Republicans
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Most Republicans won’t use U.S. Congress’ power to stop Trump’s tariffsA handful of Republicans say they support limiting the president's ability to impose tariffs, but the idea of defying Trump seemed to squelch potential for quick action.U.S. NewsApr 4
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4 Republicans back U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s tariffs on CanadaThe Senate passed a measure seeking to end the emergency declaration Trump used to justify tariffs on Canada linked to fentanyl, but the resolution will likely remain symbolic.U.S. NewsApr 2
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U.S. Senate to vote on removing Trump tariffs on Canada. Will it matter?Senate Democrats are putting Republican support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.PoliticsApr 1
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Within a week, 3 Republicans tell voters they don’t back annexing CanadaConstituents at tense town halls have been asking U.S. lawmakers if they support Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over other nations.PoliticsMar 19
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Republicans clear first hurdle to avoid partial U.S. government shutdownIn the Senate, the Republican majority will need support from at least eight Democrats to get the short-term funding bill to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desk.U.S. NewsMar 11
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Mitch McConnell, top Republican senator, says he won’t run for re-electionThe long-serving Kentucky senator made the announcement in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday, which was also his 83rd birthday.U.S. NewsFeb 20
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Joe Biden signs bill that averts a U.S. government shutdownThe deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides US$100 billion in disaster aid and US$10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.WorldDec 21, 2024
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U.S. government shutdown more likely as spending, debt ceiling bill failsU.S. House Republicans failed to pass a new deal approved by president-elect Donald Trump that would suspend the debt ceiling for two years as a funding deadline nears.U.S. NewsDec 19, 2024
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Will Canada’s border plan stop Trump tariffs? Republicans ‘don’t know’Republicans and Trump administration officials are claiming victory for securing border security commitments from Canada, but are unsure if they will prevent threatened tariffs.CanadaDec 19, 2024
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Trump upends U.S. government spending deal days before shutdown deadlineTrump's sudden entrance into the debate and new demands sent Congress spiraling as lawmakers are trying to wrap up work and head home for the holidays.U.S. NewsDec 18, 2024
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