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Published
May 4, 2023

Democrats pressure Republicans on debt limit, spending cuts

No one expects the House's bill, which would increase the nation's borrowing authority as well as cut spending, will reach President Biden's desk.
Published
May 1, 2023

Senate to hold hearings to highlight ‘reckless’ House Republican debt limit bill

The aim of the hearings on the House's debt ceiling bill would be "to expose the true impact of this reckless legislation on everyday Americans," the Senate majority leader said.
Published
April 27, 2023

Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate

The 51-47 vote included support from 2 Republicans including Sen. Collins.
Published
April 25, 2023

Biden’s official entry to 2024 race shapes House and Senate fight

Biden’s formal entry into the 2024 campaign clarifies the contours of down-ballot races.
Published
March 16, 2023

Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization

The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.

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Published
March 9, 2023

Republican leader McConnell remains in hospital with concussion after fall

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped.
Published
March 2, 2023

Bill would hide home addresses of congressional candidates

Maine lawmakers consider measure to keep residential addresses off campaign paperwork for contenders for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
Published
February 25, 2023

Commentary: Mainers are missing the climate change target

Maine could have outsize influence on U.S. climate policy, if we only chose to direct our efforts toward meaningful federal reform.
Published
December 22, 2022

Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine

The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
Published
December 9, 2022

Here’s what Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

The Arizona senator is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.