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STEPHEN GROVES

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Abandoned by his colleagues after negotiating a border compromise, GOP senator faces backlash alone

A former youth minister in the Baptist church, Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford is known as one of the most sincere and well-liked members of the Senate

Abandoned by his colleagues after negotiating a border compromise, GOP senator faces backlash alone
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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 Republican opposition grows to Ukraine aid, Senate leaders say the world is watching

As a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing

As Republican opposition grows to Ukraine aid, Senate leaders say the world is watching
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House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes

House Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries

House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes
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Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session

The Senate has passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after almost a week of debate and growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States abroad

Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
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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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Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats plan to “constantly over the next year” remind voters that it was Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, who torpedoed a bipartisan bill on border enforcement

Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'
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Special counsel who questioned Biden's memory to testify at House hearing

House Republicans will hold a public hearing next month with the special counsel who found evidence that President Joe Biden had mishandled classified information when he was out of office but also concluded that criminal charges were not warranted

Special counsel who questioned Biden's memory to testify at House hearing
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Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice

Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
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US adults fracture along party lines in support for Ukraine military funding, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that U.S. adults have become fractured along party lines in their support for military aid for Ukraine

US adults fracture along party lines in support for Ukraine military funding, AP-NORC poll finds
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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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House Republicans push bill to arrest migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed

The House has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of theft

House Republicans push bill to arrest migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed
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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 Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds

House Democrats are launching a long-shot effort to push $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote

House Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds
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House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come

House Republicans are huddling in West Virginia for a strategy-planning retreat designed to unify the often-fractious conference as they head into the final months before the November election

House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come
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Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime

A group of Democratic and independent senators are pushing legislation that focuses on immigrants — with permanent legal status or without — who are charged with or convicted of violent crimes

Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sat on a funding package that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine for over a month

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress

Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico as immigration has become a major issue in elections that will decide control of Congress

Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
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Speaker Johnson will meet with Trump as the Republican House leader fights for his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with Donald Trump for a press conference on election integrity

Speaker Johnson will meet with Trump as the Republican House leader fights for his job
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is heading to Congress to address U.S. lawmakers on the importance of keeping a strong partnership between the two countries at a time of tension in the Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad
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House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
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House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

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