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Democrats’ dream election scenario is still alive
Democrats still have a chance at full control in Washington, but having only won narrowly, meeting the ambitious demands of progressives won’t be easy.
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Scott, Costa make bids for Agriculture chairmanship
Democratic Reps. David Scott of Georgia and Jim Costa of California are vying for the chairman’s gavel of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Dueling coronavirus relief bill visions cloud lame-duck outlook
Republicans and Democrats are moving in opposite directions on another coronavirus relief package, lowering the odds of a deal this year.
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Air Force to assist in expanded Capitol Hill COVID-19 testing
City rules limiting travel from areas with high caseloads do not apply to Congress, but the new program is designed to address concerns.
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9 facts about new members of the 117th Congress
Twins, foreign-born politicians and a first for Korean Americans. Here are a few noteworthy freshman facts as the 117th Congress takes shape.
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QAnon goes to Washington: two supporters win seats in Congress
QAnon is heading to Congress, as victories by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert put the delusional conspiracy in the halls of power.
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Dem losses could lead to calls for leadership changes in Congress
House Republicans performing better than projected and Democrats underperforming in Senate races leave questions about congressional leaders.
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Coronavirus relief bill, omnibus spending on tap, McConnell says
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Wednesday he wants to pass a coronavirus relief measure before the end of the year.
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Puerto Rico inches closer to statehood, but without key GOP support
Puerto Rico residents are on record as favoring statehood, but partisan concerns might complicate efforts to admit the island territory to the union.
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McConnell: ‘We’re going to clean the plate’ on judges
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed Friday to continue confirming both U.S. District and Circuit Court judges through the end of the year.
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Senators criticize social media executives, and each other
Senate Republicans accused the heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter of using content moderation policies to censor conservatives while Democrats blasted a "sham" hearing days before the elections.
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Little time, big differences threaten lame-duck spending deals
A coronavirus stimulus bill and delayed appropriations could merge into a sweeping multitrillion-dollar negotiation ahead of Dec. 11 funding deadline.
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Photos of the day: DC kicks off ‘super’ early voting
The District of Columbia Board of Elections opened several socially distanced "Super Voter Centers" as part of their “Vote Safe DC” campaign.
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Election experts doubt Supreme Court decides White House race
Experts say the 2020 presidential election probably won’t end in a nightmare scenario where a legal challenge or recount goes to the Supreme Court to decide who wins.
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Tensions high but drama largely absent at Barrett’s Senate confirmation
The vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court was swift and expected, culminating a weekslong nomination push that sharply divided the Senate.
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Photo of the day: Throwback on a monster of a Monday
U.S. Park Police officers stop zombies from crossing the street to the Lincoln Memorial at dawn on Monday, Oct. 26, 2010, during a publicity campaign staged in major cities around the world for AMC's "The Walking Dead" TV series.
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Kaptur makes her pitch for Appropriations gavel
A veteran Ohio Democrat, she is seeking to head the powerful House spending panel with support from some progressive members.
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Senate packs up with coronavirus relief bill on ice until after elections
Senators prepared to leave town Monday night with virtually no prospect of passing a new coronavirus relief package before the elections.
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Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett but controversy follows her to the Supreme Court
Barrett will join the Supreme Court in time to consider fights over the 2020 presidential election and decide the fate of the 2010 health care law.
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Rep. Alex X. Mooney’s campaign spent funds that raise personal use questions
Rep. Alex Mooney spent campaign funds on Chick-fil-A, equipment purchases, resorts, hotels and international travel. His campaign says it’s all legitimate.