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Congressional Democrats call for DOJ to probe whether Noem made 'false statements' to Congress
The lawmakers claimed Noem made false statements when testifying about whether her department followed court orders, whether immigration enforcement has detained U.S. citizens and the contracting process for a $220 million ad.
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Senator warns TSA of military benefits of Chinese pilots training at U.S. flight schools
Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind., says TSA should consider restricting prospective Chinese students’ access to U.S. flight schools because of national security implications.
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House Judiciary subcommittee to examine if free public education incentivizes illegal immigration
“Decades ago, the Supreme Court’s erroneous decision in Plyler v. Doe set a misguided precedent by extending taxpayer-funded public education to those in the country illegally,” Rep. Chip Roy said
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GOP's Hawley files counter complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee against Democratic colleagues
Seven Senate Dems filed a complaint last week against Sens. Hawley and Ted Cruz
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Ohio GOP Sen. Portman not running for reelection in 2022
Portman has been in DC since 1989 and has been in the Senate since 2010
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Sanders says Senate Democrats will use reconciliation to pass items through the chamber
Sanders called for swift action on coronavirus relief.
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Rubio says having a Senate impeachment trial against Trump 'is stupid'
The Senate is poised to hold an impeachment trial about former President Trump even though he has left office.
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Democrats consider using 14th Amendment ‘insurrection’ clause to bar Trump from office
Critics claim Trump ‘incited’ insurrection against U.S. Capitol
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Schumer says Senate will wait until February to begin Trump impeachment trial
McConnell had earlier asked for delay of trial until February.
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Grassley requests records from DOJ on findings of investigation of Flynn-Kislyak transcript leak
Sen. Grassley wants all records related to the leak investigation, which he suggests was meant to undermine Trump in the early days of the administration
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McConnell calls for Senate filibuster to continue as he and Schumer attempt power-sharing agreement
The respective Republican and Democratic chamber leaders continue hashing out of power ahead of impeachment trial.
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D.C. mayor predicts Democrat-led Congress will soon pass D.C. statehood to Biden's desk
"We expect to have a favorable vote in the Senate ... and then it goes to the president of the United States,' Mayor Muriel Bowser.
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Senate confirms retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as Defense secretary
The Senate on Friday confirmed retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as Defense secretary