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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Read full article: US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the islandU.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington.
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continuesCongressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Read full article: Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.
White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
Read full article: White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action.
Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
Read full article: Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this yearWebb County’s medical examiner said Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died from “natural causes,” although the full autopsy is pending. He’s at least the fifth person to die in Texas ICE detention this year.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.
The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
Read full article: The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoffPresident Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Read full article: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for DemocratsDemocratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Read full article: Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donorMallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race.
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midtermsThe system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.
How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
Read full article: How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new pollsA new AP-NORC poll finds that about 4 in 10 U_S_ adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, while about 3 in 10 feel “excited.”.
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Read full article: Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House membersU.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Read full article: In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutionsOlympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.