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‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politics -
Sen. Mike Braun’s economic ties to China didn’t matter in 2018. Why is it contentious now?
The politics surrounding China have shifted dramatically in deep-red Indiana.Politics - China -
Johnson warns speaker vacancy would be 'dangerous gambit' as ouster attempt looms
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Why Johnson is stuck with threats to end his speakership
Democrats could want some sort of power-sharing agreement in exchange for helping the speaker defang the so-called motion to vacate. That's too steep a price for him.Politics -
Donald Payne Jr. remembered at funeral as dedicated — and dapper — House member
His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol.Politics -
Van Hollen concerned over upcoming report on weapons for Israel
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Why the Senate GOP is downplaying the chances of a red wave
Republicans have a shot at more than a half-dozen Senate seats, but they're purposefully tempering expectations after failures in 2020 and 2022.Politics -
Schumer faces new pressure as campus protests flare in his home state
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House GOP wins bipartisan passage on antisemitism bill as protests flare
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Democrats draw their line in the next government funding fight
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New ad buy reveals Senate Republicans’ Michigan problem
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Greene plans to start the clock on vote to depose Johnson next week
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House set for vote on combating antisemitism amid nationwide campus protests
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Veterans group hits airwaves to thank Johnson on Ukraine
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Greene's bid to topple Johnson veers closer to backfiring
The Georgia Republican now has to make a choice: Either don't call the ouster vote, or force one and watch it fail. Both options risk hurting her politically.Politics -
Top Senate Republican warns of tough negotiations ahead on bipartisan FAA deal
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Schumer slams ‘lawlessness’ at Columbia Gaza protests in forceful denunciation
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Greene holds back on vote to depose Johnson — for now
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House eyes bipartisan vote on antisemitism plan that divides Dems
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House Dem leaders announce they will block effort to oust Johnson
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All eyes on Greene as Hill awaits attempt to oust Johnson as speaker
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Washington’s weird marriage of convenience — hoodied John Fetterman and straitlaced Andy Kim
They don’t have much in common besides being Democrats who don’t want Bob Menendez in the SenatePolitics -
Aviation bill cleared for takeoff as lawmakers return to Washington
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Biden said he’d take another stab at a border bill — but nothing appears in the works
‘They pulled a rabbit out of a hat on Ukraine, but there’s no chance they’re getting anything out of Mike Johnson’s House on border security’Politics - Joe Biden -
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday.Politics - Ukraine -
Why Johnson is stuck with threats to end his speakership
Democrats could want some sort of power-sharing agreement in exchange for helping the speaker defang the so-called motion to vacate. That's too steep a price for him.Politics -
Donald Payne Jr. remembered at funeral as dedicated — and dapper — House member
His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol.Politics -
Why the Senate GOP is downplaying the chances of a red wave
Republicans have a shot at more than a half-dozen Senate seats, but they're purposefully tempering expectations after failures in 2020 and 2022.Politics -
Greene's bid to topple Johnson veers closer to backfiring
The Georgia Republican now has to make a choice: Either don't call the ouster vote, or force one and watch it fail. Both options risk hurting her politically.Politics -
Friday and Saturday votes on deck as Capitol Hill closes out foreign aid, spy powers bills
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House passes $60.8B in delayed Ukraine aid
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House approves bill to divest TikTok, freeze Russian assets
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Washington’s weird marriage of convenience — hoodied John Fetterman and straitlaced Andy Kim
They don’t have much in common besides being Democrats who don’t want Bob Menendez in the SenatePolitics -
Senate passes surveillance law renewal right at deadline
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Republican LaTurner won't seek reelection to Kansas House seat
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge.Politics - Israel -
Johnson careens toward uncharted speaker territory
If the speaker can wade through the conservative blowup over Ukraine aid, even his critics predict he might be able to hold on until November.Politics -
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony
Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted a picture of the boost that never came, according to transcripts reviewed by POLITICO.Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden said he’d take another stab at a border bill — but nothing appears in the works
‘They pulled a rabbit out of a hat on Ukraine, but there’s no chance they’re getting anything out of Mike Johnson’s House on border security’Politics - Joe Biden -
Florida GOP Rep. Posey abruptly announces retirement
He first won his deep-red seat in 2008.Politics - Florida