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Senate Judiciary authorizes subpoenas for Facebook, Twitter chiefs
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee authorized subpoenas for the chief executives of Facebook and Twitter to testify before the Nov. 3 elections.
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Senate Judiciary sends Amy Coney Barrett nomination to the floor with no Democratic votes
Democrats boycott committee meeting as Republicans vote to send Supreme Court nominee to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote expected Monday.
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Timeline for coronavirus relief package vote slips despite progress in talks
Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised doubts Thursday about getting a coronavirus aid bill passed before the Nov. 3 elections, even if a bipartisan deal is reached.
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Photo of the day: Smile, you’re on Cornyn camera
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, takes video of the Democratic senators' empty seats in the Senate Judiciary Committee as they boycott the panel's vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination.
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Power shift, return to limelight in store for Senate Budget
The Senate Budget Committee could see a leadership shakeup next year with major policy implications if there is a Democratic sweep in November.
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Senate Democrats keep focus on Supreme Court case on Obamacare
A group of 20 Senate Democrats is asking the Justice Department to stop supporting a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare.
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Supreme Court vote tears at Judiciary Committee relationships
The Senate’s tug-of-war over judges has frayed relationships and Thursday’s committee vote on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett could sever the rope.
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House Democrats float tax compromises in coronavirus relief talks
House Democrats are offering several concessions to Republicans on tax provisions in the coronavirus relief package talks, including on taxing teleworkers.
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Postal Service didn’t examine service impacts before making cuts, IG report says
The Postal Service Inspector General criticized service reductions implemented in June and July under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
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In Michigan district, Trump factor could turn seat over to Democrats
Democrats hope that President Donald Trump's behavior helps them take a Michigan district that has sent Republicans to Congress for decades.
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Optimism returns to coronavirus relief package negotiations
The Trump administration is hoping for “breakthroughs” on a coronavirus relief bill within 48 hours, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said.
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As Amy Coney Barrett heads for confirmation, Dianne Feinstein faces outside pressure to step aside
Outside liberal groups want Dianne Feinstein to be removed from her position at the Judiciary Committee, citing her role in the Barrett hearings.
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In policy preview, Democrats target oceans for climate action
Their bill likely won’t pass the House or become law this Congress, but Dems are queuing it up for a push if they regain the Senate majority in January.
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Supreme Court order on Pennsylvania ballots gives glimpse into future of voting cases
The conservative justices sent a signal late Monday that the Supreme Court might not be so hands-off on election-related disputes in the future.
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Photo of the day: A walk in the park
Photo of the day is a scene from the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden as a boy strolls through the park on a beautiful fall day in Washington
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Court weighs a pause in House lawsuit over Trump’s financial records
Federal judges on Tuesday suggested they might wait until January to decide to enfoce House subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial records.
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Coronavirus relief talks bleed past deadline amid lingering doubts
Top negotiators didn't reach a bipartisan agreement on a coronavirus relief bill by a self-imposed deadline Tuesday, but talks will continue.
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Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination expected to advance during rare Sunday Senate session
The Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett is expected to advance in a rare Sunday session, with a final confirmation vote early next week.
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One more day for coronavirus relief talks, Pelosi says
Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to decide by Tuesday evening whether a bipartisan deal on a coronavirus relief package can pass before the Nov. 3 elections.
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Supreme Court will decide border wall funding, ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
Both issues could be wiped out before the Supreme Court ever decides them, if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president in January.