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House passes bill allowing Puerto Rico to decide statehood

House passes bill allowing Puerto Rico to decide statehood

It's been a major priority of outgoing House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.

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Hawley's TikTok ban for federal devices passes Senate

Hawley's TikTok ban for federal devices passes Senate

It passed by unanimous consent, but would still need House action.

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker next NCAA president

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker next NCAA president

Charlie Baker will start as president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

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Hill foreign policy leaders seek arms boost for Taiwan, Ukraine

Hill foreign policy leaders seek arms boost for Taiwan,...

They made the request to party leaders and top appropriators in a Thursday letter...

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DeSantis builds his conservative resume as Trump flounders

DeSantis builds his conservative resume as Trump flounders

DeSantis has repeatedly said he doesn’t pay attention to polls, but his efforts...

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The National Archives Is About to Release More JFK Files. Here’s What to Expect.

The National Archives Is About to Release More JFK Files....

Fifty-nine years after JFK's death, more information is about to come to light —...

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Opinion | Why the ‘Twitter Files’ Are Falling Flat

Opinion | Why the ‘Twitter Files’ Are Falling Flat

Elon Musk’s effort to shape the media narrative is failing.

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European Union leaders try to sideline Qatar scandal — while they still can

European Union leaders try to sideline Qatar scandal —...

Some have portrayed the European Parliament corruption probe as a problem affecting...

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Ukraine: Russian strikes thwarted, but wreckage hits buildings

Ukraine: Russian strikes thwarted, but wreckage hits buildings

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video the “terrorists” fired 13...

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Come on down? House GOP weighs the right price to topple a speaker

Come on down? House GOP weighs the right price to topple...

The showcase showdown of Kevin McCarthy's battle to win over conservatives may come...

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House OKs stopgap funding fix with broader deal still under wraps

House OKs stopgap funding fix with broader deal still under...

The chamber voted Wednesday night to extend federal cash for another week while...

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Fed tightens grip on economy even as inflation cools

Fed tightens grip on economy even as inflation cools

Despite two straight months of slowing price spikes, Fed officials raised interest...

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Pelosi attacker said 'there is evil in Washington,' police officer testifies

Pelosi attacker said 'there is evil in Washington,' police...

David DePape, who appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit, has pleaded not...

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Raskin previews Jan. 6 referrals: We have 'relevant' evidence for prosecutors

Raskin previews Jan. 6 referrals: We have 'relevant' evidence...

It's a strong hint about what we might see from the select panel next week.

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European Union and NATO near long-delayed joint pledge to back Ukraine

European Union and NATO near long-delayed joint pledge...

The text, far from groundbreaking, has nonetheless faced months of diplomatic delays.

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White House to restart free Covid home test program

White House to restart free Covid home test program

The popular mail-order program for the home kits will start as part of a broader...