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A major piece of fiscal legislation championed by President Donald Trump is facing early resistance within the Republican Party, raising questions about how—and whether—the bill can advance through a narrowly divided Senate. Although the proposal is expected to move through the budget reconciliation process, which requires only a simple majority, internal opposition from several GOP [...]

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to censure Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and remove her from her position on the Intelligence Committee after defections from a handful of GOP members. Plaskett became embroiled in controversy late last week after House Republicans released materials showing she texted with sex offender Jeffrey [...]

President Trump said Sunday that House Republicans should vote to release all files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier stance in which he had urged GOP lawmakers not to support a measure requiring their disclosure. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill that would require the Justice Department to [...]