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Biden and McCarthy gear up for the next round of debt ceiling talks
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are expected to meet Monday afternoon for a face to face meeting on addressing the debt ceiling — with less… Read More
Biden signs sweeping climate, health care, tax bill into law
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden signed Democrats’ hallmark spending bill into law on Tuesday, a major legislative victory punctuating a string of bipartisan legislative achievements that Democrats hope to… Read More
Jan. 6 panel sheds light on the 187 minutes Trump went dark during Capitol siege
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack detailed former President Trump’s “complete dereliction of duty” as he ignored pleas to condemn the violence and… Read More
‘This Is How I’m Going To Die’: Police Sergeant Recalls The Terror Of Jan. 6
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — In gripping emotional testimony, U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell recounted the “horrific and devastating” violence of Jan. 6 during the first hearing of the select committee… Read More
Here’s What’s In The American Rescue Plan As It Heads Toward Final Passage
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The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
House Poised To Pass Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
10 Senate Republicans Outline $600B Counteroffer To Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Bill
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The senators are asking to work with President Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved “quickly by Congress with bipartisan support.”
66 Million And Counting: Americans Are Breaking Early Voting Records
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With a week left, Americans have already cast 66 million early ballots, putting the 2020 election on track for historic levels of voter turnout.
Trump Leaves Walter Reed 3 Days After Admission For COVID-19 Treatment
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President Trump has been at Walter Reed since Friday evening for coronavirus treatment. In a tweet, he said, “Don’t be afraid of Covid.” The White House physician would not comment on the remarks.
Doctors: Trump Being Treated With Steroid But Could Be Discharged As Early As Monday
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President Trump has experienced two drops in his oxygen levels over the course of his COVID-19 diagnosis, his medical team said Sunday.
Post Office Chief Suspends Controversial Changes Until After Election
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Louis DeJoy, an ally of President Trump, has come under fire in recent weeks for what’s viewed as directives to slow down USPS in order to suppress absentee or mail-in votes.
Wanted: Young People To Work The Polls This November
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Election officials fear a massive shortage of poll workers for the general election as older people opt out of their normal election-year service due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Trump Pledges To ‘Pressure’ Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns
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The administration acknowledges the risk of students spreading the contagion to vulnerable populations but emphasizes that school closures disrupt “critical services to children and their families.”
Trump Calls Bounty Report A ‘Hoax’ Despite Administration’s Briefing Of Congress
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The president dismisses the allegation as politically motivated. The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to receive a briefing on the matter Wednesday.
The History Behind ‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’
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In response to the violent protests in Minneapolis, the president tweets a phrase that goes back to the 1960s, used by a white police chief known for inflaming racial tensions in Miami.