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Buttigieg cites gas tax hike at hearing, but aide walks it back
But senators made it clear that although they agree about the need for spending on infrastructure, they’re still not sure how to pay for it.
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Democrats file ethics complaints against Hawley and Cruz, but action unlikely
Democrats filed an ethics complaint against Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but action is unlikely.
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Delaying impeachment trial could benefit both parties
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday requested Democrats delay President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial until mid-February.
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‘It’s therapeutic’: Democrats in Congress use inauguration to heal from Capitol siege
In the space of two weeks, the Capitol has seen a traumatic siege and an inauguration. For lawmakers who witnessed both, the events will be forever linked.
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Historic firsts and a healing Capitol at Biden, Harris inauguration
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris featured an array of historic firsts, and played out in the shadow of a violent attack only two weeks ago.
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Trump pardons former congressman whose actions helped prompt earmark ban
President Donald Trump has pardoned Randy "Duke" Cunningham and two other former Republican members of Congress as one of his final acts in office.
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Democrats planning budget blitz to pass Biden agenda
House and Senate Democrats are prepping an audacious and fast-moving game plan to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Vice President Harris new to wielding Senate gavel in challenging time
Presiding over the chamber for the first time, Harris also holds the tie-breaking vote that is the key to Democratic control.
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Warren makes no exceptions for Massachusetts-based defense giant
At the confirmation hearing for President Biden’s Defense secretary pick, Sen. Elizabeth Warren called out the nominee for ties to a home-state firm.
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‘Byrd rule’ shadow could fall on Biden coronavirus relief plan
Legislative experts are scrutinizing budget law to see how much of the plan could be passed through the procedure known as reconciliation.
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Inauguration like no other: What health and security concerns have changed
Joe Biden will be sworn in Wednesday, with significant changes to the ceremonies and celebrations because of COVID-19 and homegrown insurrectionists.
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Democrats eye union pension rescue as part of coronavirus aid
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President Biden arrives with negotiator-in-chief credentials
President Joe Biden has a track record of successful negotiating, and he will need it as he looks toward an ambitious and challenging agenda.
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Senators will judge Trump as victims of mob’s attack
The same senators who fled during a violent mob attack on their workplace will decide whether President Trump is responsible for inciting that insurrection.
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DNI nominee Haines: Spy agencies will speak ‘truth to power’ under Biden
New intelligence chief-designate Avril Haines promised at a Senate confirmation hearing to be nonpartisan and warned of growing competition from China.
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‘All hell broke loose’: January so far a roller coaster for D.C. statehood
From the whiplash of the mob attack on the Capitol to the surreal feeling in D.C. on Jan. 20, there have been a lot of feelings lately for activists.
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Yellen could win swift confirmation as first female Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Treasury Department, encouraged Congress to “act big” on a COVID-19 aid package.
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Trump budget office slams 1974 ‘impoundment’ law on way out
The administration says the law limits the president's powers, running counter to Democrats' proposals intended to give Congress more "power of the purse"
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As Capitol Police COVID-19 cases increase, it’s unclear when majority of force will get vaccine
Nineteen Capitol Police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 8, the most recent accounting since a violent mob invaded the Capitol.
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Blinken wins praise for pledge to consult Hill on diplomacy
Joe Biden's nominee to be secretary of State tells lawmakers he wants their input at the takeoff and not just the landing for foreign policy issues.