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Congress's biggest iconoclast passes away Feb 11, 2019

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North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones passed away Sunday, on his 76th birthday. Once a supporter of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, he underwent a dramatic change of heart and emerged as one of the most prominent critics of the war.

John Roberts sides with liberals on the Supreme Court in blocking Louisiana abortion law Feb 08, 2019

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The justices may yet consider whether the 2014 law — requiring doctors at abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals — unduly burdens women’s access to abortion.

Chaos in the commonwealth Feb 07, 2019

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Virginia’s top three Democratic leaders are all embroiled in scandals this morning that threaten to end their political careers.

Trump channels Nixon in State of the Union Feb 06, 2019

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For many historians, President Trump decrying the investigation was eerily reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s 1974 State of the Union.

Federal prosecutors serve subpoena to Trump’s inaugural committee Feb 05, 2019

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The subpoena indicates that prosecutors are investigating crimes related to conspiracy to defraud the United States, mail fraud, false statements, wire fraud and money laundering.

Ralph Northam considers resignation after Sunday senior staff meeting Feb 04, 2019

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Calling the Sunday night meeting was a clear signal of Northam’s effort to weigh support within the administration as he evaluates his options.

Trump signals he’ll declare a national emergency Feb 01, 2019

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The presidents new comments came as Nancy Pelosi once again insisted a deal would not include any wall funding, which the president has called a prerequisite.

Trump is getting on-the-job training about how divided government works Jan 31, 2019

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The era of accommodation on Capitol Hill is over, as President Trump faces an increasingly adversarial Congress — in both parties.

Intelligence chiefs contradict Trump on Russia and more Jan 30, 2019

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Leaders of the intelligence community repeatedly offered assessments during congressional testimony yesterday that are starkly at odds with proclamations made by President Trump, who appointed each of them.

Trump cools on a broader immigration deal to keep government open past Feb. 15 Jan 29, 2019

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While federal employees tried to get the government back up to speed yesterday, the possibility of another shutdown in just three weeks hangs over every office.

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