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Georgia Republicans look to rally behind a challenger to Sen. Jon Ossoff

Read full article: Georgia Republicans look to rally behind a challenger to Sen. Jon Ossoff

Georgia’s governor and a lightning-rod congresswoman decided last week to not run for the U.S. Senate.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won't challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year’s midterms.

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Survivors of July Fourth parade shooting have mixed feelings about gunman's absence from sentencing

Read full article: Survivors of July Fourth parade shooting have mixed feelings about gunman's absence from sentencing

The suburban Chicago man who killed seven people at a 2022 Independence Day parade has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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July Fourth parade mass shooting survivors remember victims as gunman skips sentencing hearing

Read full article: July Fourth parade mass shooting survivors remember victims as gunman skips sentencing hearing

Witnesses and survivors have testified about the chaos and terror that erupted during a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade in 2022.

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Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk

Read full article: Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk

Virginia Democrats are vying to shield their statehouse majority while flipping the governor’s mansion in November, and new reports show they have a cash advantage in those races against Republicans.

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How a fight over proxy voting for new parents upended the US House

Read full article: How a fight over proxy voting for new parents upended the US House

The U.S. House is rethinking its voting rules after a push from Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna to allow proxy voting for new parents.

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Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Read full article: Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to killing seven people and injuring dozens more when he opened fire on a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb, a stunning development moments before opening statements in his trial on murder and attempted murder charges.

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Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks

Read full article: Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks

Negotiations to avoid a federal government shutdown in two weeks have not been going well.

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Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

Read full article: Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds says he’s running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026.

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Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon gets 4 years probation for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

Read full article: Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon gets 4 years probation for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

A Montana man has been sentenced to four years of probation for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Jury selection begins for trial of suburban Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting suspect

Read full article: Jury selection begins for trial of suburban Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting suspect

Jury selection is underway for the trial of the man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and killing seven people in 2022.

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Senate Republicans vow action to boost border funds after briefing with Trump officials

Read full article: Senate Republicans vow action to boost border funds after briefing with Trump officials

Senate Republicans are vowing to move quickly on a budget plan that could pave the way for about $340 billion in additional border security and defense spending.

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Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

Read full article: Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

Talks on a spending bill for the current budget year have bogged down in the wake of President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal spending and its workforce.

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Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Read full article: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

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The Freedom Caucus takes control of the Wyoming House, marking its first chance to lead

Read full article: The Freedom Caucus takes control of the Wyoming House, marking its first chance to lead

Conservative members of Freedom Caucus have achieved a first.

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Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power

Read full article: Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power

Inside the Capitol, reminders of the violence from the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, are increasingly hard to find.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

Mike Johnson was reelected as House speaker on a single vote.

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Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker on first ballot

Read full article: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker on first ballot

Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly won reelection to the House speakership on a dramatic first-ballot vote, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff.

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Read full article: Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly won reelection to the House speakership on a dramatic first-ballot vote, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff.

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Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

Read full article: Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Read full article: Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one.

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What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

Read full article: What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing the possibility of a federal government shutdown to the brink in Washington.

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Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Read full article: Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

A judge has declined to throw out statements made by a man charged with a mass shooting at a parade in suburban Chicago in 2022.

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House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

Read full article: House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

The House has passed a measure that authorizes a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year and a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military.

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New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonist

Read full article: New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonist

As California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.

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Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House's political balance

Read full article: Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House's political balance

Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November's election: California would play a central role in determining which party controls the U.S. House.

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Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii

Read full article: Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii

Taiwan’s president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution on the second day of a two-day visit to Hawaii that’s part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing.

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Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Read full article: Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Hawaii for a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific.

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Attorneys say accused shooter in 2022 July 4th parade shooting denied lawyer during police interview

Read full article: Attorneys say accused shooter in 2022 July 4th parade shooting denied lawyer during police interview

Defense attorney allege that the man accused of killing seven people at a 2022 Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago was denied his constitutional right to legal representation while being interrogated by police hours after the shooting.

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What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

Read full article: What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.

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Will Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz get enough votes to be confirmed to serve as attorney general?

Read full article: Will Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz get enough votes to be confirmed to serve as attorney general?

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post.

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Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Read full article: Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends to nominate House Republican Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

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What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to serve as attorney general

Read full article: What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to serve as attorney general

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post.

