With the shift in political priorities, lawmakers propose dozens of bills, including ‘a bold idea’: A Green New Deal.
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McConnell’s firm stance on border wall earns boost in support
The Senate majority leader has said for weeks he won’t entertain legislation that doesn’t include wall funding, a move conservatives appreciate.
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Thousands turn out for 3rd Women’s March in Washington
Within the movement’s senior leadership are claims of anti-Semitism that prompt the development of alternative marches in protest.
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Women’s March draws hundreds to downtown Portland
While the crowds are down from two years ago, protest signs are plentiful.
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Augusta gun show attendees fire back at proposed firearm legislation
Enthusiasts, advocacy groups and vendors balked at proposed changes while attending Saturday’s show at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Belarusian model retracts Trump election claim
Her statement appears to head off any chance of her speaking to U.S. investigators looking into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The House passes the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act to give compensation for federal workers affected by the partial shutdown.
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Pelosi cancels overseas trip, saying Trump raised security risk
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had considered traveling by commercial plane to visit U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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Mueller’s office refutes report that Trump told lawyer to lie to Congress
The unprecedented public statement regarding its evidence in the Russia probe says the explosive report by BuzzFeed News is inaccurate.
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Sen. King resumes treatment for prostate cancer but won’t slow down
The independent senator says he’s expected to recover fully and his schedule won’t be affected.