Deirdre Walsh
Stories
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World
Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress
Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has shifted since the war. GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for Netanyahu, and highlighting a divide among Democrats.
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Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next
The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on U.S. devices.
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House bill would force TikTok to divest from Chinese parent company or face a ban
The popular social media app launched a fierce lobbying campaign, arguing the bill violates free speech. Bipartisan supporters say Congress needs to step in because TikTok threatens national security.
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Mitch McConnell endorses former President Trump as GOP presidential nominee
The Senate Republican leader has consistently clashed with Trump, most forcefully after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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Senate GOP campaign arm urges candidates to back IVF after Alabama court ruling
Concerned Republicans are pointing to polling that shows an overwhelming majority of voters support access to fertility treatments. Reproductive rights are a leading issue in congressional races.
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National
New York Democrat Tom Suozzi will succeed ex-GOP Rep. George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the race to succeed former Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year. Suozzi will serve out the remainder of Santos' term.
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Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos
Border politics have dominated the special election to replace expelled former Rep. George Santos in a critical swing district in New York.
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With border deal derailed by GOP opposition, Democrats move to pass Ukraine aid
After four months of bipartisan talks on border security Senate Republicans backed off backing changes to the Biden administration's policies they demanded. Democrats moved to pass aid for allies.
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House fails to pass articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Republicans failed to advance impeachment articles for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas but left open the possibility of revisiting the vote at a later date.
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Congress devolves into chaos over border and national security funding
After months of bickering Congress remains completely unable to agree on any legislation on border security or aid to Israel and Ukraine — all priorities that majority of lawmakers agree are needed.