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Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majority

Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majority

As House Speaker Mike Johnson travels the country trying to save his House Republican majority, he has linked ever more tightly to former President Donald Trump.

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Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control

Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control

After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.

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Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon is convicted of threatening former Speaker McCarthy

Read full article: Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon is convicted of threatening former Speaker McCarthy

A Montana man has been convicted of threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Read full article: A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

One year since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was booted from office after Congress voted to fund the federal government, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar fate.

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House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters

Read full article: House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters

House Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's state primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's state primaries

Candidates for federal and state legislative posts will compete for their parties’ nominations in primaries in Tennessee.

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Key senators reach agreement on spending levels for next year, setting up clash with House

Read full article: Key senators reach agreement on spending levels for next year, setting up clash with House

The Senate will pursue a spending increase next year of about 3.4% for defense and 2.7% increase for non-defense programs under a bipartisan agreement reached by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits

Read full article: House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits

House Republicans are off to a quicker, more united start this year when it comes to funding the federal government, passing four of 12 annual appropriations bills before the end of June compared to zero at this time last year, when the new majority got off to a rocky start.

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Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz now reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use

Read full article: Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz now reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use

New details are emerging in the ethics investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz.

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Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

Read full article: Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

One of America’s most conservative congressmen is locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's state primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's state primaries

House Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good faces a challenge from another Republican in the 5th Congressional District in Virginia.

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US Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South Carolina

Read full article: US Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South Carolina

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has won the Republican nomination after a tumultuous second term in South Carolina that saw her go from a critic to ally of former President Donald Trump and make headlines for plenty of things off the House floor.

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Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Read full article: Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination in an open Georgia congressional.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries

South Carolina lawmakers will go before voters next week in state primary elections.

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California Republican takes oath of office to complete term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Read full article: California Republican takes oath of office to complete term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Republican Vince Fong of California has been sworn into Congress after winning a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district

Read full article: Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district

The Supreme Court has preserved a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that the district discriminated against Black voters.

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Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end

Read full article: Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end

The presidential primaries that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have already clinched are moving closer to their end.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the California 20th District special election

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the California 20th District special election

Voters in California’s 20th Congressional District can be forgiven if they open their ballots for the upcoming primary election with a sense of déjà vu.

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Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy

Read full article: Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy

A political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save Speaker Mike Johnson from an attempt by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from the job.

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Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson's job if Republicans try to oust him

Read full article: Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson's job if Republicans try to oust him

House Democrats will vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some Republican lawmakers seek to remove him from the position, avoiding a repeat of when eight Republicans joined with Democrats to oust his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

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Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration

Read full article: Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration

Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack.

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Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine

Read full article: Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine

Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance.

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Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker

Read full article: Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker

Some Democrats are entertaining the prospect of helping House Speaker Mike Johnson save his job should Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia force a vote seeking his ouster.

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Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Read full article: Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

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Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters

Read full article: Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters

With his job on the line, House Speaker Mike Johnson is dashing to Florida to meet with Donald Trump this week.

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Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy

Read full article: Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy

County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is advancing to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January.

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What's next now that Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a motion to vacate from Marjorie Taylor Greene

Read full article: What's next now that Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a motion to vacate from Marjorie Taylor Greene

Barely six months into the job, House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of the same conservative revolt that took down his predecessor.

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Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted.

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Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

Read full article: Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

California state Legislator Vince Fong has advanced to a May election to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries

Voting in the races for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations happens again Tuesday.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries

Three incumbent congressmen face tough challenges from within their own parties in Tuesday’s primaries in Illinois.

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House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come

Read full article: House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come

House Republicans are huddling in West Virginia for a strategy-planning retreat designed to unify the often-fractious conference as they head into the final months before the November election.

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Who sits behind the president? For Biden, it’s a new face every year

Read full article: Who sits behind the president? For Biden, it’s a new face every year

During the State of the Union address, the House speaker and vice president sit behind the president.

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Biden calls out hecklers and rallies base in fiery State of the Union speech

Read full article: Biden calls out hecklers and rallies base in fiery State of the Union speech

In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden will make an explicit appeal to the divided Congress for his “unity agenda.”.

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Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term

Read full article: Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term

President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.

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State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation

Read full article: State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation

President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union on Thursday night.

