Both men are portraying themselves as the stronger fighter for conservative causes and their party’s best chance to block Biden from reelection next year.
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Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.
The budget deal was being debated Thursday in the Senate, where lawmakers are working to meet a Monday deadline before the U.S. risks a devastating default.
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U.S. sanctions Iranians over alleged plots to kill American officials and others around the world
The sanctions against them block all access to their U.S. money and property and prohibit Americans from working with them.
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Gov. Mills opposes bill to allow Maine tribes to benefit from most federal laws
A spokesperson said the governor would rather address specific bills and programs that unfairly exclude the Wabanaki Nations.
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Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
The campaign is expected to lean heavily on town halls and retail stops aimed at showcasing the former vice president’s personality as he tries to emerge from former President Donald Trump’s shadow.
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Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch presidential campaign next week
Christie has cast himself as the only potential candidate willing to aggressively take on former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner for the nomination.
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Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings Republicans envisioned
An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office says that while the new work requirements in SNAP would save money, the added benefits pushed by Democrats would cost more – and add almost 80,000 people to the rolls in an average month.
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Last-minute bill would allow Maine tribes to benefit from federal laws
Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the measure, which would not allow Indigenous tribes to operate a casino without special permission from the state, is a top priority for the legislative session that is nearing an end.
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DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to ‘fight back’ against Trump
He announced his campaign May 24 and already has an early financial start thanks to a super PAC.
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Here’s what’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert U.S. default
The details of the deal between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out.