute Agreement
Congress has approved another continuing resolution to keep the government funded until March.
The Details: The Senate passed the measure by a vote of 77-18, and the House approved it 314-108. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden's desk, and he's expected to sign it. More than 100 House Republicans opposed the measure.
For Context: The government has been funded by a
New York Post (News) CBS News (Online) Wall Street Journal (News)Sep 19 2023
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Schumer Relaxes Senate Dress Code, Sparking Backlash From GOP Lawmakers
The Senate is relaxing its informal dress code, allowing senators to dress however they please in the chamber.
Details: A statement from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said, “Senators are able to choose what they wear on the Senate floor. I will continue to wear a suit.” Outlets are attributing the rule change to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who is known for his casual
USA TODAY Fox News Digital The HillNov 14 2023
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House Passes 'Laddered' Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown in Bipartisan Vote
The House of Representatives passed a “laddered” continuing resolution on Tuesday to avert a government shutdown in a bipartisan vote.
Details: The vote passed 336-95, with the Republican-controlled chamber relying heavily on support from Democratic lawmakers, all but two of whom voted in favor. 127 Republicans voted against the resolution. The two-tiered plan will fund certain federal
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Senate to Debate $2,000 Stimulus Checks, Defense Veto
The Republican-controlled Senate will soon debate whether to increase planned COVID-19 coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, and whether to override President Donald Trump's veto of a $740 billion defense bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) attempted to advance the issue of increased stimulus checks for a vote Tuesday, but it was blocked by Majority Leader Mitch
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Lawmakers Express Optimism After Meeting With Biden on Ukraine, Budget
President Joe Biden met with congressional leaders on Tuesday to find common ground on reaching an agreement on Ukraine aid and avoiding a partial government shutdown.
The Details: Biden and Democratic leaders attempted to persuade House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to agree to fund Ukraine, and Johnson reiterated his desire to address immigration along the U.S. border with Mexico
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Work Continues on $1T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Senators have spent much of the week debating amendments to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday night that senators are "very close to an agreement." A procedural vote on the bill is scheduled for Saturday. If passed, the legislation would provide federal funding for highways,
Associated Press Fact Check The Hill Washington ExaminerNov 14 2022
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Congress Returns for 'Lame Duck' Session
On Monday, members of Congress return to Washington D.C. to deal with issues such as funding the government, defense funding, voter reform, same-sex marriage, and raising the debt ceiling. It will be a "lame duck" session, in which some lawmakers will be making their final votes before leaving office.
Key Quotes: “All I can tell you is that we are going to try to have as productive a
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