WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Embattled Republican U.S. Representative George Santos said today he will not run for re-election in an announcement made shortly after a damning
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The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job. This time,
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Shutdown looms as House Republicans again block own spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to restart his stalled spending agenda failed on Thursday when Republicans for a third time blocked a
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Watchdog: West Virginia Congressman Mooney likely broke rules with Aruba trip
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A congressional watchdog has determined that Rep. Alex Mooney likely broke House rules when the West Virginia Republican accepted a trip
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President Biden Encourages ‘Friendship’ Across The Aisle At White House Picnic
WASHINGTON — President Biden urged the need for friendship during brief welcoming remarks at the annual White House Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn. First lady Jill
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Castro To Meet Caribbean Leaders During Congressional Tour of Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN — Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) is accompanying Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and
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Biden Sounds Hopeful On Debt Ceiling, Treasury Warns of June 5 Default Date
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Democratic President Joe Biden and a Republican negotiator said on Friday they were working on a deal to raise the U.S. government’s
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