Although 157 Republicans vote no in the House, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she was ‘most likely’ to support the measure when it gets to the Senate.
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Giuliani ordered to testify in Georgia 2020 election probe
A special grand jury is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere.
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Senate pushes to protect same-sex marriage after bill passes House
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is one of just 2 Republican co-sponsors of the legislation.
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Jan. 6 panel to tell story of ‘187 minutes’ between Trump’s rally, recorded remarks
The hearing will be televised on prime time Thursday.
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Collins, Manchin unveil bipartisan bill to protect electoral count from exploitation
The reforms to the 1887 Electoral Count Act, spurred by former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the election, are co-sponsored by 14 senators, including nine Republicans, just shy of the 10 needed to overcome a filibuster.
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Steve Bannon’s team raises question about House subpoena deadline
Bannon, who was an unofficial adviser to then President Donald Trump at the time of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, is charged with defying a congressional subpoena that sought his records and testimony.
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Democrats push for 1st semi-automatic gun ban in 20 years, but Rep. Golden is opposed
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee objected to the proposal, calling it an attack on Second Amendment rights.
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Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs
When it comes to a potential race, Donald Trump does not see Mike Pence as a threat, according to allies, who are much more consumed with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Dan Cox, backed by Trump, wins Maryland Republican governor primary
The Republican primary was viewed as a proxy battle between Trump and outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan, who offered vastly different visions of the party’s future as they consider 2024 campaigns for the White House.
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Biden holds off – for now – on climate emergency declaration
The emergency order is one of several tactics now under deliberation.