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Noem becomes third Trump nominee to have hearing delayed because of FBI: report
The hearing has been rescheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. Eastern.
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Iowa senator Joni Ernst backs Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
Ernst previously expressed an openness to supporting Hegseth after she had "encouraging conversations" with him last month, but held off on officially endorsing him until after the hearing.
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Former West Virginia Governor Jim Justice sworn in as latest GOP senator
Justice was sworn in by Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, and was joined by fellow West Virginia GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
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Democratic doctors in Congress plan to create new caucus if RFK Jr is confirmed as HHS secretary
Washington Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier led a group of Democratic doctors in voicing opposition for Kennedy in a news conference Wednesday. She was joined by Democratic Reps. Ami Bera of California, Herb Conaway of New Jersey, and Lauren Underwood of Illinois.
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete, knives in visitor center
"Our officers spotted a machete in the man’s bag, stopped the x-ray machine, arrested the man, and secured the machete," the police said in a thread on X. "Three knives were also found in the bag, along with the machete. Security screening was temporarily stopped at the north side of the Capitol Visitor Center while we investigated."
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House Republican introduces bill to allow Trump to negotiate Panama Canal purchase
“President Trump is right to consider repurchasing the Panama Canal. China’s interest in and presence around the canal is a cause for concern,” Johnson said in a statement.
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Rick Scott reintroduces bill to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round
The legislation is supported by President-elect Donald Trump, who vowed last month that Republicans "will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time." The Senate previously passed a bill to make DST permanent in 2022, but it did not become law.
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Republicans, now in control of Congress, move to put limit on how long members can serve
Under the amendment, a senator could serve two services and a House member could serve three terms.
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Here are the 48 House Democrats who joined Republicans to pass the Laken Riley Act
The legislation passed the House in a bipartisan 264-159 vote, which saw a total of 48 Democrats side with all Republicans to pass the bill.
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Trump signals flexibility on border, tax 'mega-bill' ahead of Senate GOP meeting
Trump is expected to meet with Thune and other key Republicans on Wednesday to discuss legislative strategy and key priorities in hopes to get his legislative agenda passed.
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Congressional Republicans revive Trump-backed SAVE Act
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy and Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee sponsored the legislation in their respective chambers in the 119th Congress. Roy introduced the bill on Friday, but Lee is expected to introduce the act next week.
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Kennedy to meet with Senate Democrats on health committees next week
Kennedy is expected to meet with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) Ranking Member Bernie Sanders, and committee member Ed Markey next week.
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