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Blackburn vows Tennessee-style DOGE initiative to root out waste and fraud in state government
The first woman elected to hold the state's highest executive office, Blackburn noted that Tennessee balances its budget annually but said a comprehensive "good sweep" of the budget would help identify opportunities to reduce spending.
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Republicans fast track a veterans bill on Veterans Day, Dems cry foul
It also deals with VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters, and it establishes a screening process for admission to certain mental health care programs. Democrats are crying foul, calling it “dirty pool” and a “dirty trick.”
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Massie crosses threshold to force House vote on full Epstein files release
Four Republicans, including lame-duck Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, joined all Democrats to bypass GOP leadership and bring Epstein Files Transparency Act II to a floor vote.
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Pelosi, Schumer tap 'informal' Biden advisor to 'establish and preserve' Jan. 6 narrative
Historian Jon Meacham helped write some of President Biden's speeches during the 2020 campaign as well as his inaugural address
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Virginia Rep. Spanberger wants full probe by fellow Dem Gov Northam on 'egregious' interstate backup
The Democratic Rep. running for re-election in a swing district is hitting out against the emergency response to the 'catastrophe' on I-95
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Second Democrat Rep. Swalwell spotted in Florida despite vocally supporting strict COVID measures
Swalwell has repeatedly blasted Republicans over the pandemic and insisted more measures be instituted.
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Democrat voting rules bill prohibits states from requiring ID or social to obtain absentee ballot
A state "may not deny a voter a ballot or the opportunity to cast it on the grounds that the voter does not possess a current and valid driver's license number or a social security number," the proposed bill says.
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Biden, Democrats require Venmo, PayPal, others to report $600 or more of payments to IRS
The law was included in the Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed with only Democratic votes through budget reconciliation to avoid the Senate filibuster
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Stefanik defends Greene after Twitter ban, as GOP House chair releases fresh slate of endorsements
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was permanently suspended from the social media platform earlier this week
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Schumer calls for Senate rules change if GOP filibusters voting rights legislation
The Senate should "restore the vision of extended debate where every senator is heard but no senator has a veto," said Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley.
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Jan. 6 committee requests cooperation from Fox News' Hannity, publicizes text messages
Hannity texted Trump's chief of staff on Jan. 6 to get the president to make a statement squashing the riot.
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Manchin says changing filibuster with nuclear option will be 'heavy lift,' dimming hopes for his yes
The moderate Democrat continues to appear unswayed by the arguments of his party to eliminate the legislative filibuster
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McConnell to attend funeral of former Senate colleague Isakson on Jan. 6, report
The late Georgia GOP senator was a close friend and ally to McConnell