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Senate Democrats launch probe into alleged Trump plot to undo election results
Democrats want information by Feb. 8, a hint that they will want to raise the allegations at Trump's impeachment trial beginning that day.
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Leahy, not Roberts, to preside over second Trump impeachment trial
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, in his role as the president pro tempore, will preside over the Senate's second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers seek to permanently end transgender military ban
Lawmakers who support transgender people serving in the military hope to enshrine in law President Biden’s new executive order permitting such service.
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Feeling the pandemic’s burdens, mothers are looking to Congress
When it comes to paid and job-protected family leave, the U.S. has the dubious distinction of being last in the Western world.
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Yellen confirmed as first female Treasury secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Janet Yellen as secretary of the Treasury, making her the first woman to hold the position.
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Impeachment trial could knock Biden virus aid plan off course
The trial won't be helpful for meeting Democrats’ target of passing a relief package by March 14, when enhanced unemployment benefits start to run out.
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Yellen wins unanimous Senate panel backing for Treasury post
The Senate Finance Committee voted 26-0 to advance the nomination of Janet Yellen to be Treasury secretary. A Senate confirmation vote could occur Friday.
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Pelosi to send impeachment article to Senate on Monday
The House will send its impeachment article charging President Donald Trump with incitement of insurrection to the Senate on Monday, triggering a trial.
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Capitol Police officer appeals her gender discrimination case
A Capitol Police officer who alleges she was discriminated against by the department is appealing a district court judge's decision against her.
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Menendez: Passing immigration bill has ‘herculean’ challenges
Sen. Bob Menendez said Thursday he’s willing to negotiate with Republicans to pass President Joe Biden's immigration bill, but noted it would be difficult.
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Democrats called for witnesses in first Trump impeachment trial, but not this time
Democrats’ relentless but unsuccessful fight for witnesses during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial could return to haunt them in his second.
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Top budget expert makes case for minimum wage in reconciliation
Bill Dauster, a leading authority on federal budget law, is making the case that raising the federal minimum wage can be done through budget reconciliation.
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Impeachment trial arguments to begin week of Feb. 8
The Senate will not begin hearing arguments in President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial until the week of Feb. 8, Senate leaders announced Friday.
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Senate confirms Austin as nation’s first Black Defense secretary
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin on Friday became President Joe Biden's second Cabinet member to be confirmed by the Senate.
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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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Both chambers pass Austin waiver, paving way for confirmation
The House and Senate passed a waiver for Lloyd Austin to become Defense secretary, paving the way for confirmation vote in the Senate by week’s end.
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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.