Congress
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Virginia Democratic state senator suggests FBI search of her office was politically motivated
Lucas claims the investigation is an effort to intimidate and silence supporters of redistricting.
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Senate Republicans add $1 billion into spending package for Trump White House ballroom security
The funds cannot be used for non-security aspects of the ballroom construction project, according to the bill.
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Jordan requests Philadelphia officials turn over information on city's sanctuary policies
The letters were sent to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.
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Durbin says Democrats can slow but not stop nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
A key member of Senate Judiciary Committee, Durbin says he will be respectful toward Barrett, and "will be there to do my job."
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McConnell calls Coney Barrett 'exceedingly well-qualified,' Schumer says Trump's pick a 'power grab'
Senate Democratic leader Schumer says Coney Barrett is a threat to Obamacare as McConnell promises a vote on her nomination in "the weeks ahead"
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House Freedom Caucus Chair called Trump to encourage him to nominate Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Rep. Biggs's office was not able to elaborate on the details of the phone conversation between the congressman and the president but confirmed that the conversation took place.
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Alabama Democratic Sen. Doug Jones won't back Supreme Court nominee vote, amid tough reelection bid
Jones trails GOP challenger Tuberville and is considered among the most vulnerable senators seeking 2020 reelection.
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Danny Glover, Democratic lawmakers say 'we can't wait' longer for slavery reparations
"The time for reparations is now," former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer said during a discussion with Glover.
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Senate Commerce Committee threatens to subpoena tech giants to upcoming liability law hearing
Hearing will focus on 1996 shield law
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Pelosi says 'large number' of Dems wanted her to shut down gov. to stop GOP filling court vacancy
"A large number of people outside, not in the House, but outside, wanted me to shut down government," Pelosi said
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Ron Johnson requests documents from Biden, Archer's attorneys following bombshell Senate report
Senator has invited pair to appear before Congress as well.
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Democrat Senator: 'We want to rebuild' Obamacare, add 'public option' if we take back Senate
Asked if she supports expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said Democrats want to handle the court vacancy situation "one step at a time."
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Democrat Senator: 'We'll use every tool at our disposal' to slow Trump's court nomination
"I don't know that anybody's talking about trying to impeach the president between now and the election," said Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy.