Election agency limps into 2020 cycle
Partisan disputes and a stagnating budget have ground the Federal Election Commission (FEC) nearly to a halt, as a backlog of cases grows and the...
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Top Dem: Supreme Court has ‘no role’ in impeachment
“The Supreme Court has no role in impeachment, and cannot be appealed to in an impeachment,” Raskin said during a press call organized...
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Barr to testify before Senate panel next week on Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to testify next Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.Barr, who released a redacted...
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Cory Booker releases 10 years of tax returns
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Wednesday became the latest Democratic presidential candidate to release his tax returns, a move that comes amid growing scrutiny over President Trump’s...
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Hillary Clinton cautions against rushing to impeach Trump
Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonDavis: The shocking fact that Mueller never would have accused Trump of a crime Trump says he would challenge impeachment in...
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Ex-Christie aide sentenced to prison in ‘Bridgegate’ scandal
Bridget Anne Kelly, a onetime deputy chief of staff to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), was re-sentenced to 13 months in prison Wednesday...
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Dems accuse White House of caving to Trump’s ‘ego’ on Russian meddling
Democrats blasted the White House Wednesday following back-to-back reports that administration officials were discouraged from raising concerns about Russian interference in the 2020 election. Several Democratic lawmakers...
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Buttigieg gets first congressional endorsement
Democratic presidential candidate Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Minorities,...
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Bipartisan House panel leaders ask agencies for maternal mortality data
Bipartisan leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday sent letters to six federal agencies requesting summaries of their efforts to address maternal...
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‘The View’ alum Jedediah Bila named ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host
Fox News announced Wednesday it has named Jedediah Bila, an alum of ABC’s “The View,” as a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend.” Bila...
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Biden leads Trump by 8 points in hypothetical 2020 matchup: poll
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoseph (Joe) Robinette BidenButtigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election This is the Joe Biden you rarely see Minorities,...
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Cummings alleges ‘growing pattern of obstruction’ over DOJ’s refusal to comply with subpoena
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah CummingsElijah Eugene CummingsThe Hill’s Morning Report – Will Joe Biden’s unifying strategy work? Trump: ‘No reason’ for White...
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Booker: Trump, others’ criticism of Omar ‘trafficking in Islamophobia’
Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerK Street support to test Buttigieg We should welcome workers’ ‘powerful victory’ in the Stop & Shop strike Harris adds another...
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Harris says she would pardon prisoners convicted of drug-related crimes
Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda The Hill’s Morning Report – Will Joe Biden’s unifying strategy work? K Street...
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Florida House passes bill banning sanctuary cities
The Florida House passed a bill Wednesday that would ban sanctuary cities from existing in the state. The high-profile bill sponsored by state Rep. Cord...
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Franklin Graham rails against Buttigieg for calling himself ‘gay Christian’
Evangelist Franklin Graham, an outspoken supporter of President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win...
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State Department criticizes Myanmar for ruling on imprisoned journalists
The State Department on Wednesday criticized the highest court in Myanmar for rejecting the appeals of two Reuters journalists who are in jail, saying the ruling “sends...
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Oregon governor names big game hunter to board that oversees grey wolf management
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) has appointed an exotic game hunter – who has posted several photos of the animals he killed on Instagram – to the...
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Gwyneth Paltrow to co-host Buttigieg fundraiser
Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Minorities, older adults push...
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Booker: ‘I will have a woman running mate’
Presidential hopeful Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerK Street support to test Buttigieg We should welcome workers’ ‘powerful victory’ in the Stop & Shop strike Harris...
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Trump vows to ‘smash the grip’ of drug addiction
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good...
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Julián Castro jokes about looks after forum uses twin brother’s photo
Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro joked Wednesday after a forum put a picture of his twin brother in an event pamphlet. “I will say though...
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Fox News host: Dems only ‘care about Russia now because it cost them an election’
Fox News host Melissa Francis said Wednesday on “Outnumbered” that Democrats only “care about Russia now because it cost them an election.” The comment came...
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Cindy McCain squashes Joe Biden support rumors: ‘No intention of getting involved’ in race
Cindy McCain, the widow of late Sen. John McCain, refuted rumors Wednesday she would be supporting former Vice President Joseph R. Biden in his expected...
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Moulton: Dems ‘made a mistake’ waiting to discuss impeachment until now
Rep. Seth MoultonSeth Wilbur MoultonKhanna breaks with Sanders on voting rights for Boston Marathon bomber: ‘I wouldn’t go that far’ Moulton disagrees with Sanders proposal...
