The proposal, which is still being drafted, is expected to have less oversight than what Democrats are calling for and regulate marijuana more like alcohol.
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Democrat Beto O’Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
O’Rourke’s announcement Monday kicks off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon talks tough after court appearance for defying Jan. 6 panel subpoena
The judge released him without bail but required him to check in weekly with court officials and ordered him to surrender his passport.
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Buttigieg’s star rises as $1 trillion Biden agenda shifts toward him
The transportation secretary will handle the largest infusion of cash into the transportation sector since the 1950s.
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House poised to pass spending plan this week, senior White House official says
For months, Democrats have struggled to pass President Biden’s domestic agenda.
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Indictments charge Trump ex-aide Steve Bannon with contempt of Congress
Bannon had defied a Jan. 6 House committee subpoena.
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Meadows says he’ll defy subpoena, as Jan. 6 panel threatens contempt
Meadows would be the second of the committee’s witnesses to be held in contempt, after the House voted to hold Bannon in contempt last month.
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New York man charged with threatening lawmaker who voted for infrastructure bill
Rep. Andrew Garbarino was one of 13 Republicans who voted for the infrastructure package Nov. 5.
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Murkowski announces reelection bid opposed by Trump
Donald Trump, who has focused his political efforts on punishing his political opponents, endorsed a leading opponent of Murkowski.
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Republican leaders say little to condemn violent political actions
A malicious tweet, threats after a vote, a death wish – all received nothing but crickets from the party’s top echelons.