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New bipartisan bill seeks to tackle national child care shortage with help from the Pentagon

Legislation from Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Joni Ernst would launch a pilot program to help child care providers near military installations train and recruit staff members.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.

Biden mischaracterizes his uncle's disappearance during World War II

Biden was drawing a contrast between the military service of his family and Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric about military members.
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13h ago

Senate quickly votes to dismiss impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

The trial lasted just a few hours, with Democrats and some Republicans saying Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hadn’t committed an impeachable offense.
Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a hearing
Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a hearing

Arizona Republicans again quash effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Republicans in the state House stymied a move to repeal the near-total ban, but the state Senate opened the door for a future vote.
People protest abortion restrictions.
People protest abortion restrictions.
14h ago

Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago

A new statement from the New Jersey Democrat's office paints a different picture from the one put out last week, and his absence could affect tight votes on the House floor.
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Former 'Real Housewives' star Siggy Flicker's stepson arrested on Jan. 6 charges

Tyler Campanella, the stepson of "Siggy" Flicker, was arrested more than three years after the reality star posted images that Campanella apparently shot inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Tyler Campanella at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Tyler Campanella at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

How one Democrat is trying to maintain Trump country appeal: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the Senate quickly rejects Mayorkas' impeachment and Arizona Republicans block another effort to repeal the state's near-total abortion ban.
Tammy Baldwin waves as she walks off stage after speaking
Tammy Baldwin waves as she walks off stage after speaking

Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

The president made the announcement in an address to union workers in Pennsylvania.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
18h ago

Highlights: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Democrats ruled the articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas unconstitutional. GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted present on one article.
Alejandro Mayorkas during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing
Alejandro Mayorkas during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

House Republicans release aid bills for Israel and Ukraine, eyeing weekend House votes

House Speaker Mike Johnson told members that they expect to vote on separate aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies "Saturday evening" after an amendment process.
Mike Johnson speaks to reporters
Mike Johnson speaks to reporters

Tammy Baldwin fights to maintain appeal in rural Wisconsin amid Democratic slide

The senator has outrun other members of her party in rural areas before. This November, she'll have to manage being on a ballot with Donald Trump.
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