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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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20 senators ask FDA to remove abortion pill from U.S. market over safety concerns
Sen. Ted Cruz and 19 other senators sent a letter to the FDA commissioner.
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Republican legislators sign onto conservative group's pro-police pledge
No Democratic senators or House members have signed onto the pledge from Heritage Action
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Democrat compares Trump presidency to Hitler during Holocaust: 'Almost like he's following a book'
"I'm sorry if you feel I'm an extremist, but it is not good, the direction we're going in this country," Rep. Lawrence said. "It has nothing to do with him being a Republican. It's his policies. It's his morals, his values."
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Senate Republicans to hold vote next week on 'targeted' coronavirus stimulus package, report
The Senate Republican Conference will apparently try to craft a bill that if rejected by Democrats risks alienating voters.
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Man charged with directing threatening messages to Devin Nunes' wife
The congressman's office reportedly said that the man directed inappropriate and menacing communications at Elizabeth Nunes and her children.
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HHS official: ‘We are absolutely on track’ for millions of 'approved' COVID vaccines by year's end
CDC Director Redfield explained that the CDC’s goal is to ensure there are no delays between the FDA authorizing a vaccine and the 'implementation of vaccine programs nationwide.'
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Pelosi suggests canceling presidential debates: 'I don't think that there should be any'
'I wouldn't legitimize a conversation with him nor a debate,' Pelosi said about President Trump
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House Republicans question whether Amazon charity is discriminating against conservative nonprofits
A letter to the company and CEO Jeff Bezos alleges the company's reliance on information from the Southern Poverty Law Center unfairly excludes conservative non-profits from participating in Amazon's charity program
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House passes bill to give $25 billion to U.S. Postal Service, Trump vows veto
GOP lawmakers blast House leadership for planning to pass $25 billion of USPS rescue funding before Postmaster General hearing
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Sen. Carper drops f-bombs during postal hearing after struggling with video feed
Carper's office explained the outburst as typical of "most Americans in 2020" trying to log into a virtual meeting