Kelsey Snell
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$19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House Vote
Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation.
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At Meeting, House Democrats To Address Calls To Impeach Trump
Despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's misgivings about impeaching the president, Democrats will meet to discuss the subject after a series of moves by the administration to stymie congressional probes.
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Democrats' Impeachment Divide Tests Pelosi
President Trump's efforts to block congressional oversight into his administration and Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report is ratcheting up impeachment talk among House Democrats.
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House Democrats Subpoena Trump Tax Returns
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal argues the Treasury secretary is in violation of U.S. tax code that states the department must turn over tax returns requested by the panel.
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House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. She says voters in critical districts aren't focused on impeaching President Trump.
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News Brief: China's Belt And Road Initiative, Pivot District, 'Avengers'
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in a forum on China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also, a look at a district that voted for Obama and then Trump.
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Congress Subpoenas Deutsche Bank As Part Of Democrats' Probe Of Trump Finances
It's the latest sign that Democrats will continue to seek information on potential criminal activity by President Trump and his businesses after special counsel Robert Mueller's report is made public.
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Power In The White House Is Growing With Acting Agency And Cabinet Department Heads
With so many acting cabinet secretaries who do not need Senate confirmation many Republican Senators are concerned the Trump administration is weakening their advice and consent Constitutional role.
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McConnell's 2020 Plan: Cast GOP As 'Firewall' Against Socialism
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged that Republicans need to regain support with women and college graduates in the suburbs — which he said led to loss of the House in 2018.
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Disaster Relief Legislation Has Stalled Over A Fight About Money For Puerto Rico
A fight over how much additional disaster assistance Puerto Rico should get has stalled action on a Senate package that also provides money for states recovering from other natural disasters