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Shutdown fight shows GOP still has no alternative to Obamacare
It’s not that Greene has suddenly become a Democrat. Far from it. But the Georgia Republican said the price hike would be too much for her constituents and even her family.
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Top US military commanders send a message of silence
Senior commanders were called in from around the world on short notice to hear from President Donald Trump and the U.S. defense secretary about changes inside the Pentagon.
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Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects
The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.
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US House Republicans stop time — again — to avoid votes on Trump’s tariffs
Under federal law, once a president declares an emergency and institutes tariffs, Congress can quickly force repeal votes, with action required in 15 days.
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Trump gives the GOP cold feet on Epstein
One of the few Republicans to defy President Donald Trump on the matter has been Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene who joined a news conference with victims of Epstein.
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A different kind of postcard from the nation’s capital
National Guard troops have become a common sight in Washington, D.C. But will they make a dent in the city's crime?
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Could Democrats channel Newt Gingrich with ‘Pledge to America?’
An Ohio congressman is pushing what some liken to a Democratic 'Contract With America.'
Tariff revenues surge, but higher taxes loom
Current estimates put the revenue impact of the Trump administration's tariffs between $300B-$400B for one year. In comparison, the monthly budget deficit for July was $291B.
Trump gives the Confederacy more to celebrate
President Donald Trump and his defense secretary are moving to restore Confederate symbols.
Atlanta-based CDC enters the black hole of Senate nominations
Jamie Dupree: A vote for the new director of the CDC underscores dysfunction in the U.S. Senate.