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House Republicans cancel planned recess as government shutdown appears more likely

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders Friday canceled a planned two-week recess as a government shutdown appeared more likely after they…

Trump acolyte Kari Lake to launch Senate campaign in challenge to Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona

Kari Lake, the Donald Trump acolyte who unsuccessfully ran for Arizona governor in 2022, will launch a candidacy for the…

Sen. Menendez defiant after second corruption indictment: ‘Prosecutors did that the last time’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Menendez on Friday vowed to remain in the Senate while he fights federal charges of bribery…

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife charged with bribery

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted in New York on federal bribery charges for…

House recesses after Defense bill, government funding plan implode

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders on Thursday sent the chamber into recess, likely dashing hopes of passing a bill to…

‘Watch out’: Senate Intelligence chair cautions on AI ‘deep fakes’ ahead of 2024 election

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence warned Wednesday that artificial intelligence could be manipulated to…

Republicans grill Merrick Garland on Trump, Hunter Biden in combative House Judiciary hearing

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a full-throated defense of federal law enforcement officers and the Department of Justice…

House GOP pulls key vote to advance stopgap government funding bill

The House of Representatives canceled a scheduled key procedural vote Tuesday on a temporary government funding bill hashed out by…

Millions of parents to face child care dilemma if federal assistance ends this month

GREENBELT, Md. — It’s barely 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, but the day at Greenway Learning Center is well underway.…

Sen. Warren calls on Yellen, FSOC to do more to shore up regional banks

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is sounding alarm bells about the future of regional banks in a new letter Thursday…