There are significant differences between the Trump and Biden situations, including the gravity of an ongoing grand jury investigation into the Mar-a-Lago seizure.
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A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents
While unlikely to affect the Justice Department’s decision-making with regard to charging Trump in his own case, President Biden’s document disclosure could intensify skepticism among Republicans and others.
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House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is no more, and Republicans have no plans to revive it, vowing instead to take a closer look at the actions of law enforcement.
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Gov. Mills prepares to unveil 2-year budget, predicts little controversy
Mills said in a radio interview that she’s looking to continue investments in public education, housing and child care, though she offered few details ahead of the official unveiling planned for Wednesday.
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Ethics group seeks investigation of Rep. George Santos’ campaign finances
The complaint questioned where Santos got $705,000 he loaned his campaign last year, noting that when he ran for Congress in 2020, he reported only $55,000 in assets.
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Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.
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Four deals Kevin McCarthy made to become speaker, explained
To win the votes he needed to secure the gavel, McCarthy had to agree to a series of House rule changes that weakened the power of his post.
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In first act, Republican-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding
Republicans have shown interest in proving their opposition to Democrats’ efforts to boost tax code enforcement and crack down on tax avoidance.
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Biden, Trudeau talk Haiti, trade at Mexico City summit
All 3 world leaders were to discuss migration, trade and climate change as they look to mend tensions that have divided the continent.
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Having elected House speaker, Republicans approve a rules package
With sky-high ambitions for a hard-right conservative agenda but only a narrow hold on the majority, Republicans are rushing headlong into an uncertain, volatile start of the new session.