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House Democrats Try To Vote On Top Priorities, Forced To Turn To Immigration

Some House Democrats are concerned that the latest border crisis and feud between President Trump and four House progressives is causing immigration to overtake health care as main issue for 2020.

House Democrats Try To Vote On Top Priorities, Forced To Turn To Immigration

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Pelosi Clashes With Progressive 'Squad' As Internal Party Tensions Get Personal

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California (left) is trying to move on from a public clash with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., (right) and other progressives. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Pelosi Clashes With Progressive 'Squad' As Internal Party Tensions Get Personal

House Speaker Pelosi, D-Calif., is asking members to avoid attacking one another after an aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y, tweeted a message comparing some moderates to segregationists.

Lawmakers Don't Have Many Nice Things To Say About Negotiating With Mick Mulvaney

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, pictured in the Oval Office on May 13, is one of President Trump's closest advisers, but his negotiating tactics aren't widely loved on Capitol Hill. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Lawmakers Don't Have Many Nice Things To Say About Negotiating With Mick Mulvaney

Congressional leaders say they want to pass a budget deal that would avoid deep spending cuts for at least a year. But talks have stalled, and many blame the White House's acting chief of staff.

Lawmakers Don't Have Many Nice Things To Say About Negotiating With Mick Mulvaney

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Can Congress Agree On How To Spend Money To Address Border Crisis?

The Senate is on track to pass its version of the humanitarian aid bill but it is a very different version of what the House of Representatives passed. That could signal trouble ahead.

Can Congress Agree On How To Spend Money To Address Border Crisis?

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Democrats And Republicans Agree Border Crisis Exists, But Differ On Allocating Funds

Democrats will vote this week on their version of a $4.5 billion aid package aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis at the Southern border.

Democrats And Republicans Agree Border Crisis Exists, But Differ On Allocating Funds

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Ban On Abortion Funding Stays In House Bill As 2020 Democrats Promise Repeal

Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden publicly switched his position on the Hyde Amendment under pressure from other Democrats. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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Ban On Abortion Funding Stays In House Bill As 2020 Democrats Promise Repeal

Presidential candidates oppose the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding for abortion services. But House Democrats kept it in a spending package that's expected to pass in the coming days.

Ban On Abortion Funding Stays In House Bill As 2020 Democrats Promise Repeal

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Newer Democrats Oppose Plan To Give Lawmakers A Raise

Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., pictured in January, opposes a plan to increase lawmakers' salaries, saying that's not what his constituents sent him to Washington to do. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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Newer Democrats Oppose Plan To Give Lawmakers A Raise

Members of Congress have not had a pay increase in 10 years, and supporters of the raise argue their salaries need to keep up with the cost of living. Opponents say that should not be a priority.

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Are Lawmakers Tech Savvy Enough To Conduct Their Antitrust Investigation?

The House Judiciary Committee will hold antitrust hearings on big tech amid calls that new regulations or breaking up top companies is needed. But some wonder whether lawmakers understand the platforms.

Are Lawmakers Tech Savvy Enough To Conduct Their Antitrust Investigation?

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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Pushes To Raise Tobacco Sales Age To 21

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a longtime ally of the tobacco industry, is calling to raise the age for the sale of tobacco products to 21. Some who share the goal aren't backing his bill.

Senate Majority Leader McConnell Pushes To Raise Tobacco Sales Age To 21

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Special Counsel Robert Mueller Makes First Public Comments On Russia Investigation

Special Counsel Robert Mueller made his first public statement Wednesday saying his report was his testimony and making it clear he does not plan to testify before Congress

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Makes First Public Comments On Russia Investigation

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$19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House Vote

Debris is piled on May 10 outside an apartment complex that was damaged by Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla. Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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$19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House Vote

Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation.

Senate Reaches $19 Billion Deal For Disaster Aid Without Border Wall Funding

A Sapp Bros. gas station in Percival, Iowa, stands in floodwaters from the Missouri River on May 10. Lawmakers have reached a deal on disaster aid that they say President Trump will sign. Nati Harnik/AP hide caption

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Senate Reaches $19 Billion Deal For Disaster Aid Without Border Wall Funding

Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said President Trump would sign the legislation even without border funding. The bipartisan deal follows months of negotiations.

Senate Reaches $19 Billion Deal For Disaster Aid Without Border Wall Funding

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