Claudia Grisales
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Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown
House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.
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Lawmakers race to strike funding deal as threat of government shutdown looms
Congress has two weeks to strike a funding deal and avoid a government shutdown. But tensions are high amid a debate on political violence, complicating their path.
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Congress worries U.S. strike on Venezuelan boat signals new era in war power for Trump
We look at the U.S. strike on a Venezuelan boat earlier this month, which has riled lawmakers, even Republican ones, who say the strike did not follow standard practices and policies.
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Epstein accusers shared their stories on Capitol Hill, calling for justice
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are continuing their push to compel the full release of federal files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a monthlong recess. From funding the government to calls to release the Epstein files, they face a packed agenda.
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Congress returns from recess, with a month-end government shutdown looming
Lawmakers return to Congress this week from their August recess. They face a long to-do list, with the risk of a government shutdown looming.
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A newly approved redistricting plan will test the Texas GOP's reach with Latinos
President Trump and Republicans made big inroads with Hispanic voters in Texas last year. Now, a newly approved redistricting plan will test whether those gains are locked in for good.
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First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair
The Justice Department is expected to deliver files from its Jeffrey Epstein investigation to the House Oversight Committee starting Friday. The panel plans to release some of the files publicly.
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Trump says his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein was over spa workers at Mar-a-Lago
Trump has said he kicked Epstein out of his club for hiring workers away from Mar-a-Lago. When asked Tuesday if the workers included young women, Trump responded, "the answer is yes, they were."
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House Speaker Johnson calls for early summer recess to avoid vote on Epstein files
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home early for their summer recess to avoid dragging out a fight within the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
