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WA Republican Newhouse won’t say if he’ll endorse Trump

Donald Trump just smoked the competition in the Iowa Caucuses. But Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse of central Washington State won't say if he’ll endorse him, even if Trump ends up being the GOP nominee. Newhouse was one of just 10 Republicans in the U.S. House who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6th attack.
David Hyde
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Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown

The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.
Eric McDaniel
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Congress passed so few laws this year that we explained them all in 1,000 words.

Lawmakers didn't have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here's what the laws accomplish.
Eric McDaniel
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George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview

The former congressman, accused of lying and committing financial crimes, sat down with a comedian known for baiting controversial figures into embarrassing admissions. Here's how it went.
Rachel Treisman
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The U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine, the White House warns

Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance, the Biden administration told Congress.
The Associated Press
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Race for WA Rep. Kilmer's congressional seat is heating up

On Thursday, state Sen. Emily Randall announced she was entering the race.
Katie Campbell
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Hilary Franz ends campaign for WA governor, now running for Congress
Dyer Oxley
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WA Congressmember Derek Kilmer won't run for re-election in 2024

After six terms as Washington's representative in the 6th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer said he's planning for life outside of Congress.
Dyer Oxley
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House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service.
Rachel Treisman
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Jayapal votes 'present' on resolution to support Israel, condemn Hamas

Jayapal said the resolution ignored the impact of violence in Gaza on Palestinians.
Katie Campbell

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