Congressional hopefuls from both major parties support term limits for Capitol Hill lawmakers.
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Democrats may lean into abortion issue as Supreme Court weighs future of Roe v. Wade
The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday to a challenge of a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, which directly confronts the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Sen. Collins says she’d support legislation to codify protections in Roe v. Wade
Sen. Susan Collins’ stance gains attention after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a Mississippi case that advocates worry could put new constraints on abortion rights.
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House Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former Justice Department official in contempt
Jeffrey Clark, who aligned with Donald Trump as the then-president tried to overturn his election defeat, has refused to answer the committee’s questions once, but they’ve agreed to let him return.
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Kavanaugh, who reassured Susan Collins that Roe v. Wade was settled law, signals openness to overturning abortion decision
In his 2018 confirmation hearings, Kavanaugh repeatedly emphasized that Roe v. Wade had set an important precedent that was later reaffirmed by Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
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Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Sara Gideon donates $3.5 million in leftover campaign cash to help low-income families
The money, from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate, will go to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice, which provides financial assistance to low-income parents earning degrees and professional certifications.
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Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin
Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden
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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
The CNN anchor had pressed sources for information on the women accusing his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and was active helping craft his brother’s response to the charges.
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Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows cooperating with Jan. 6 panel
He was subpoenaed by the committee at the end of September and has been negotiating the terms of his deposition and turning over of documents.