Political and Legislative
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Sen. McCarthy Secures Speaker Vote After Historic Battle
He got the gavel. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) became the 55th Speaker of the House in the midnight hour…
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Judge Denies Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit from New York Attorney General
A New York state judge on Friday rejected a motion from former President Trump to dismiss a…
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Sen. McCarthy Gets Boost After Eleven Failed Votes
Kevin McCarthy and his conservative opponents have reached a tentative breakthrough after a days-long standoff,…
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Biden Administration Officials Begin Fight for Student Debt Relief Efforts
The administration began its effort to save President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program before the…
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Supreme Court in South Carolina Rejects Six-Week Abortion Ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s ban on abortion after…
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Biden Announces Plan to Visit US-Mexico Border
President Joe Biden intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border — his first trip there since…
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Appeals Court Rules that First Amendment Protects Teacher Wearing MAGA Hat
A federal appeals court panel ruled in favor of a teacher who brought a “Make…
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U.S. House Still Without a Speaker After McCarthy Loses Sixth Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned for a second night this week without electing a…
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Republican Leaders Call for the Resignation of Rep.-Elect George Santos
Scandal-plagued Rep.-elect George Santos “is certainly is going to have to consider resigning,” outgoing Rep. Kevin…
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Sen. Patty Murray Sworn in as First Woman Senate President Pro Tempore
Vice President Harris swore in Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) as president pro tempore of the Senate on…
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