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All Things Considered
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.
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All Things Considered
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.
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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.
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Morning Edition
At Meeting, House Democrats To Address Calls To Impeach Trump
Despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's misgivings about impeaching the president, Democrats will meet to discuss the subject after a series of moves by the administration to stymie congressional probes.
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Democrats' Impeachment Divide Tests Pelosi
President Trump's efforts to block congressional oversight into his administration and Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report is ratcheting up impeachment talk among House Democrats.
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House Democrats Subpoena Trump Tax Returns
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal argues the Treasury secretary is in violation of U.S. tax code that states the department must turn over tax returns requested by the panel.
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All Things Considered
House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. She says voters in critical districts aren't focused on impeaching President Trump.
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Morning Edition
News Brief: China's Belt And Road Initiative, Pivot District, 'Avengers'
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in a forum on China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also, a look at a district that voted for Obama and then Trump.
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Congress Subpoenas Deutsche Bank As Part Of Democrats' Probe Of Trump Finances
It's the latest sign that Democrats will continue to seek information on potential criminal activity by President Trump and his businesses after special counsel Robert Mueller's report is made public.
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All Things Considered
Power In The White House Is Growing With Acting Agency And Cabinet Department Heads
With so many acting cabinet secretaries who do not need Senate confirmation many Republican Senators are concerned the Trump administration is weakening their advice and consent Constitutional role.