Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) all voted for the Democratic proposal, which was introduced by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.). Read more here. |
The House on Thursday voted to table a resolution to impeach President Trump after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a vote on the matter, scuttling the snap impeachment push with the help of Democratic leaders voting “present” rather than aiding Green with the effort.
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The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing health care plans, as enhanced ObamaCare tax subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year.
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An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early. Read more. |
Welcome The Hill’s annual list of Top Lobbyists. Read more. |
LIVE coverage: Senate votes on second health care proposal, defense funding
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month.
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An FBI official on Thursday struggled to answer basic questions about the structure of antifa after President Trump designated the group as a domestic terrorist organization, prompting a top Democrat to say the bureau failed to “prove” it merits the label.
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