The House impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” on Jan. 13, making him the only president to be impeached twice.
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Senate confirms Lloyd Austin, making him the nation’s first Black defense secretary
The Senate on Friday confirmed Lloyd Austin as the nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Congress faces a government shutdown if a spending deal isn’t reached this week
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Senate to vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court following all-night Senate session
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Trump rejects Democrats’ COVID-19 aid offer, says no deal until after the election; Pelosi says White House in ‘complete disarray’
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Trump again threatens executive orders to extend benefits after stimulus talks fall apart
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GOP Trump allies urge Liz Cheney to step down from leadership over her criticisms of the president
Several Republican members of Congress and President Donald Trump’s son criticized Rep. Liz Cheney, the third-ranking Republican in the House.
Tours will be put on hold at Capitol, White House amid fears about coronavirus spread
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House votes to limit Trump’s ability to wage war with Iran after Soleimani killing
Democrats have accused Trump of recklessness in his order to kill Soleimani and say the war powers measure is needed to force him to consult Congress.