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Omar Is Forced To Clarify After Democrats Say She Equated U.S., Israel With Terrorists
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Democrat tweeted remarks that appears to equate the United States and Israel with Hamas and the Taliban. The Democratic leadership issued a rebuke of her remarks.
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Despite 'Constructive' Meeting, Manchin's Mind Is Made Up On Voting Rights Bill
The West Virginia Democratic senator's opposition to eliminating the legislative filibuster essentially dooms Democrats' chances of passing a sweeping package on election reform and voting rights.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Holocaust Remarks Blasted By Republican Leaders
The freshman Republican has repeatedly equated COVID safety measures with the treatment of Jews during the Nazi era. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy rejected that rhetoric, but she doubled down.
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Here's What The New Hate Crimes Law Aims To Do As Attacks On Asian Americans Rise
The legislation, which had overwhelming support in the House and Senate, aims to make reporting hate crimes easier and puts resources into monitoring and preventing those crimes.
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Congress Passes Bill To Counter The Rise In Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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New York's Elise Stefanik Installed As New GOP Conference Chair
The vote came two days after House Republicans ousted Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from the leadership role after her continued criticism of former President Donald Trump.
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GOP Ousts Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Trump
This is the second time the Wyoming Republican faced calls for her removal as the No. 3 Republican in the House. But this time, she did not have support from top Republicans.
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'History Is Watching': Liz Cheney Doubles Down On Trump Criticism Amid Fallout
The No. 3 House Republican has previously warded off an attempt to remove her from her leadership role in the party, but this time around, her support from GOP leaders seems to be crumbling.
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McCarthy Comments Fuel Speculation Of Liz Cheney's Removal From House GOP Leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney's future in the Republican Party's leadership is increasingly in doubt as she refuses to back down from criticisms of former President Donald Trump.
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House Democrats Pass Bill To Make D.C. The 51st State
The effort to make Washington, D.C. the 51st star on the U.S. flag has never had more support. But the measure's fate in the Senate is uncertain.