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Biden set to block Ambler mining road in Alaska wilderness

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The move to preserve the preserve the pristine wilderness has been sought by Alaskan tribes, but would keep the critical minerals in the region from being mined.

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Senate leaders haggle over Mayorkas impeachment deal as trial begins

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Senate leaders are trying to strike an agreement that would allow a few hours of debate before proceeding to a vote to potentially dismiss or table the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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Conservatives are openly threatening to tank Johnson's foreign aid plan

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Mike Johnson’s plan to put a package of separate foreign aid measures on this floor is running into a familiar hurdle — conservative backlash — and it remains unclear whether Democrats would step in to save his efforts.

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Messy intel fight comes to Senate with Friday deadline

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The Senate will take its first vote on keeping a key surveillance power in place Thursday, setting up a tough negotiation with privacy hawks in order to avoid a Saturday lapse in the controversial spy authorities.

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Second Republican endorses push to fire Johnson as speaker

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Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy to pass long-stalled Ukraine aid has driven at least one Republican to join Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to strip him of his gavel.

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What to watch for in the Senate impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas

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The Senate is set to begin an impeachment trial this week for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — the first of its kind in nearly 150 years — after weeks of delay.

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Supreme Court takes its deepest plunge into Jan. 6, with possible implications for Trump

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The high court will hear arguments over whether Capitol rioters can be convicted of obstructing Congress' business, a law passed in the wake of the '00s-era Enron scandal.

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Supreme Court lifts broad injunction against Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors

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The three liberal justices dissented as the high court dramatically narrowed a district court judge’s sweeping ruling barring enforcement of the state’s attempt to block treatment for transgender youth.

Johnson plans separate House votes on Ukraine and Israel this week

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Speaker Mike Johnson told GOP lawmakers that he’ll try to pass four measures this week to send aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — each in separate bills, according to two Republicans in the private Monday meeting.

Monday, Apr 15

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Protecting Israel won’t stop Biden from pushing on Gaza

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Biden’s defense of Israel and campaign to protect civilians in Gaza will remain on two separate tracks.

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New group linked to California Dems hits Fitzpatrick — from the right

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A newly established outside group with ties to California Democrats is hitting Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) as not conservative enough, seeking to boost his GOP primary opponent for a Pennsylvania swing seat.

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Judge denies another delay in Sen. Bob Menendez trial

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The request by prosecutors comes less than a month before the trial's start date.

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Santos' threatened comeback bid hasn't raised a single dime

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The former House member announced last month he planned to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota.

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Foreign aid, spy powers take center stage on the Hill this week

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All eyes this week will be on the House as they seek to pass aid for Israel — and maybe Ukraine — following strikes launched by Iran against Israel over the weekend.

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Iran confrontation poses potential new risks for US troops

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Thousands of soldiers posted in the Middle East remain vulnerable to attacks.

Saturday, Apr 13

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‘I know it sounds crazy’: The new strategy against Republicans in deep red states

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Dan Osborn, a union leader and steamfitter, hopes to consolidate anti-Republican coalitions in the deep red state in his bid for Senate as an independent.

Friday, Apr 12

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House Democrats prepare to try for another Roe election

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They turned the reversal of Roe v. Wade into campaign rocket fuel two years ago, denying the GOP its hopes for a “red wave." Now House Democrats are preparing to try to again sink vulnerable Republicans on abortion.

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Biden warns that Iran could attack Israel soon

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The president said his grim outlook was based on intelligence reports that he was not at liberty to describe further.

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House finally passes surveillance bill after three stumbles

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The House on Friday passed legislation reauthorizing a controversial government surveillance power — capping off a months-long debate marked by acrimonious GOP infighting.

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Inside the unusual coalition that fell short on Biggs’ warrant amendment to spy power bill

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An unusual coalition of Democrats and Republicans fell short of their push to add an amendment to a controversial surveillance bill that would require federal officials to get a warrant to see data from U.S. citizens in communication with…

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Conservatives clash with Trump on leaving abortion up to voters

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The gulf between what Trump said and what anti-abortion groups want underscores divisions that have dogged conservatives for two years.

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How one NY GOP critic of Santos hopes to keep him off the House floor

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One of George Santos’ biggest GOP critics is seeking to block expelled members like him from returning to the House floor and other Capitol hotspots open to former members.

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Crypto executives put money behind longshot bid to oust Elizabeth Warren

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More than half a dozen cryptocurrency executives and prominent enthusiasts have donated to longshot GOP candidate John Deaton.

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Johnson plans new push to reauthorize controversial government spy power

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Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing to try again to reauthorize a controversial government spy power, one day after backlash from his right flank unraveled his plans.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Iran wants to hit Israel while avoiding retaliation from Washington, US assesses

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The Biden administration expects Iran’s response in the coming days, and as early as this weekend.

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Russian military replaced Ukraine battlefield losses 'far faster' than expected, general warns

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"[Russia’s military has] grown back to what they were before," Gen. Christopher Cavoli told senators.

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The price of a conservative judiciary? Donald Trump is about to find out.

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Trump’s Monday announcement that abortion should be left to the states was supposed to neutralize an issue that has dogged Republican candidates. But by Tuesday it was clear that it was futile to try.

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House GOP leaders press for way forward on controversial government surveillance program

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Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Whip Tom Emmer tried to meet into the night with many of the 19 Republicans who tanked a key procedural vote on the reauthorization of a controversial surveillance program.

Johnson announces $20 million-plus fundraising haul

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Speaker Mike Johnson hauled in more than $20 million during the first quarter of the year, his office will announce Thursday in a report shared first with POLITICO.