Voter fraud charges filed against GOP Rep. Steve Watkins
Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins (R) was charged Tuesday with three felonies and a misdemeanor over allegations he voted illegally in a 2019 local election.Local media...
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House panel approves measure requiring masks on public transport
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a measure requiring passengers and workers on major public transportation to wear masks for the duration of the...
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GOP lawmakers push amendment to rescind authority for troops in Afghanistan
Conservative Republicans are pushing an amendment to the annual defense spending bill in the House that would rescind authorization from troops in Afghanistan. The amendment would...
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House panel advances funding bill mandating police reform
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday advanced a funding bill with a slew of police reforms that are unlikely to make it through the GOP-controlled Senate.The committee...
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Republicans say Biden energy plan will help GOP in rust belt states
Top Republicans are looking to target presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s $2 trillion climate and infrastructure plan, expressing confidence the former vice president’s position...
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House GOP lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) revealed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the ninth member of Congress with a confirmed or...
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Pelosi 'absolutely' willing to push August recess to work on coronavirus relief
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that she will delay the House’s August recess if the time is needed to reach a deal to renew...
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House Democrats renew push to get Trump financial records
House Democrats have renewed their push to obtain President Trump’s financial records after the Supreme Court ruled against them last week but allowed them to resubmit...
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70 progressive groups call for next Foreign Affairs chair to reflect 'progressive realism'
Progressive groups focused on foreign policy are pushing House Democratic leadership to ensure the next head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee supports a progressive...
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Texas Democrat proposes legislation requiring masks in federal facilities
Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) proposed legislation on Monday requiring masks to be worn in federal facilities as coronavirus cases continue to surge in some areas...
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House to vote next week on ridding Capitol of Confederate statues
The House will vote next week on legislation to remove statues in the Capitol of people who served in the Confederacy or who otherwise worked...
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House panel advances health bill with $24B in emergency COVID-19 funds
The House Appropriations Committee on Monday approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill for 2021, which included $24.43 billion in emergency funds...