The transportation secretary will handle the largest infusion of cash into the transportation sector since the 1950s.
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House poised to pass spending plan this week, senior White House official says
For months, Democrats have struggled to pass President Biden’s domestic agenda.
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Indictments charge Trump ex-aide Steve Bannon with contempt of Congress
Bannon had defied a Jan. 6 House committee subpoena.
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Meadows says he’ll defy subpoena, as Jan. 6 panel threatens contempt
Meadows would be the second of the committee’s witnesses to be held in contempt, after the House voted to hold Bannon in contempt last month.
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New York man charged with threatening lawmaker who voted for infrastructure bill
Rep. Andrew Garbarino was one of 13 Republicans who voted for the infrastructure package Nov. 5.
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Murkowski announces reelection bid opposed by Trump
Donald Trump, who has focused his political efforts on punishing his political opponents, endorsed a leading opponent of Murkowski.
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Republican leaders say little to condemn violent political actions
A malicious tweet, threats after a vote, a death wish – all received nothing but crickets from the party’s top echelons.
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Court temporarily delays release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records
The stay is intended to give the court time to consider Donald Trump’s arguments against release of the documents, which was otherwise scheduled for Friday without a court order.
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Federal judge denies Trump’s request to block Jan. 6 records
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says President Biden is ‘best positioned’ to determine whether to waive executive privilege on documents sought by the House.
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House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 more former Trump aides, including Stephen Miller, Kayleigh McEnany
The subpoenas bring the House panel tasked with investigating the insurrection even closer inside Trump’s inner circle – and to Trump himself.