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LISA MASCARO

LISA MASCARO

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House Republicans are ready to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, if they have the votes

The U.S. House is ready to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

House Republicans are ready to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, if they have the votes
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Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as as GOP revolts.

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas was not, in fact, impeached, by the House

Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as as GOP revolts.
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The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel

The Senate is making a last-gasp push toward approving wartime funding for Ukraine and other U.S. allies

The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel
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As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate has voted to move forward on legislation that would provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel

As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'
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The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain

The U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia

The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
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House GOP will try again to impeach Mayorkas after failing once. But outcome is still uncertain

Having failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the first time, House Republicans are determined to try again

House GOP will try again to impeach Mayorkas after failing once. But outcome is still uncertain
Economy|News|US|World

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will not feel “rushed” to pass the $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls
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US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right

With U.S. aid for Ukraine teetering in Congress, it’s up to House Speaker Mike Johnson to decide what happens next

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right
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Hunter Biden's years of personal grief and public missteps are focus of House impeachment probe

In the fall of 2015, Joe Biden had chosen to forgo a White House run, preparing to enter private life for the first time in his long political career

Hunter Biden's years of personal grief and public missteps are focus of House impeachment probe
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Days from a government shutdown Congress is racing to strike a deal. But aid for Ukraine is stalled

Days before a partial government shutdown, negotiators in Congress are working furiously to finish up a federal spending plan

Days from a government shutdown Congress is racing to strike a deal. But aid for Ukraine is stalled
US

McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump

Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues by announcing he would be stepping down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come

McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
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Takeaways from Hunter Biden's combative deposition with Republican lawmakers

The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden has been released

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's combative deposition with Republican lawmakers
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Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid

Shortages of ammo and supplies are quickly resulting in Ukraine losing ground, U.S. congressional leaders warn

Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid
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McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House

McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
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McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
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Biden says her name — Laken Riley — at urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republicans had demanded it but never expected President Joe Biden to say it during his State of the Union address

Biden says her name — Laken Riley — at urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
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House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump

House Republicans are launching a vast re-investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, seeking to push the blame away from Donald Trump

House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump
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Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine
Election|US

White House encourages House GOP to 'move on' from Biden impeachment effort

President Joe Biden’s top White House lawyer is encouraging House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his chamber’s efforts to impeach the president over unproven claims that Biden benefited from the business dealings of his son and brother

White House encourages House GOP to 'move on' from Biden impeachment effort
Election|News|US

Trump is making the Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House

Donald Trump is making the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol a cornerstone of his bid to return to the White House

Trump is making the Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House
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Biden impeachment inquiry is at a crossroads. As Hunter Biden declines to appear, GOP eyes next move

The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has hit a crossroads

Biden impeachment inquiry is at a crossroads. As Hunter Biden declines to appear, GOP eyes next move
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Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership

Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Election|News|US

Some of Trump's allies in Congress already support his 2025 ideas on deportations and Jan. 6 pardons

Donald Trump is campaigning on promises of mass deportations and of pardons for those convicted in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and his ideas are being met with little pushback by a new era of Republicans in Congress

Some of Trump's allies in Congress already support his 2025 ideas on deportations and Jan. 6 pardons
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GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke

Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is escalating her criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson and threatening his ouster

GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke

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