Deirdre Walsh
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Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House
Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.
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National
The southern border has become a key issue in Washington and the presidential race
The focus on immigration in Washington and in the 2024 presidential race is driving a bipartisan negotiation and a House GOP push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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House GOP prepares to impeach Homeland Security chief over handling of U.S. border
Republicans on the Committee are expected to approve the articles along party lines on Tuesday, setting up a vote on the full House floor as early as this week.
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In bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas, House GOP releases impeachment articles
The House Committee on Homeland Security has released a draft of two articles of impeachment against the Homeland Security secretary. It comes at a time of heightened tension over immigration policy.
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Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks
The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and aplies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.
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Top Congressional leaders prepare for votes on a stop-gap spending bill
Top leaders in the House and Senate agreed this weekend on a bill that would extend government funding in two-tiers with some programs expiring on March 1 while others would be extended to March 8.
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House Republicans start process to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security committee kicked off a series of hearings to take up articles of impeachment against Mayorkas. Democrats say there is no basis to remove him and it's a political move.
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National
Congress' debates over immigration and the border continue in 2024
Republicans are beginning impeachment hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and border policy is at the heart of negotiations over foreign aid and funding for the federal government.
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National
House set to formalize impeachment inquiry into President Biden
The House of Representatives is set to vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
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World
Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine
President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy.