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Medical Examiner of District of Columbia’s preliminary findings on Graham’s death released
Graham's office initially said early Sunday that he died after a "brief and sudden illness" at 71.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham 911 call audio released
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the call and arrived at Graham's D.C. address around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Senate to confirm Blanche, other key nominations next week
Before working for the administration, Blanche was a criminal defense attorney for over a decade who defended the president in three of the criminal cases brought against him. Prior to that, he spent 15 years working for the department, eventually becoming an Assistant United States attorney and later, a supervisor.
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Senate Dems block Homeland funding again as airport wait lines soar
Senate Democrats voted against the funding for the fifth time, which makes the current partial government shutdown tied for the second-longest shutdown in history at 35 days. The vote to invoke cloture on the funding bill failed in a 47-37 split.
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House members raise concerns about Islamic terrorist threats 25 years after 9/11
When asked what her assessment of the increase in Islamic terrorism in the U.S. was, Director of the Office of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said it “continues to be an extreme concern.”
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Thune warns Senate's April recess could be canceled if DHS shutdown continues
The Senate is currently expected to break for a two-week recess next Friday. Senators would normally return to their home districts to put in face time with their constituents, which is particularly valuable this year with the midterms in November.
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Fetterman claims Democrats are ruled by Trump Derangement Syndrome
The Pennsylvanian said one example of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is the reaction to the conflict raging in the Middle East, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The U.S. helped Israel strike Iran late last month, which has prompted pushback from Democrats.
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SAVE Act cosponsor Rand Paul says there’s a path to passage
The bill primarily focuses on election integrity but also contains proposed additions, pushed by President Donald Trump and some Republicans via amendments, that would ban transgender minors from receiving sex change surgeries and prohibit biological males from competing in women's sports.
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Bill to deport welfare fraudsters passes in the House, but with nearly 200 Democrats opposing it
Dems who opposed the bill said it wasn’t necessary because noncitizens convicted of fraud are already eligible for deportation. "Another week, another redundant and completely unnecessary immigration crime bill," said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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U.S. House tanks balanced budget amendment as national debt tops $39T
Failed vote comes as federal spending pushed the national debt over $39 trillion, roughly $3 trillion higher than it was 12 months ago.
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WATCH LIVE: Gabbard testifies in congressional hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
Gabbard testifies in hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
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Thune 'pessimistic' about getting Democratic help in passing SAVE America Act
Thune expressed optimism that some vulnerable Senate Democrats could be convinced during the debate period to vote with the majority, but warned he was still "pessimistic" that he would actually get the votes he needed.
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Senate votes to begin debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate voted 51-48 to proceed to debate on the bill, despite Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting no and North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis not voting.