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Marijuana fight puts Congress on collision course with Sessions
The Republican-controlled Congress is already on record supporting medical marijuana.
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Senate chairman demanding answers, ramps up Trump Russia probe
Grassley said he’s investigating for a simple reason: Congress has a responsibility to provide oversight.
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White House can’t count on Senate GOP, so it’s wooing Democrats
A strong push to get at least three vulnerable Senate Democrats to back the administration’s tax reform agenda.
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Study: Moderate to heavy drinkers more likely to live to 85 without developing dementia
The paper was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Trump now has the votes to feed U.S. fracking frenzy with new gas pipelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Before leaving town, the U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump and the oil industry two…
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Trump plan would dramatically cut legal immigration
Getting the plan through Congress will be difficult.
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California AG accuses Trump of ‘sabotage’ and ‘extortion’ on Obamacare subsidies
U.S. appeals court rules to allow states to join the legal battle to defend cost-sharing subsidies.
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Trump quietly signs Russia sanctions bill
Trump signed the bill without cameras or an immediate press release.
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NASA job opening to defend Earth from aliens comes with a 6-figure salary
A job opening for a planetary protection officer.
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Conservatives’ ‘power of no’ stifles Republican agenda
Freedom Caucus supporters outside of Washington appreciate the group’s efforts.
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Scaramucci fired as White House communications director after just 10 days
New White House chief of staff exerts control.
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Republicans stumbled on health care, but tax reform won’t be any easier
Conservatives have been on a crusade to cut taxes for years.