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Donald Trump claims progress in opioid fight, says prescriptions down by 34%
The U.S. opioid crisis won’t be solved overnight but progress is being made, President Trump said Wednesday, claiming credit for slashing opioid prescriptions by a...
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Cory Booker pledges to select a woman as his running mate
Sen. Cory Booker vowed Wednesday to pick a woman as his running mate if he wins the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. “I will have...
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Behar laments Franken resignation to Gillibrand: ‘I really miss him now’
“The View” co-host Joy Behar on Wednesday expressed regret that former Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart FrankenWinners and losers from first fundraising quarter Election analyst says...
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Nadler suggested fining Trump officials who refuse subpoenas: report
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerKlobuchar on impeachment: ‘I’m the jury’ Where 2020 Democratic candidates stand on impeachment Pelosi downplays impeachment post-Mueller...
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Utah governor being treated for skin cancer
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) announced Wednesday that he has undergone treatment for skin cancer. Herbert made the disclosure during a ceremony for a new elementary school and...
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Oklahoma governor signs law banning bans on plastic bags
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has reportedly signed a law banning bans and fines on plastic bags. “I want to make sure I make it...
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Lawmakers, Amnesty International denounce Saudi Arabia executions: ‘Appalling’
Amnesty International and several Democratic lawmakers condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of dozens of dissidents this week, which included a student who planned to travel to...
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Boehner: ‘I wouldn’t bother’ with primary challenge to Trump if I were Kasich
Former Speaker John BoehnerJohn Andrew BoehnerDems charge ahead on immigration Nancy Pelosi had disastrous first 100 days as Speaker of the House Blockchain could spark...
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Lawmaker who said nurses spend time ‘playing cards’ receives over 600 decks of cards
A UPS store in Washington state said it has received 667 packages of playing cards addressed to state Sen. Maureen Walsh (R) this week after...
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Trump says Ocasio-Cortez is ‘correct’ in comments about VA
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good...
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Eight 2020 Dems to meet at ‘She the People’ forum
Eight 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will participate in the “She the People” presidential forum in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon. The event is billed as “the...
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Michael Cohen disavows parts of guilty plea in recorded phone call with Tom Arnold: report
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good...
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Five states to allow transgender troops to serve in National Guard despite Trump ban
Five states are reportedly pressing forward with allowing transgender troops to serve in their National Guard despite the Trump administration’s recent military ban. The Daily Beast reports...
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump digs in for fight over subpoenas
To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on...
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Trump suggests one day after announcement of state visit that UK spied on his campaign
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good...
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DOJ official to refuse to comply with House Oversight subpoena on census citizenship question
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday doubled down on its refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Oversight and Reform Committee...
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US official tells CNN it’s ‘like pulling teeth’ to get White House to focus on new Russian interference
A U.S. official with knowledge of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat Russian election interference told CNN on Wednesday that getting the White House to...
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Census: Midterm turnout surge fueled by core Dem voters
The highest-turnout midterm election in more than a century was driven by a surge of voters who ordinarily sit out those contests, and who disproportionately...
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LA homeless deaths spiked 76 percent in past five years: report
The number of deaths among homeless people in Los Angeles County jumped to 918 last year according to an analysis published Wednesday. This represents a 76-percent...
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Dem lawmaker: Buttigieg ‘needs more diversity’ on his team
Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.) said South Bend, Ind., Mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme...
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Feds investigating Illinois governor, first lady over property tax break: Report
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), his wife and brother-in-law are the subject of a federal probe relating to a property tax appeal for one of...
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FBI assisting investigation after car plows into pedestrians
The FBI is assisting northern California authorities after a car struck a group of pedestrians Tuesday night, injuring eight people. A spokesman for the FBI’s field...
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Trump says he’ll fight ‘all the subpoenas’
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats’ CNN town halls exposed an extreme agenda Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election Post-Mueller, Trump has a good...
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Judge allows Roger Stone to travel to Florida for ‘business opportunities’
A federal judge on Wednesday granted GOP strategist and longtime Trump associate Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneThe Hill’s Morning Report – Is impeachment back on the...
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Khanna breaks with Sanders on voting rights for Boston Marathon bomber: ‘I wouldn’t go that far’
Rep. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) KhannaKhanna breaks with Sanders on voting rights for Boston Marathon bomber: ‘I wouldn’t go that far’ Buttigieg responds to criticism after...