Deirdre Walsh
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Lawmakers have a lot on their agenda as Congress returns from a 2-week recess
House Republicans are drafting legislation to avoid a default on the nation's credit limit. Senators face a possible vote on temporarily replacing ailing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on a judiciary panel.
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California Sen. Dianne Feinstein faces pressure to resign amid health absence
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is seeking a temporary replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee as she handles a health issue. That process could be politically messy.
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As debt ceiling talks stall, Speaker McCarthy says GOP may move its own bill
President Biden and Speaker McCarthy continue to spar over the next steps in negotiations on the debt ceiling. The country faces a historic default if no deal is reached before the summer deadline.
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President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed
The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.
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New York DA investigating Trump calls GOP requests 'unprecedented' and 'unlawful'
Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.
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How are Republicans reacting to Trump's claims that he'll be arrested?
GOP lawmakers generally are defending former President Donald Trump, who said he was going to be arrested Tuesday. Republicans claim a probe by the Manhattan DA's office is politically motivated.
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House Republicans wanted to focus on their agenda. Trump dominates the conversation
House Republicans are meeting this week to discuss their plans at they hold the majority in the House. They find themselves defending former President Donald Trump.
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An injured Marine gives searing testimony on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Marine sergeant, who survived a terrorist bombing on the Abbey gate at the Kabul airport in 2021, recounted chaos and atrocities he witnessed. Veterans urged Congress to help those left behind.
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Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing
Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.
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Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.