Barbara Sprunt
Stories
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Personal information of members of Congress exposed in health data breach
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are working together to determine how the personal information was compromised.
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Biden and House Democrats chart a 2024 course based on their legislative track record
Democrats are strategizing on how to win back the House next year and are undertaking a publicity blitz to remind voters of their records.
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Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.
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Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments
Multiple GOP lawmakers tell NPR that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos has voluntarily recused himself from serving on committees temporarily.
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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments
Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.
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McConnell says McCarthy should take the lead on negotiating the debt ceiling standoff
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has placed the onus on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to negotiate a debt ceiling solution with the White House.
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House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight
The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.
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The Senate steps closer to passing major spending deal ahead of its deadline
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that the Senate will proceed to final passage on a $1.7 trillion government funding bill on Thursday morning.
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President Biden calls for a big shakeup in Democrats' presidential nominating calendar
Biden has proposed elevating South Carolina to the first spot, moving the swing states of Georgia and Michigan up to the early slate, and putting Iowa back in the pack.
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Naomi Biden joins a unique club: brides who say 'I do' at the White House
President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will have a White House wedding on Saturday, Nov. 19. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings.