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Jul 23

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington.

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Jul 23

Some House Republicans defect to again pass resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.

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Jul 22

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.

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Jul 22

AP report: Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

By Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program.

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Jul 22

House passes temporary government funding bill months early

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance another possible shutdown souring the mood of voters shortly before they go to the polls.

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Jul 22

WATCH: UN Ambassador Mike Waltz testifies before House Foreign Affairs Committee

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Waltz will testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on "United Nations Accountability and Reform." Watch here.

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Jul 21

Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate.

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Jul 20

Live Results: Arizona midterm primary elections

Arizona Republicans will choose a nominee in a state primary Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.

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Jul 17

Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Billionaire investor Leon Black, who for years paid Jeffrey Epstein for tax and financial advice, is facing scrutiny over his relationship with the late convicted sex offender after walking out of a closed-door interview with House investigators last month.

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Jul 16

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Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress

By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn, Bridget Craig

Israel’s war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A…

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