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‘You just gaslit her’: How Dean Phillips’s first town hall went off the rails in N.H.

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 4:39pm
At his first town hall less than a week after announcing his campaign, Phillips faced screaming and profanity from attendees disappointed in his response to a question on a cease-fire in the Middle East.
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Does new House speaker really think Biden impeachment push is apolitical?

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 4:19pm
The speaker has to praise the GOP impeachment push. But his comparisons to the Trump impeachments are already wobbly.
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Senate confirms three more senior military officers around Tuberville blockade

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 4:14pm
The officers confirmed included Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Biden’s choice to lead the Navy, who will become the first woman on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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FBI searches home of top fundraiser for New York Mayor Eric Adams

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 3:26pm
The search of Brianna Suggs’s Brooklyn home was confirmed by two people familiar with the investigation.
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The House slows its roll on punishing members — for now

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 2:40pm
With Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) facing censure and Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) facing expulsion, many members of both parties crossed the aisle to suddenly inject some notable caution.
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A rare bipartisanship flickers into existence in the House

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 1:07pm
The House declines to punish two of its most polarizing members, Reps. Rashida Tlaib and George Santos, in rare bipartisan votes.
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Hunter Biden decries ‘weaponization’ of his drug addiction

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:32am
Biden was critical of Republican-led investigations on his business dealings and of his ongoing criminal prosecution for possessing a gun while using drugs.
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The brutal GOP attacks on Tuberville — and what they could mean

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:19am
The Senate finally decided to just have it out when it comes to Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions, and, thanks to Tuberville’s GOP colleagues, it wasn’t pretty. Here’s what they said.
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Former speaker Nancy Pelosi defends support for Israel’s response to Hamas

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:54am
She also reiterated her support for a two-state solution and her criticism of the Israeli government’s settlement policies.
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Will the haters once again decide the presidential election?

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:53am
Trump’s 2016 victory can be credited to voters who disliked him and Hillary Clinton. Will that occur in 2024, too?
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Rep. Ken Buck to retire from House, cites election denialism by others in GOP

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 7:23am
Buck voted to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker and opposed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the role.
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Trump camp hopes for knockout blow in Iowa, as Haley, DeSantis jockey for second

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 6:55am
With just over two months until the nationwide nominating contest kicks off in Iowa, the former president is in a dominant position over his rivals in the state.
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Pro-Haley group falsely says DeSantis wanted to ‘fast track’ China deals

Washington Post Elections - Thu, 11/02/2023 - 2:00am
A Haley super PAC makes a charge that turns to dust upon inspection.
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Senate Republicans erupt in anger over Tuberville’s military freeze

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:04pm
A surprising public showdown made clear that some of Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s colleagues have hit their limit as hundreds of military promotions remain stalled.
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House votes to table censure resolution against Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:17pm
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced the resolution against Tlaib over her comments and actions related to the Israel-Gaza war.
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Second effort to expel George Santos from House fails

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:00pm
The latest push to expel Santos, who is running for reelection, was led by his fellow Republican freshmen from New York.
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‘Squad’ members face Democratic primary challenges over Israel stances

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:58pm
St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, a Democrat, dropped his bid against a GOP senator to challenge Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.). “I think we have to stand with our allies,” he said.
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Trump Jr. testifies, deflects responsibility in N.Y. business fraud case

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 6:08pm
Donald Trump Jr. testified in the $250 million fraud case New York officials brought against his father, siblings and the family business.
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Trump and his allies have plans to remove the guardrails in a second term

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 4:23pm
The former president and those in his orbit are making plans to scatter loyalists in decision-making positions.
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Faced with abortion bans, doctors beg hospitals for help with key decisions

Washington Post Elections - Wed, 11/01/2023 - 3:44pm
Vaguely worded medical exceptions in abortion bans, and a lack of guidance on interpreting them, have led to some patients being denied care until they are critically ill.
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