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Blanche meets with possible GOP holdouts as Cassidy warns of 'lawfare' under acting AG
Blanche has already worked to appease Texas Sen. John Cornyn and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the committee phase by providing a written statement saying the so-called Trump IRS Anti-Weaponization Fund had been closed.
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House Democrats refer Energy Sec. Wright to DOJ for prosecution for allegedly lying to congress
The decision on whether to prosecute Wright will be made by the Department of Justice. Lying to Congress is a federal crime usually prosecuted as making a false statement (18 U.S.C. § 1001) or as perjury (18 U.S.C. § 1621) if the person spoke under oath. Both offenses carry a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison.
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Rand Paul's Fauci diaries exposed sensitive medical details on 20 individuals: report
During his time as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Fauci had access to medical information about people with cancer, Ebola and HIV.
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Senator Fetterman denies he's 'a progressive,' just 'very committed' to abortion, defending Israel
'Maverick' senator unleashes on his party's Bob Menendez. His chief of staff claims Fetterman's positions haven't changed.
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US Senate staffer caught filming himself having sex in Judiciary Committee room has been fired
U.S. Capitol Police looking into potential criminal violations. “We are aware and looking into this.”
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Conservatives unhappy with Speaker Johnson over defense bill passage with FISA reauthorization
Two FISA reform bills were pulled from the House floor and the NDAA passed with a temporary FISA extension through April 19. GOP members are fine with pay raises for military service personnel, but upset about continuing warrantless searches of Americans' communications.
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GOP senators move to cut US funding from UN agency with alleged ties to Hamas, antisemitism
Hamas launched a terror attack on Israel, and Israel in turn declared war on Hamas.
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Stefanik files misconduct complaint against Obama-appointed judge over alleged election meddling
Congresswoman says Howell recently gave a speech in which she "insinuated the election of President Trump will lead to fascism in America."
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Two more House members announce they won't seek reelection, as Hill lawmakers exit at record pace
Members of Congress are leaving office at record pace
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Senators launch bipartisan effort to end unemployment payments for 'jobless millionaires'
Utah GOP Rep. John Curtis is introduced a companion bill in the House
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Republican House majority adjourns with some wins, but much unfinished business ahead
Two issues that the House has yet to resolve is federal spending, which is higher than it was compared to this same time last year and reforming the government surveillance program of U.S. citizens abroad
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Budget watchdog: U.S. lawmakers considering $2.3 trillion in new borrowing
Congress passed a "laddered" continuing resolution with a final spending deadline of Feb. 2
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House passes Defense bill with FISA extension, military pay raise, measure heads to Biden's desk
Bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk for his approval