Lexie Schapitl
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House approves spending bill, leaving senators hours to act before shutdown deadline
The House has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. The timing leaves the Senate just hours to act before a midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
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Senate Republicans concerned with Gaetz nomination ask to access House ethics probe
Senators are calling for access to a House Ethics Committee probe into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following his nomination to be the next Attorney General under president-elect Donald Trump.
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'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.
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Trump wins Pennsylvania, delivering harsh blow to Harris campaign
Securing the state’s 19 electoral votes is a major victory for Trump and a major blow to Vice President Harris.
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All eyes are on Pennsylvania this election cycle. Erie County demonstrates why.
A political update from Erie, Pa., which has been pivotal to, and a bellwether of, presidential election outcomes.
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'Uncommitted' movement doesn't endorse Harris, but asks supporters to vote against Trump
The Uncommitted National Movement announces it will not endorse Vice President Harris but does not want supporters to vote for former President Donald Trump, and it discourages third-party votes.
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In break with tradition, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union of 1.3 million workers, will not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump for president, after decades of backing Democrats.
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Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris
Cheney's remarks, which were shared by an attendee on social media, come as the Harris campaign is taking steps to court disenchanted Republican voters.
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Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant again
Kate Cox, a Texas woman who sued her state when she was denied an abortion there, announced that she is pregnant during the DNC’s delegate roll call.
