Maine’s independent senator says voting rights and the elections process itself are in danger, and that he supports changing filibuster rules to protect them, something he has opposed in the past.
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan
The request is the second by the House committee this week, as they go after two of their own.
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Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2 trillion bill
The president says he thinks there’s still a possibility, but the West Virginia senator said Monday the bill has too much government spending without enough restrictions on incomes or work requirements.
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After COVID-19 nearly killed him, Mike Perkins drops out of Republican primary
Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Republican Rep. Scott Perry refuses Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
The letter is the first time the panel has released a request to a member of Congress as the members inquire about the details of Perry and other congressional Republicans who met with Trump before the Capitol attack.
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from Republican Rep. Scott Perry
Perry allegedly pushed the Justice Department to overturn the election and met with the president before the attack.
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Stacey Abrams seeks national voting rights action before 2022 race
The Democrat is launching a second bid to become Georgia’s governor after losing narrowly to Republican Brian Kemp in 2018.
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Pelosi announces plans for ‘solemn observance’ of insurrection anniversary
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, expressed trepidation about being in session Jan. 6, citing security concerns.
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Democrats will try to rebuild after Manchin tanks $2 trillion package
But the next steps remain highly uncertain for the president and his party.
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Manchin’s private offer to Biden included pre-k, climate money, Obamacare – but not child tax credit
Manchin’s private proposal to the White House was made just days before a spectacular public collapse in negotiations between the White House and the West Virginia senator.