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House passes Republican health care bill that does not include extension of Obamacare subsidies
The bill, dubbed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, was passed in a 216-211 vote, with just Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie voting with Democrats against the legislation.
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House Republicans defeat efforts to rein in Trump on alleged Venezuelan, Caribbean boat strikes
The House voted against two Democratic resolutions that sought to limit the president's and his administration's power to attack the alleged drug trafficking boats. The first failed in a 210-216 split, and the second failed 211-213.
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Thune says Republicans have resolved logjam on minibus with Trump's help
Thune is hoping to set up the next procedural vote on the minibus before the Senate breaks for the holidays this week, but the legislation would not be able to officially pass the chamber until January. There are still holdouts on the Democratic side.
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House Republicans on Energy panel advance legislation with steep Medicaid cuts
The legislation advanced out of committee in a 30-24 split after a 26-hour mark-up that began on Tuesday.
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Homan tells AOC to do her job and 'pass some legislation' amid feud over potential DOJ probe
The pair have quarreled publicly in the past, with Ocasio-Cortez challenging the Justice Department to "come for me," over the webinar, stating she was using her "free speech rights in order to advise people of their constitutional protections."
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Noem lends support for suspension of habeas corpus for illegal migrants in some conditions
The Trump White House last week said it was considering using the border crisis as justification to suspend habeas corpus. President Donald Trump has at times used the term "invasion" to describe the immigration crisis at the border.
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House panel passes tax portion of GOP budget bill
The bill goes to the House Budget Committee next, which will combine all portions of the budget legislation into a package before it goes to the House floor.
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Former Missouri Governor, Senator Kit Bond dies at 86
Christopher “Kit” Bond was the youngest governor elected in Missouri at age 33 and the first Republican to hold the office in about 30 years.
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House Ethics watchdog finally opens in 119th Congress after board members finally appointed
The office is designed to receive ethics complaints from the public against any House member, investigate the validity of the allegations, and then turn legitimate cases to the House Ethics Committee, which makes the final decision.
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House Judiciary opens investigation into how foreign censorship could impact American free speech
The lawmaker said the Polish government has already taken steps to silence its opponents on social media platforms like TikTok, revoked the license for a popular Polish news station, and has treated opponents "inhumanely."
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Senate confirms Troy Meink as Air Force secretary in bipartisan vote
The Senate voted 74-25 to confirm Meink, with only Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina not voting.
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House Republican introduces resolution to boot New Jersey Democrat Reps from committees over protest
Authorities claim this went well beyond a peaceful protest, as the three members of Congress allegedly stormed the facility, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and charged with trespassing.
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Massie relishes role of Washington's 'Mr No,' as Kentuckians continue to reelect him in big numbers
Massie even drew the ire of President Trump, in 2020, when he opposed a Covid relief bill.