Claudia Grisales
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Politics
Ousted Capitol Security Officials To Testify On Insurrection In 1st Public Hearing
The security hearing is just one of the ways lawmakers are continuing to investigate the events that led to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Politics
Democrats Unveil Sweeping Immigration Bill
The legislation includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but its fate in Congress, which has rejected such measures for the past two decades, is uncertain.
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Health
Republican Congressman Ron Wright Of Texas Dies After COVID-19 Hospitalization
Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright has died after he tested positive for the coronavirus infection more than two weeks ago. Wright has remained in isolation and was also being treated for cancer.
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Politics
House Votes To Remove GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene From 2 Committees
The House voted to remove Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the Education and Budget committees following controversial statements citing conspiracy theories prior to her election win.
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Politics
Pelosi Blasts GOP Leadership's Underreaction To Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Remarks
The speaker rebuked House Republicans for giving the supporter of conspiracy theories a spot on the Education Committee. Greene's views have come under fresh scrutiny this week.
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Politics
House To Deliver Impeachment Article Against Trump To Senate
The House impeachment managers are expected to deliver an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday. The impeachment trial is set to begin in two weeks.
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Politics
House And Senate Approve Waiver For Lloyd Austin, Biden's Pick To Head Pentagon
The House normally has no role in Cabinet nominations, but because Austin, a retired Army general, has been out of uniform for less than seven years, both chambers of Congress must approve a waiver.
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Politics
Pelosi Taps Honoré, Retired Military Leader, To Lead Capitol Security Review
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that Russel Honoré, who commanded troops during Hurricane Katrina, would conduct a security review of the Capitol complex after last week's riot.
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Politics
Ahead Of Impeachment, Security Is Tight At The Capitol
Barricades were set several blocks from the Capitol building. Law enforcement and national guard officials checked badges for anyone to enter the perimeter even by foot.
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Politics
House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal
More than half of House Democrats back articles of impeachment and are pressing leaders to reconvene next week to vote on them. Leaders warn if the president isn't removed they will proceed.