Barbara Sprunt
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Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress
Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda.
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House Republicans want to pass a budget bill that would support Trump's policies
House Republicans are racing to advance a budget bill that would allow the party to pass many of President Trump's top policy priorities without the threat of a Senate filibuster from Democrats.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson pledges to support Trump on Gaza
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that President Trump is making a bold move by saying the U.S. will "own" Gaza and vowed to stand with Trump on the issue.
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Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions
Washington is scrambling to interpret a new Trump administration memo that appears to halt funding for many programs. The impact of the short memo, released Monday, is causing widespread confusion.
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Melania Trump is back in the White House for her second act as first lady
The role of first lady is unelected, unpaid, and usually comes with zero preparation. But Melania Trump is back in the White House with the most experience someone in her position can have.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Swatting threats against Congress are becoming increasingly common — and costly
Members of Congress are facing an increasing amount of swatting, where police are forced to respond to threatening calls or emails — which often turn out to be a hoax.
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Under the shadow of the Jan 6. 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election
Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election.
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Official tours of the U.S. Capitol building do not mention the Jan. 6 riot
Nearly 2 million tourists visit the U.S. Capitol each year and learn about the building's art and history. What they don't hear on official tours is what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.
