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Candidates recoup $5m so far in old campaign loans thanks to Ted Cruz: Sen. Ted Cruz left a $10,000 personal campaign loan unpaid so he could challenge an FEC ...
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Candidates recoup $5m so far in old campaign loans thanks to Ted Cruz
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Candidates recoup $5m so far in old campaign loans thanks to Ted Cruz: Sen. Ted Cruz left a $10,000 personal campaign loan unpaid so he could challenge an FEC ...
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Candidates recoup $5m so far in old campaign loans thanks to Ted Cruz
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment
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Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 pace
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Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early ...
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Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand: Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep ...
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Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand
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Trump endorses Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick: Former President Trump officially announced his endorsement of Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick ...
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Trump endorses Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC ...
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Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
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Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter
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Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
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Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’
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Ted Cruz Scolded by Largest Texas Newspaper: The GOP senator was called out as one of "those standing in the way" of additional funding for Affordable ...
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Ted Cruz Scolded by Largest Texas Newspaper
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Tester reelection campaign raises $8 million in first quarter: Democratic Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.) raised more than $8 million in the first quarter of the year ...
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Tester reelection campaign raises $8 million in first quarter
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Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...
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Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before ...
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Sen. Mike Lee lambasts Schumer’s move to table Mayorkas impeachment: Utah Republican Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney at odds over impeachment of Homeland Security ...
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Sen. Mike Lee lambasts Schumer’s move to table Mayorkas impeachment
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The political implications of Arizona's abortion ban: Democrats are looking to the state Supreme Court's ruling to carry them to victory in November.
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The political implications of Arizona's abortion ban
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Murphy backs Alsobrooks in Maryland Democratic Senate primary: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) endorsed Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary on ...
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Murphy backs Alsobrooks in Maryland Democratic Senate primary
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Florida Democrats see ray of hope for Senate race after abortion rulings: Florida Democrats are seizing on the state’s Supreme Court’s decisions on abortion ...
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Florida Democrats see ray of hope for Senate race after abortion rulings
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US Senator Schumer says congressional party leaders reach 'consensus' on aid to Israel, Ukraine
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US Senator Schumer says congressional party leaders reach ...
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Democrats could overturn AZ 1864 abortion ban with help from a few Republicans. Here's how
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Democrats could overturn AZ 1864 abortion ban with help from a few ...
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‘Donald Trump is a symptom, not the cause’: Tim Kaine’s journey to healing: Hillary Clinton’s running mate experienced defeat by Trump. His new book documents ...
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‘Donald Trump is a symptom, not the cause’: Tim Kaine’s journey to healing
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‘I know it sounds crazy’: The new strategy against Republicans in deep red states
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‘I know it sounds crazy’: The new strategy against Republicans in deep red ...
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Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate aides say they expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to immediately ...
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Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment
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Ted Cruz warns Democrats have sights set on Texas in November: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned his supporters Tuesday that Democrats have their sights set on his ...
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Ted Cruz warns Democrats have sights set on Texas in November
Quick Glance: Ted Cruz's Worries Over Senate Seat
  • Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is under pressure due to his questionable podcast deal with iHeartMedia, amidst his increasingly desperate fundraising efforts.

  • Cruz is being outpaced by his opponent Colin Allred in fundraising by three times, which might explain his fundraising concerns for reelection.

  • The payments from iHeartMedia to a Cruz-affiliated Super PAC raise questions of potential unlawful contributions, as federal officials are prohibited from soliciting over $5,000 to PACs.

  • Cruz is struggling to retain his Senate seat as Texas, once a reliable red state, is swiftly turning into a purple battleground, causing concern within the Republican Party.
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Hawley outraises the field in his Senate reelection bid in Missouri. And buys a car.
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Hawley outraises the field in his Senate reelection bid in Missouri ...
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Ted Cruz Faces FEC Complaint Over Podcast Dumping Money Into Super PAC: The podcasting senator is accused of skirting campaign finance laws by funneling cash ...
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Ted Cruz Faces FEC Complaint Over Podcast Dumping Money Into Super PAC
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect: Senators and leadership aides say a trial on the Senate floor is not likely.
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
  • The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
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Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign: The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital ...
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Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign
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Privacy Defenders Decry 'Spy Draft' in Section 702 Renewal Advanced by Senate: "It's not about who RISAA allows the government to spy on ...
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Privacy Defenders Decry 'Spy Draft' in Section 702 Renewal Advanced by ...
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Arizona abortion ruling is a win Kari Lake didn’t need in key Senate race: The Republican former TV anchor is trying to soften her election-denying image against ...
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Arizona abortion ruling is a win Kari Lake didn’t need in key Senate race
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Aiming to replace Romney, four Senate hopefuls cozy up to Mike Lee during Utah town halls
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Aiming to replace Romney, four Senate hopefuls cozy up to Mike Lee during ...
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Meghan McCain blasts Kari Lake’s dangerous call to take up arms: Former 'The View' host Meghan McCain ripped GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake's ...
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Meghan McCain blasts Kari Lake’s dangerous call to take up arms
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Larry Hogan: ‘I still don’t have any burning desire to be a senator’: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), candidate for the state’s U.S. Senate seat ...
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Larry Hogan: ‘I still don’t have any burning desire to be a senator’
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Robert MacNeil, founding anchor of show that became 'PBS NewsHour,' dies at age 93
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Robert MacNeil, founding anchor of show that became 'PBS NewsHour ...
Quick Glance: Robert MacNeil, Co-Founder of 'PBS NewsHour,' Passes Away at 93
  • Robert MacNeil, a Canadian broadcast journalist who established what is now 'PBS NewsHour' and served as its urbane, impartial co-anchor for two decades, died at the age of 93.

