A dozen hard-line Republicans ground business to a halt in protest of the deal Speaker Mike Johnson struck with Democrats to avert a shutdown, leaving the funding package in limbo.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
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A History of Vote Counting on Iowa Caucus Night
The closely-watched contest has been a hot mess for more than a decade.
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Hunter Biden’s Capitol Visit Surprised Republicans, and His Father’s Advisers
The White House is trying to keep its distance as the president’s son deploys an aggressive new strategy.
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Trump’s Argument for Immunity in 2024 Is the Opposite of His Stance in 2021
During his second impeachment trial, the former president argued that criminal prosecution was a more appropriate way to seek accountability since he had left office.
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Trump Won’t Give Closing Argument at Fraud Trial After Judge Sets Limits
The former president’s lawyer said he could not abide by limitations set by the judge in the civil fraud case. “I will not hesitate to cut him off,” wrote Justice Arthur F. Engoron.