The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.
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Congressional leaders reach deal to avert another debt ceiling crisis
The elaborate measure passes in the House with just one Republican vote.
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Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
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Biden warns Putin against military options in Ukraine
He ‘voiced deep concern’ about the Russian military escalation near the border and also called for a return to diplomacy.
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In abrupt reversal, ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows won’t cooperate with Jan. 6 panel
The House committee chairman has said that any witnesses who don’t comply will be held in contempt of Congress.
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Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
The government says the plans discriminate against minority voters, particularly Latinos, who have fueled the state’s population boom.
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Friendship State Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos says he won’t seek re-election in November
The Friendship independent, who has been involved in justice reform issues, said he is frustrated by obstructionism at the State House.
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Group tied to Trump working with Republicans to change Wisconsin election system
The measure is largely viewed as an attempt to force the state’s Democratic cities to restrict access to voting.
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Ex-Sen. David Perdue plans to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
The winner of the 2022 GOP primary will likely run against Stacey Abrams in the general election.
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Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
One of the Kansas Republican’s last public appearances was to salute the coffin of George H.W. Bush in 2018.