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Politics
Republican Rep. John Katko, who voted for Trump's impeachment, is retiring
Katko is the third Republican who voted for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment to announce his retirement.
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Biden will focus in on voting rights and election integrity in Atlanta speech
The president is expected to speak to the importance of election integrity as a means to preserving democracy and also back changing the filibuster to make it easier to pass voting rights bills.
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House Jan. 6 committee seeks to question Fox News' Sean Hannity about the Capitol riot
In its request to speak with Hannity, the panel disclosed newly revealed texts he allegedly sent, including one on Jan. 5 that said: "[I'm] very worried about the next 48 hours."
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Politics
Longtime Chicago Congressman Bobby Rush is the latest Democrat to leave Washington
The 75-year-old former Black Panther leader won't seek a 16th term in Congress, but vowed he'll remain an activist.
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Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
The request for a call on Thursday came from the Kremlin. The White House said, "It will take a high level of engagement to address this and to try to find a path to de-escalation."
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National
Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump. 'Why would I not?'
In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
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National
Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure
A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday and will be tested again in the coming days.
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Politics
GOP Rep. Scott Perry is the first sitting lawmaker the Jan. 6 panel wants to question
Perry is the first sitting lawmaker that the panel has sought to question from regarding the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Politics
EPA announces tighter fuel economy standards for cars and trucks
The EPA announced on Monday a plan that it says will yield $190 billion in net benefits by 2050.
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The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan
The White House this week outlined a plan to install electric vehicle charger nationwide, a step it says is vital to improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.