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Aug 13

When George Santos' fraud trial begins next month, the jury will be anonymous

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that jurors will have their identities kept secret from the public.

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Aug 08

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Pelosi discusses her book, 'The Art of Power,' and voices confidence in Harris' chances

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

After nearly 40 years of working in the Capitol, Nancy Pelosi has played a central role in some of the most consequential American events of the last two decades. That is the focus of her new book, "The Art of…

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Aug 01

Schumer introduces 'No Kings Act' in response to Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Sen. Chuck Schumer is introducing legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision.

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Jul 30

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Inside the Democratic campaign strategy to reclaim control of the House

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura

The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins…

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Jul 24

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Netanyahu defends Israel's Gaza war in address to Congress boycotted by many Democrats

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the war in Gaza in a joint address to Congress, despite protests and partisan politics that led dozens of Democrats to boycott the speech. Netanyahu disparaged protesters outside the U.S. Capitol and blamed Hamas…

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Jul 24

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Mideast analysts weigh in on Netanyahu's address and if it could affect support for Israel

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel in a speech to Congress that many Democrats boycotted. To delve into what was said, Nick Schifrin spoke with Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic member of the House and…

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Jul 24

WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses joint meeting of Congress

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Farnoush Amiri, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted his appearance and thousands of protesters amassed around the Capitol Wednesday to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it created.

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Jul 23

Demonstrators stage protest against Netanyahu visit on Capitol Hill

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Dozens of protesters rallied outside his hotel Monday evening, and on Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of demonstrators took over the rotunda of the Cannon Building, which houses offices of House of Representatives members.

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Jul 18

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GOP Rep. Cole expects 'robust use of executive power' if Trump wins another term

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will…

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Jul 17

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The key Senate and House races that could shift the balance of power in Congress

By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan

While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with…

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