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That Was Quick: Senate Votes to End Shutdown…

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The Senate voted Monday to reopen the government, ending a three-day standoff that left federal agencies shuttered and hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed. Democrats agreed to advance a stopgap spending measure lasting until Feb. 8 after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promised to allow an immigration bill to reach the floor next month. […]

Shutdown Clock Ticks…

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Hopes in Congress for a breakthrough deal on immigration that would avert a potential government shutdown are fading with only a few hours left before federal funding expires at midnight. The Senate is scheduled to vote at 10 p.m. on a four-week spending stopgap passed Thursday by the House but it is expected to fall […]

Bannon Testifies to Congress Ryan, McConnell Trying to ‘Nullify’ Election…

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During a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee on Tuesday, Bannon said the Russia probes launched in Congress last year were part of an “establishment” plan to try to nullify the 2016 election, according to Axios. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), who was leading the questioning for Republicans on the committee, challenged Bannon, asking whom […]

Senate Passes Two-Week Spending Bill to Trump. Averts Shutdown Temporarily…

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The Senate on Thursday easily cleared a two-week stopgap funding bill, one day before the deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Senators voted 81-14 on the legislation, which cleared the House earlier in the day. The bill now heads to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it. Six Republicans, seven Democrats […]

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