US Congress Politics
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Casten, Conforti differ on abortion, but both oppose federal banSep 29, 2024 9:00 pm - The candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat disagree on whether there should be a legal right nationwide to an abortion — but they both oppose a federal ban.
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House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony
Sep 24, 2024 10:28 am - WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are moving Tuesday to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress after a contentious b...
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The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border
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Foster cites lying politicians as top issue; challenger Evans says it’s immigrationSep 19, 2024 8:32 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville believes the most important issue of his reelection campaign is the threat to democracy posed by politicians who say things they know aren’t true. Republican rival Jerry Evans said it’s immigration.
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Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
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Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women’s rights to IVF
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Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
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Casten’s GOP rival defends Trump, Vance on debunked claims about migrants eating petsSep 16, 2024 7:47 pm - A suburban Republican congressional candidate on Monday defended GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance for perpetuating debunked claims that immigrants are eating pets and wild animals in an Ohio town.
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
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Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown