US Politics
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A year after Jan. 6 riot, Americans and Canadians agree U.S. democracy in peril: pollThe poll, conducted by the Angus Reid Institute, also found stark differences in how the event is viewed by conservatives and liberals in both countries.PoliticsJan 6
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Republican Devin Nunes leaving U.S. Congress to head Trump’s new media companyA statement from the Trump Media & Technology group said Nunes, one of Trump's most forceful defenders in Congress, would serve as chief executive officer.WorldDec 6, 2021
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Bob Dole, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, dead at 98Dole announced in February that he had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and would begin treatment.PoliticsDec 5, 2021
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U.S. government avoids shutdown after Republican standoff over COVID-19 vaccine mandatesSome Republicans opposed to Biden's vaccine rules wanted Congress to take a hard stand against the mandated shots for workers at larger businesses.WorldDec 2, 2021
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Republicans threaten U.S. government shutdown to force debate on COVID-19 vaccine mandatesConservative Republicans in the House and Senate who are opposed to Biden's vaccine rules want Congress to take a hardline stand against the mandated shots.WorldDec 2, 2021
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U.S. Congress passes $1.2T infrastructure bill after weeks of Democrat infightingA vote on a larger, nearly $2-trillion measure boosting health care, family services and climate change efforts is now expected later this month under a Democratic deal.WorldNov 5, 2021
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Second-highest Republican in congress refuses to say U.S. election wasn’t stolenMore than 11 months after Americans picked their president, Steve Scalise was unwilling during a national television interview to acknowledge the legitimacy of the vote.PoliticsOct 10, 2021
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U.S. Senate to award Medals of Honor to Capitol riot first respondersFour officers gave emotional testimony in Congress last week about their mental and physical injuries.WorldAug 3, 2021
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Trump justice dept. seized lawmakers’ data while hunting for leakers amid Russia probeProsecutors from Donald Trump's Justice Department subpoenaed Apple for the data, according to people familiar with the investigation who were granted anonymity.WorldJun 10, 2021
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Trump’s personal priorities leaving Republican agenda in limbo, party members sayThe lack of a forward-looking agenda stands in stark contrast to successful midterm elections of past years.PoliticsJun 6, 2021
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