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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.
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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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Pistol-packin' member-elect: Lauren Boebert opts for do-it-yourself security in high-crime D.C.
"We are grateful for our law enforcement officers, but I can't count on them to be there every second of the day," said the Colorado Republican.
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Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dead at 41 after contracting COVID-19
"The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time," the family said in a statement, according to the Monroe News-Star.
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Mitch McConnell blocks initial attempt to consider $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans
The Senate majority leader will attempt to bundle the president's priorities into a package that will no longer appeal to his Democratic colleagues.
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Rubio backs Trump's call for $2,000 Covid relief checks after House passes bill
Florida GOP senator joins growing ranks of Republicans backing president on stimulus payments and bucking Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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Sanders plans to delay veto of defense spending bill until Senate agrees to vote on $2,000 checks
The Senate will reconvene today to vote to override the president's veto of the defense authorization bill.
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House of Representatives moves to override Trump veto of defense bill
If enough senators also vote in favor of the NDAA, this would mark the first time Congress overrode a presidential veto during Trump's tenure.
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House votes in favor of $2,000 stimulus checks like Trump requested
President Trump has been calling for $2,000 payments
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House Democrats' effort to pass measure for $2,000 COVID stimulus checks blocked by Republicans
President Trump has called for the $2,000 checks, after Congress passed measure that included $600 checks.
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Ron Johnson: Congressional exposure of Bidens' 'foreign entanglements' neutralized blackmail risk
The "Bidens were never targeted" by his investigation into Hunter Biden, but the family "put a target on their back through their conflict of interest," said the Wisconsin GOP Senator.
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Congressman-elect Madison Cawthorn says he will contest Electoral College slate on Jan. 6
The future youngest member of Congress says Republicans have conceded too much in the recent past.