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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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National Science Foundation to break up major US climate research center in Colorado: OMB
The decision to break up the center, which was created in 1960 for research in atmospheric chemistry and physical meteorology, comes after the Trump administration reduced funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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FAA eases flight reductions to 3%
“The 3 percent reduction will remain in place while the FAA monitors system performance throughout the weekend and evaluates whether normal operations can resume,” the FAA said
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Gabbard, National Archives release documents on search for Amelia Earhart after disappearance
"These records include reports, maps, and other documents tracing Earhart's final journey," DNI Tulsi Gabbard said
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Former Federal Reserve Bank governor violated stock trading rules, ethics report concludes
The report follows Adriana Kugler's resignation in August
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Congress used government funding bill to 'erase' $3.4 trillion in deficits
This is hardly the first time Congress has wiped the PAYGO scorecard to avoid the consequences of a bill’s deficit impact.
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Melania Trump, Usha Vance to visit Camp Lejeune
The first and second ladies will have multiple engagements, including activities with students on base that incorporate their education initiatives
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TN police officer in critical condition after crash with state trooper during Vance's motorcade
"We ask everyone to keep the officer, family and the medical staff in your prayers," Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp said
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Trump signals he will move ahead with BBC lawsuit of up to $5 billion despite apology
The BBC apologized to the president Thursday for the misleading edits, acknowledging that it failed to live up to the company's standards by giving a false impression. But it did not agree to compensate him.
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Latest Taxpayer Outrage: Dead people paid hundreds of millions in Medicaid and food stamps
The OIG found that despite prior audits and corrective actions, some of the same issues persist, such as states continuing to make capitation payments to MCOs for enrollees who have passed away.
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Trump pulls endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene over recent criticism: 'She has gone far left'
Greene has blasted the president in recent months, primarily for his focus on ending foreign wars and policies, despite running on an "America First" platform. Greene most recently urged the White House to focus on domestic issues instead.
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Georgia judge drops three charges from Trump 2020 election interference case
McAfee directed prosecutors to drop charges 14, 15 and 27 from the case, which consist of conspiracy and criminal attempt to file false documents and filing false documents.