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Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement

Read full article: Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement

Congress has passed another short-term spending measure that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22.

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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave post on March 8 as Trump moves to install new loyalists

Read full article: RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave post on March 8 as Trump moves to install new loyalists

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel says she will leave her post on March 8.

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Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes

Read full article: Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes

Lawmakers have honored the official charged with maintaining order in the House during two of the chamber’s most tumultuous moments — the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and last year’s longest race for House speaker since before the Civil War.

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Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

Read full article: Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel.

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Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as GOP revolts.

Read full article: Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as GOP revolts.

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas was not, in fact, impeached, by the House.

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Some Republican leaders are pushing back against the conservative Freedom Caucus in statehouses

Read full article: Some Republican leaders are pushing back against the conservative Freedom Caucus in statehouses

Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back as the conservative Freedom Caucus Networks expands from Washington, D.

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GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He's left with daunting choices ahead

Read full article: GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He's left with daunting choices ahead

New Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself leading House Republicans with a majority in name only.

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Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March

Read full article: Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

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Speaker Johnson insists he's sticking to budget deal but announces no plan to stop partial shutdown

Read full article: Speaker Johnson insists he's sticking to budget deal but announces no plan to stop partial shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson insists he is sticking with the bipartisan budget deal he struck with the other congressional leaders.

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As House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him

Read full article: As House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him

House Republicans are marching ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty” over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.

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California sets a special election for US House seat left vacant by exit of former Speaker McCarthy

Read full article: California sets a special election for US House seat left vacant by exit of former Speaker McCarthy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has set a mid-March special election date to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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

Read full article: Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown

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.

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Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge

Read full article: Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge

A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber.

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Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024

Read full article: Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024

This Congress started with showy bluster, a bitter 15-round, multi-day spectacle to elect a House speaker who vowed to “never quit,” and then did just that.

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Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet

Read full article: Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet

Retiring Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted House speaker, says he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

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The GOP's slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy's retirement

Read full article: The GOP's slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy's retirement

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s margin for error in getting Republican priorities through the House is getting slimmer.

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Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he's leaving Congress by year's end

Read full article: Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he's leaving Congress by year's end

Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker.

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North Carolina Rep. McHenry, who led House through speaker stalemate, won't seek reelection in 2024

Read full article: North Carolina Rep. McHenry, who led House through speaker stalemate, won't seek reelection in 2024

North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry won't seek reelection to the U.S. House next year after all.

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McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned

Read full article: McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned

The House is making history this year.

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Tempers flare and bills languish as Speaker Johnson confronts the same problems that vexed McCarthy

Read full article: Tempers flare and bills languish as Speaker Johnson confronts the same problems that vexed McCarthy

New House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to rebuild the Republican's slim majority.

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Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash

Read full article: Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash

A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge.

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New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

Read full article: New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

House Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed Donald Trump for president, a move that was a symbolic departure from his ousted predecessor leading the House.

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House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

Read full article: House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown.

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New Speaker Mike Johnson grasps for a funding plan with a government shutdown rapidly approaching

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New House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as he tries to win House Republican support for a short-term funding plan to avert a government shutdown.

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Just 10 days before another government shutdown, Congress expands to-do list with Ukraine, border

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There are just 10 days before another potential government shutdown.

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UNF poll of likely Republican voters in Florida shows low trust in U.S. House not helped by Speaker’s ousting

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A University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab poll found that nearly 60% of likely Republican voters in Florida have little to no trust in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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GOP Rep. Ken Buck plans to challenge his party's direction under Trump as he leaves the House

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Ken Buck has gained national prominence as a Republican congressman fed up with Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

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Speaker Mike Johnson signals that Ukraine aid, coupled with border security, is next on GOP agenda

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New Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will consider a fresh aid package for Ukraine, but he wants to link it to more money at home for the U.S. border with Mexico.

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Republican US Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado won't seek reelection, citing party's 'insidious narratives'

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U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a conservative Republican who represents much of Colorado’s rural eastern plains, says he won't seek a sixth term in Congress.

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House rejects effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over the Palestinian-American's rhetoric about Israel

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The House has rejected an effort to censure Democratic Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, scrapping a Republican attempt to condemn the only Palestinian-American in Congress over her recent rhetoric around the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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