Kelsey Snell
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Politics
Trump, Leading Democrats Fault Each Other As Partial Shutdown Heads Into 2019
Trump has only a few more days to advance any spending agreement with the help of full GOP control in Washington. But a leading House Republican said no votes in that chamber are expected this week.
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Without Funding For Border Security, Trump Refuses To Pass Short Term Spending Bill
Congress was on the verge of passing a short term bill to avoid a partial shutdown but President Trump said he wouldn't sign anything without border security money.
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Politics
McConnell Announces Plan To Avert Partial Government Shutdown
Congress appears to be on the verge of avoiding a partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan would delay a fight over border wall funding until February.
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Politics
New Spending Proposal Suggests Compromise May Be Reached, Government Shutdown Avoided
New talks on Capitol Hill about a government spending proposal signal the White House is backing down from its demand for $5 billion for a border wall as they try to fashion a deal before Friday's deadline
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Trump Threatens Partial Shutdown Over Border Wall Funding
President Trump wants $5 billion to build a border wall, but Democrats won't agree to more than $1.3 billion in border security. If they don't reach a deal by Friday there will be a partial shutdown.
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Politics
Congress To Make Members Pay Out Of Pocket For Sexual Harassment Settlements
Lawmakers are expected to vote this week to overhaul how Congress handles accusations of sexual misconduct. The deal follows a nearly year-long standoff over member liability and other issues.
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Politics
GOP Sen. Tim Scott To Oppose Trump Judicial Nominee
South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott said he would oppose Thomas Farr, President Trump's nominee to the federal bench, due to reports he helped suppress the vote in political campaigns.
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Politics
Democrats Nominate Nancy Pelosi As Next House Speaker
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi won an internal caucus vote to serve as speaker of the House, but she isn't totally in the clear for the floor vote in January.
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Pelosi Likely To Be Next Speaker After Rep. Fudge Drops Challenge
Sixteen Democrats who are critical of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi argue it is time for new leadership, and say they will vote against her for speaker. Pelosi, however, remains confident.
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National
Newsbrief: Death Toll In California, Democrats In The House And Florida Recount
Wildfire continues in Calif., raising the death toll to 63. Democrats are facing important decisions now that their party is in control of the House. And the vote counting continues in Florida.