U.S. commitment to Ukraine a central question as Biden meets with EU leaders
The Oval Office sit-down comes at a moment when domestic U.S. political chaos could further destabilize an increasingly chaotic world
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How $6 billion in Ukraine aid from the U.S. collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress
McConnell had warned that political support for Ukraine was in danger as a small but vocal contingent of fellow Republican lawmakers intensified their efforts against sending U.S. money overseas for the fight against Russia
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On the brink of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate tries to approve funding but it's almost too late
The Senate will be in for a rare Saturday session to advance its own bipartisan package that is supported by Democrats and Republicans and would fund the government for the short-term, through Nov. 17
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Attorney-General Merrick Garland set to face Republican critics as Justice Department under heavy scrutiny
Garland is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time in two years and at an unprecedented moment in the Justice Department’s history
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Daybreak Sept. 14: GOP hard-liners demand 'real plan'; senators offer USDA proposals
Lawmakers are inching ever closer to a government shutdown. It’s true that Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year, is still two weeks away, but House conservatives continue to play hardball with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
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Former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos charged with wire fraud, identity theft
Santos was not charged in the case. The indictment did not name the person who was impersonated by name
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With just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to U.S. debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
U.S. Senate gives final approval late Thursday to debt ceiling, budget cuts package
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McCarthy rebuffs move by House Democrat to expel George Santos, saying matter should be handled by ethics panel
The privileged motion, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), would require a vote, a move to table or referral to committee within two days.
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US: Senate takes first step in repealing Iraq War authorisations
Kaine and Young have led the push for repeal and have worked for several years on the issue.It is time for Congress to have its voice heard on these matters, and I believe this will establish a very important precedent moving forward, Young said.Its unclear whether leaders in the Republican-controlled House will bring the bill up for a vote, even if it passes the Senate.
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Senators beginning effort to repeal Iraq War authorisation
The Senate is taking the first steps toward repealing two measures that give open-ended approval for military action in Iraq, pushing to end that authority as the United States marks the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War.Senators planned a procedural vote Thursday on legislation that would repeal the 2002 measure that greenlighted that March 2003 invasion of Iraq and on a 1991 measure that sanctioned the US-led Gulf War to expel Iraqi leader Saddam Husseins forces from Kuwait.
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