Tag: Washington D.C. Bureau
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Trump Echoes Debunked Claims of 2020 Election Interference in Primetime Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a primetime TV address Thursday night, the President echoed debunked claims of election interference in the 2020 elections. Election integrity watchdogs said the Administration’s claims fall short of proving the election was rigged.
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Diesel Prices Climb, Gas Prices Could Average $4 per Gallon soon
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gas and petroleum experts predict the national average of gasoline will inch closer to four dollars a gallon in the next few days. In places like New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan, drivers are already seeing on average higher prices than four dollars a gallon. That’s not all, the national average of diesel has reached five dollars a gallon.
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House GOP Rushing to Advance Spending Package with Election Security, SAVE Act Provisions
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It’s a race against the clock for House Republican leaders as they try to advance a major spending package for the Pentagon, farmers and election security.
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House Republicans Unveil $95B Emergency Spending Package as Iran War Escalates
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House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a massive emergency spending package to address the war with Iran, national security, farmers and election integrity.
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Breakthrough Emerges on Russia Sanctions Bill After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death
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here appears to be a breakthrough on legislation that lawmakers say applies tough new sanctions toward Russia. The unexpected death of the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lindsey Graham, came on the cusp of a tentative agreement between Congress and the White House on the legislation.
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Two Supreme Court Justices Testify Before Congress, Requesting Increased Security Budget
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Supreme Court Justices made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, taking questions from lawmakers not about their recent landmark decisions but about the Court’s request for additional funds for security.
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Death of Sen. Graham, McConnell’s Absence, Temporarily Narrows GOP Majority in Senate
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Graham’s sudden death on Saturday came just hours before a photo and statement from former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Rumors have swirled for weeks about McConnell’s prolonged absence from the U.S. Senate.
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Race to Test Party’s Ideological Spectrum
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outgoing Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D- MI) announced he’s backing US Representative Haley Stevens (D- MI) in the competitive US Senate Democratic primary race. There’s been a rise in progressive Democrats winning their party’s nominations for other races in New York City and Colorado and this Michigan Senate primary race is shaping up to be a race between moderate and progressive candidates.
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Trump Will Not Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill, Legislation Still Expected to Become Law Friday at Midnight
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The bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a massive housing affordability package, is expected to become law Friday night– even without President Trump’s signature– as long as the president does not veto the bill before midnight.
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New Report Compares Each State’s Voter Registration Rates
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Center for Election Innovation and Research, an elections integrity organization released a new report that compares each state’s active voter registration rates. The report suggests that in most states, their list maintenance practices tend to keep pace with changes in voters’ lives, like moving. CEIR explains why this information is important as the Trump…