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Republican senator challenges Teamsters head to fight in fiery exchange at hearing

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

The two men never came face to face in the hearing room. But they hurled insults at each other for around six minutes.

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House votes to prevent a government shutdown as Republican Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

by STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

The Senate, where Democrats have a slim majority, has signaled its willingness to accept Speaker Johnson’s package ahead of Friday’s deadline to fund the government.

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Robert Cross abandons congressional bid in Maine’s 2nd District

by Steve Collins November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Cross’ choice leaves two contenders vying for the Republican nomination to challenge Jared Golden.

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Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president’s older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86

by MARYCLAIRE DALE and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a level below the Supreme Court.

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A fragile global economy is at stake as U.S. and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet Wednesday on the summit’s sidelines.

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The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

The new code of conduct, agreed to by all nine justices, does not appear to impose any significant new requirements on them, despite sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors.

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Paul Pelosi testifies in trial for man accused of attacking him with a hammer

by OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday recounted publicly for the first time what happened on the night he was attacked at home by a man with a hammer.