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PublishedJune 12, 2018
Mitch McConnell becomes Senate’s longest-serving Republican leader
At 11 years, five months and 10 days, he surpasses former Sen. Bob Dole.
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PublishedJune 12, 2018
U.S. House tackling bills on opioid abuse
Lawmakers are addressing a crisis while trying to score a popular win they can tout for the midterms.
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PublishedJune 5, 2018
In election year move, McConnell cancels most of Senate’s August recess
The majority leader says he wants to pass spending bills and approve presidential nominees, but shortening the summer getaway also will keep vulnerable Democratic senators off the campaign trail.
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PublishedMay 22, 2018
Trump wades deeper into abortion politics to fire up his base for midterms
The president sees a proposal to remove funding from Planned Parenthood and other family planning clinics as key to getting white evangelical voters energized to support allies running for office.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Infants now permitted on Senate floor, in latest sign of upended conventions
The newborn daughter of Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is the first infant ever allowed on the Senate floor.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2018
Our View: Congress’ harassment policies do nothing for victims
The institution protects itself at the expense of taxpayers and the targets of sexual misconduct.