Kelsey Snell
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All Things Considered
Anxiety Is Growing In Congress Over How Much Power A President Can Wield
Congressional leaders tout that the legislative branch is a separate but equal arm of the government, but in debates over spending, trade and foreign policy, it has ceded considerable power to the executive.
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House Democrats Try To Recover From Week Dominated By Public Splits
Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned to tout a bill overhauling campaign finance laws but instead had to manage tensions about how to respond to arguments that Rep. Ilhan Omar made anti-Semitic remarks.
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All Things Considered
House Democrats Struggle To Control Their Message
Democrats control the House of Representatives, but managing differences between moderate and progressive members about their priorities is proving to be a challenge for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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All Things Considered
Senate Republicans Are Split On Trump's Use Of National Emergency Declaration
President Trump's move to use a national emergency to build a border wall has created a split among Senate Republicans. Some have expressed concerns about the precedent it sets to go around Congress.
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Morning Edition
News Brief: Congressional Democrats Investigate Trump's Business, North Korea Summit Fallout
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has scheduled an open interview with former Trump Organization business booster Felix Sater on March 14.
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All Things Considered
Michael Cohen Tries To Establish Credibility In Wednesday Testimony
In Wednesday's testimony, President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen admitted to lying to Congress in the past and tried to establish credibility by bringing in evidence to back up his statements.
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All Things Considered
Michael Cohen To Face Tough Questioning From House Oversight Committee
Michael Cohen will testify Wednesday in his first public House Oversight Committee hearing. He'll face tough questions from President Trump's allies and some Democrats who have called for impeachment.
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All Things Considered
Upcoming In The House Of Representatives: Public Displays Of Trump Challenges
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is expected to pass a resolution blocking the president from using a national security declaration to pay to build a border wall.
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Congress Sprints To Pass Border Security Package With Trump's Support Unclear
Congressional leaders are prepared to vote Thursday on a $333 billion bipartisan spending package to avoid the threat of a partial government shutdown.
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Congress Awaits Final Border Bill With Shutdown Deadline Looming
House and Senate leaders aim to vote by the Friday deadline on a seven-bill spending package that includes a $1.375 billion in funding for 55 miles of fencing along the U.S. border with Mexico.