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December 11, 2017 at 1:00 am

Start the clock for Trump, GOP in last push on taxes, budget

WASHINGTON (AP) — Start the countdown clock on a momentous two weeks for President Donald Trump and the GOP-run Congress. Republicans are determined to deliver...

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November 18, 2017 at 8:16 am

Trump delays new policy on importing elephant trophies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he's delaying a new policy allowing trophies of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he...

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November 17, 2017 at 10:40 am

Trump delays new policy on importing elephant parts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be...

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November 9, 2017 at 3:57 pm

Senate backs anti-harassment training for lawmakers, staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a measure requiring all senators, staff and interns to be trained on preventing sexual harassment. On...

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October 11, 2017 at 12:13 pm

Republicans blame Senate GOP for stalled Washington agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans know who to blame for inaction in Washington — Senate Republicans. The White House, hard-right conservatives and House GOP lawmakers all...

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October 2, 2017 at 3:12 pm

Senate confirms Trump choice to head FCC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission despite Democratic complaints that Ajit...

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August 9, 2017 at 10:32 am

GOP senator suggests brain tumor affected McCain vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Ron Johnson suggested that fellow Republican Sen. John McCain's brain tumor and the after-midnight timing of the vote were factors in...

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August 7, 2017 at 6:43 am

Trump raps Democratic Sen. Blumenthal as phony ‘con artist’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist" after the lawmaker...

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August 1, 2017 at 10:20 am

Senate confirms Christopher Wray, Trump’s choice for FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI, replacing James Comey, who was abruptly fired by President Donald...

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July 20, 2017 at 12:52 am

Despite cancer diagnosis, McCain says, ‘I’ll be back soon’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Battling brain cancer, John McCain on Thursday vowed to return to the Senate, leveling fresh criticism at the Trump administration and aiming...

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