The former president sued the House panel and the National Archives to stop the White House from allowing the release of documents related to the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that day.
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Pence navigates Trump’s shadow during New Hampshire visit
Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Biden honors ‘giant of our history’ Bob Dole at U.S. Capitol
The former Republican senator is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The service is the first of several in Washington commemorating Dole’s life and legacy.
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New York attorney general seeks Trump’s deposition as part of civil fraud investigation
Letitia James also suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she will run for reelection to her current position to “finish the job” amid numerous ongoing investigations.
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Biden wants to make federal government carbon neutral by 2050
Although it could take a year or more for changes in procurement to take effect, some agencies are already testing new approaches, and the move could ripple across the economy.
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Trump ex-aide Mark Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.
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Saule Omarova, Biden’s pick for top bank regulator, withdraws nomination
She would have supervised about 1,200 banks, with $14 trillion in total assets – roughly two-thirds of the U.S. banking system.
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Congressional leaders reach deal to avert another debt ceiling crisis
The elaborate measure passes in the House with just one Republican vote.
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Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
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Biden warns Putin against military options in Ukraine
He ‘voiced deep concern’ about the Russian military escalation near the border and called for a return to diplomacy.