  • Teaming up with Jim Lehrer in 1975, they formed one of television journalism's most successful and enduring partnerships, launching what later became 'PBS NewsHour.'

  • They opted to provide a sophisticated supplement to network nightly news, focusing on a single issue each night with interviews from experts.

  • Despite facing criticism for being dull and elitist, the program garnered a loyal audience and expanded to become the country's first national, hour-long nightly news broadcast in 1983.
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TikTok ban Bill could be fast-tracked ahead of US House votes on Ukraine, Israel aid
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TikTok ban Bill could be fast-tracked ahead of US House votes on Ukraine ...
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
  • The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.

  • EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.

  • The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.

  • The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
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BP America asks iHeartMedia to restrict ads amid pro-Cruz super PAC contribution controversy
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BP America asks iHeartMedia to restrict ads amid pro-Cruz super PAC ...
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Warren reelection: GOP opponent Deaton loans campaign $1 million: Deaton has also raised $360,690 from more than 3,000 individual donors since announcing his ...
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Warren reelection: GOP opponent Deaton loans campaign $1 million
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Can Colin Allred Actually Flip Ted Cruz’s Senate Seat to Democrats?: Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat. The Texas Republican is ...
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Can Colin Allred Actually Flip Ted Cruz’s Senate Seat to Democrats?
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Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President Could Come Down to Ted Cruz and Kristi Noem
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Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President Could Come Down to Ted Cruz and ...
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Republican Changing Story About Getting Shot Raises Eyebrows: Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL who's running for a U.S. Senate seat in Montana ...
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Republican Changing Story About Getting Shot Raises Eyebrows
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Will Congress pass aid to Israel after Iran strikes? Top Republicans say lawmakers could vote this week
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Will Congress pass aid to Israel after Iran strikes? Top Republicans say ...
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Schumer outlines Senate's 2024 priorities before November election: He touched on chances to get some bipartisan measures completed in a new letter.
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Schumer outlines Senate's 2024 priorities before November election
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RFK Jr. misses the point of who his father was and what he believed: Fifty years after RFK died, raw emotions of Californians came out one more time ...
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RFK Jr. misses the point of who his father was and what he believed
Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
  • President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.

  • The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.

  • Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
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US senator Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont catches fire, arson suspected: Police in Vermont are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire Friday outside ...
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US senator Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont catches fire, arson suspected
Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
  • A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.

  • The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.

  • The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.

  • Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
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This senator wants an online privacy law. She’s slowed efforts for years.: Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is closing in on a historic online privacy law ...
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This senator wants an online privacy law. She’s slowed efforts for years.
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Divers, engineers plan to remove Key Bridge remnants using giant buckets, hydraulic shears
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Divers, engineers plan to remove Key Bridge remnants using giant buckets ...
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Spurred by Donald Trump, House Republicans descend into chaos after right-wing lawmakers derail vote
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Spurred by Donald Trump, House Republicans descend into chaos after ...
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Mitch McConnell: I will fight isolationist Republicans for rest of Senate term: Minority leader, 82, says he will focus ‘isolationist movement in my own party’ – ...
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Mitch McConnell: I will fight isolationist Republicans for rest of Senate ...
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U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs: Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major ...
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U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key ...
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Michigan Republican Candidate Caught Living in Florida: Mike Rogers has made much of his local Michigan roots in a bid to win over voters.
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Michigan Republican Candidate Caught Living in Florida
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Eric Schmitt, other GOP senators, slam Chuck Schumer’s call for Israeli support: Eric Schmitt pointed out that Senate majority leader recently called for new ...
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Eric Schmitt, other GOP senators, slam Chuck Schumer’s call for Israeli ...
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US