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McConnell opens Senate, says Trump ‘fed lies’ to mob
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the…
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Congress seals deal for $900 billion in COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally…
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Congress wrestles with COVID-19 relief deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — After numerous fits and starts and months of inaction, optimism is finally building in Washington for a…
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Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats…
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In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would…
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Coronavirus
Virus spreads on panel handling Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about…
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Biden warns GOP: Don’t jam through Ginsburg nominee
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump and leading Senate Republicans on Sunday for trying to jam through…
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Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a public backlash over mail disruptions, President Donald Trump’s administration scrambled to respond as the House…
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In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink. The House leader, D-Calif., has been here before, negotiating…
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Coronavirus
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no new help for jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in…
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Business
Virus aid talks at impasse as McConnell, Trump huddle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., huddled at the White House Thursday with President Donald Trump, searching for…
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Virus aid: Where things stand in Washington talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan…
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Coronavirus
Stalled coronavirus relief talks shake loose a little
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers reported progress Saturday on a huge coronavirus relief bill, as political pressure mounts to restore an…
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McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but…
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