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Trump calls on Cotton to stop blocking Sunshine Protection Act
In a Truth Social post, Trump said voters should call Cotton’s cell phone
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Democrats divided on filibuster's future if they take control of U.S. Senate
The filibuster is a procedure in the U.S. Senate used to continue debate and prolong a vote on a bill, resolution or nomination
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Oregon Senator who pushed to tax the rich watched his son build a $467 million hedge fund
Wyden is one of the Senate's loudest voices on taxing the wealthy, banning congressional stock trades and investigating Epstein's finances. While his own worth has been estimated as high as $35 million, his son's own financial dealings -- including a questionable buyback of common stock from a troubled strip club enterprise -- raises fair questions about consistency and conflicts. There is no evidence Wyden directed any trades.
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Vance will resign Senate seat at midnight to clear way for inauguration
Vance was elected vice president in November as part of President-elect Donald Trump's Republican ticket. Ohio GOP Gov. Mike DeWine will select a replacement for Vance, who has only been on the national stage for three years, in the coming weeks.
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House Judiciary expected to continue Hunter Biden probe despite pardon
Jordan said that one way the investigation can continue is by interviewing special counsel David Weiss, who ultimately recommended Hunter Biden be prosecuted on federal gun and tax evasion charges.
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Senate advances 'Laken Riley Act' with bipartisan support, setting up final vote
If passed, the act would mandate the detention of illegal immigrants charged with an array of crimes.
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House passes bill sanctioning International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant
The sanctions could include blocking or revoking visas, and prohibiting US property transactions.
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Biggs hopeful 'Laken Riley Act' will be on Trump's desk by inauguration
The 'Laken Riley Act' got bipartisan support in the House with 48 Democrats and 216 Republicans voting to for it.
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Trump says after Senate GOP meeting 'great unity' but still disagreement on how to pass his bill
The GOP is planning to use budget reconciliation, which is a legislative tool has been used by both parties in the past to avoid the filibuster, and Trump says "it doesn't matter" whether the party passes one large bill or two
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GOP Reps. Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish the ATF
"The ATF should be abolished before they eventually abolish our Second Amendment,” said Boebert in a statement.
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Senate Judiciary sets dates for AG nominee Pam Bondi's confirmation hearings
Bondi, who also served as Trump's personal lawyer during his first impeachment trial, is slated to appear in front of the committee on Wednesday, January 15, and Thursday, January 16.
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Democratic doctors in Congress plan to create new caucus if RFK Jr is confirmed as HHS secretary
Washington Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier led a group of Democratic doctors in voicing opposition for Kennedy in a news conference Wednesday. She was joined by Democratic Reps. Ami Bera of California, Herb Conaway of New Jersey, and Lauren Underwood of Illinois.
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete, knives in visitor center
"Our officers spotted a machete in the man’s bag, stopped the x-ray machine, arrested the man, and secured the machete," the police said in a thread on X. "Three knives were also found in the bag, along with the machete. Security screening was temporarily stopped at the north side of the Capitol Visitor Center while we investigated."