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Senate Judiciary cancels vote on Blanche attorney general nomination amid GOP opposition
The senators are concerned the department under Blanche's leadership will revive the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, since an agreement on the deal still exists in writing.
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Fauci met with Obama-era CDC director before pitching masks at nursing homes to mandate-wary Trump
Fauci, who was pardoned by former President Joe Biden of any crimes he might have committed during the pandemic, declined to answer the question and invoked the Fifth Amendment.
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GOP senators see path for Fauci prosecution through IRS official's similar Fifth Amendment flub
Lois Lerner gave opening statement, then clammed up in 2013 hearing on IRS discrimination against conservative applications for tax-exempt status, and it didn't work, Sen. Lankford notes at Fauci's inquisition.
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Rush to judgement? Three crucial questions remain unanswered about Capitol siege
What did Nancy Pelosi know? A prior plot or spontaneous riot? Were there inside facilitators?
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Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, says she'll vote to impeach President Trump
Republican Rep. John Katko of New York also announced on Tuesday that he will vote to impeach.
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Authorities are working to hold people accountable after events in the nation's capital last week
US Attorney Michael Sherwin said a "strike force" of prosecutors has been created "to build seditious and conspiracy charges related to the most heinous acts that occurred in the Capitol."
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Ex-Democratic Sen. Boxer registers to lobby for Chinese firm blacklisted for surveillance of Muslims
"Senator Boxer is a force who has earned respect ... around the world," says employer Mercury Public Affairs, a lobbying firm.
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Ten months into pandemic, CDC is now requiring international visitors to show negative COVID test
Starting January 26, international visitors will be required to show negative COVID-19 tests taken "no more than" 72 hours before their departure to the U.S.
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After bitter election, GOP newcomer to focus on election integrity in first term
Freshman rep is the youngest GOP official in party's history.
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House to vote Tuesday on resolution calling for Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump
The vote is expected to take place at about 7:30 Tuesday evening.
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Freshman GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn losing support for speaking at rally before Capitol siege
The young congressman has denounced the violence at the Capitol and said he bears no responsibility for the actions of the 'thugs'
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Biden concerned impeachment effort will delay work on virus, agenda, asks Congress to split time
The incoming president has asked Congressional leaders whether they will be able to 'bifurcate' the Senate's time to address impeachment and cabinet picks
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Pelosi, McConnell seen negatively by wide margins in new poll; opinion split on Pence, Cruz, Hawley
Less than a majority of Republicans view Senate Republican leader McConnell favorably, while 67% of Democrats continue to approve of recently reelected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.