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Politics Dec 29

Leahy reflects on nearly 50 years in Senate as he prepares to retire

Politics Apr 14

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Sen. Capito: More bipartisanship needed on infrastructure, Biden ‘left us in the dust’

President Joe Biden has proposed a $2 trillion measure, The American Jobs Plan, to improve the country's infrastructure. As negotiations on that get underway in Washington, Judy Woodruff is joined by a senator who's deeply involved - ranking member of…

Politics Aug 12

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What is QAnon? How the conspiracy theory gained traction in 2020 campaign

With less than three months until Election Day, most of the nation’s attention has been focused on the presidential race. But more than 20 candidates who support a far-right conspiracy theory will be on the ballot for Congressional races in…

Politics Sep 19

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Senate Republicans indicate willingness to pass a gun bill, but will Trump sign it?

After a series of shooting massacres over the summer and renewed calls for stricter gun regulation, Senate Republicans have indicated some willingness to consider new legislation. But according to Sen. Mitch McConnell, President Trump has not yet weighed in on…

Politics Apr 16

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Massachusetts Senator John Kerry stands with South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings during a Town Hall meeting with fellow veterans in Manchester, New Hampshire, January 23, 2004. Hollings endorsed Kerry's candidacy at the meeting. Kerry currently leads in the polls for the January 27, New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary election. Photo by Mike Segar MS/JDP/Reuters
WATCH: Mourners gather for funeral of South Carolina’s Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings

The South Carolina Democrat led his state through desegregation as governor and served six terms in the U.S. Senate.

Oct 09

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How Trump and trade factor into Heitkamp’s reelection battle

By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford

North Dakota is small in terms of population, but its Senate race this fall is attracting major attention. Incumbent Heidi Heitkamp, the only high-level Democratic official left in the state, faces a close contest with Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer, an…

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Mar 02

Sen. Barbara Mikulski expected to announce her retirement

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democratic officials say Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in the history of Congress, is ready to announce her retirement.

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Feb 27

Santorum wants to send 10,000 U.S. troops to fight Islamic State

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, who is considering another presidential run, called for putting 10,000 U.S. troops on the ground to fight the growth of the extremist group that calls itself the Islamic State.

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Jan 05

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Resisting labels, Edward Brooke broke barriers and embraced bipartisanship – Part 2

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Jan 05

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Remembering former Sen. Edward Brooke, 95, political giant and party outlier – Part 1

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