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Bipartisan Senate majority repeals authorizations for Iraq wars

It was 20 years ago this month when the U.S. began the war in Iraq. Now, a bipartisan Senate majority has agreed to repeal the authorization for the war.
The US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.
The US Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.
2h ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.29.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks at a press conference calling for the expansion of the Supreme Court on July 18, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks at a press conference calling for the expansion of the Supreme Court on July 18, 2022 in Washington, DC.
3h ago

As McCarthy plays with debt ceiling fire, we might all get burned

Kevin McCarthy's position on the debt ceiling is unserious and indefensible. But the problem is, we're the ones who'll suffer from his dangerous scheme.
Speaker McCarthy Holds Media Availability On Capitol Hill
Speaker McCarthy Holds Media Availability On Capitol Hill
4h ago

After shooting, Josh Hawley has a new perspective on hate crimes

Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against a federal hate crimes bill in 2021. After this week's shooting, the Republican's perspective is different.
FBI Director Wray Testifies On Capitol Hill Riot To Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Wray Testifies On Capitol Hill Riot To Senate Judiciary Committee
5h ago

Why it matters that Pence has been ordered to testify in Jan. 6 case

Mike Pence doesn’t want to testify in the Jan. 6 probe. Special counsel Jack Smith isn’t taking no for an answer. A federal judge has sided with Smith.
Former Vice President Mike Pence Addresses A Stanford College Republicans Forum
Former Vice President Mike Pence Addresses A Stanford College Republicans Forum
6h ago

Tennessee GOP rep: ‘We’re not gonna fix’ deadly school shootings

It was refreshing in a heartbreaking way: A Republican congressman from Tennessee said policymakers shouldn't even try to prevent deadly school shootings.
An ambulance leaves the Covenant School in Nashville
An ambulance leaves the Covenant School in Nashville
1d ago

Housekeeping Note, 3.28.23

I’ll be away from my desk today, but I plan to return to a normal publishing schedule on Wednesday, March 29.
2d ago

Monday’s Mini-Report, 3.27.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
A police crime scene tape is seen at the entrance to Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, March 27, 2023. Officials say several children were killed in a shooting at the private Christian grade school in Nashville. The suspect is dead after a confrontation with police. (AP Photo/John Amis)
A police crime scene tape is seen at the entrance to Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, March 27, 2023. Officials say several children were killed in a shooting at the private Christian grade school in Nashville. The suspect is dead after a confrontation with police. (AP Photo/John Amis)
2d ago

Republicans find new, unsettling ways to celebrate Jan. 6 rioters

It wasn't just GOP lawmakers' visit to a D.C. jail that rankled. It was also Donald Trump playing a weird "song" a day later at a rally in Waco, Texas.
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump storm the Capitol
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump storm the Capitol
2d ago

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.27.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren attends a Senate hearing at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren attends a Senate hearing at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
2d ago

Prank exploits Trump’s social media platform to annoy former president

One TikTok user concluded that Truth Social is “really easy to break into” because its audience is vastly smaller than its better known rivals.
Image: President Donald J. Trump uses his cellphone as he during a roundtable discussion at the White House.
Image: President Donald J. Trump uses his cellphone as he during a roundtable discussion at the White House.

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