The amendment by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton sought to cut off housing, food and medical aid as of March 31, 2023, for Afghans who were granted parole to quickly enter the United States.
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Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed
It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
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House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
The panel is attempting to dissect the origins of the violent insurrection by the former president’s supporters and find ways to prevent it from ever happening again.
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Legislature and governor approve Maine’s new voting districts
The new districts for the Legislature, Congress and county commissioners will take effect in 2022.
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Biden can’t budge fellow Democrats so far, with $3.5 trillion overhaul at stake
Two senators, from West Virginia and Arizona, hold the keys to unlocking the stalemate over the president’s sweeping vision, the heart of his campaign pledges.
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Joint Chiefs chairman calls 20-year Afghanistan War a ‘strategic failure’
Gen. Mark Milley says the American government may have put too much faith in its ability to build a viable Afghan government.
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With signs of progress, Biden digs in to strike deal on $3.5 trillion plan
The stakes are as high as ever as the president and his party promise a vast rewrite of the nation’s tax priorities and spending goals with an oh-so-slim majority in Congress.
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Top general describes to Congress his calls to reassure Chinese at end of Trump presidency
Gen. Mark Milley testifies that two calls were coordinated with the defense secretaries and other U.S. national security agencies, and that such military communications are critical to prevent war between powers that possess nuclear weapons.
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Trump played tough with Putin in front of cameras, while Putin toyed with his insecurities, book says
Stephanie Grisham, a senior advisor to both President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, is releasing a new book on what she saw at the White House.
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Senate Republicans block bill to keep government going; Democrats to try again
Once a routine matter, raising the federal debt limit is now a political weapon wielded by Republicans.