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Declassification of Russia investigation materials poses a risky gambit for GOP
An outspoken bloc of House conservatives continues to call on President Donald Trump to declassify materials related to the Russia investigation as soon as this week, but their latest effort could backfire if it fails to confirm their allegations of serious misconduct, according to several current and former US officials.
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President Trump faces huge personnel and policy decisions while visiting the Hill this week to push tax reform. His upcoming trip to Asia could be ... complicated. And will he push for a new Fed Chair to replace Janet Yellen?
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Democratic candidates in the suburban enclaves of northern Virginia are hoping President Donald Trump's unpopularity among the federal government workers who live here will deliver them a key House race.
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Trump investigations will test a key bipartisan friendship on the Hill
One of the more interesting revelations to come out of last week's nationally-televised hearing with President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen (and there were many) was that a top Democrat and Republican lawmaker are actually close friends.
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It's Columbus Day (or, in some places, Indigenous Peoples Day). Donald Trump's presidential proclamation for the day is a lot different than Barack Obama's.
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5 Things for November 28: Trump, Anti-bully Mom, Volcano, USS Fitzgerald, Royal Ring
We've survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, gear up for Giving Tuesday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Biden to take first limited steps on gun control, including on 'ghost guns' and pistol braces
President Joe Biden will take his first, limited actions on gun control Thursday, directing his administration to tighten restrictions on so-called ghost guns and pistol stabilizing braces that allow the weapons to be used more accurately, according to a senior administration official.
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Biden struggles to find a permanent FDA chief as agency nears approval of Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of approving the nation's first Covid-19 vaccine without a permanent leader at the helm, and a nomination doesn't appear to be in sight.
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Texas Survey Examines Trust in Law Enforcement, Immigration
Stark Contrasts Found by Race, Political Ideology
A survey released today found areas of agreement within two of the hottest political topics in the state — criminal justice and immigration. Though wide separations were revealed, too, in the latest Texas Trends report by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs and TSU Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. Those differences were especially sharp when comparing responses by ideology, race and generation.
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Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound
Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.
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Why Biden really doesn't want to cancel his overseas trip
It happens to every American president: a trip abroad gets derailed when crises are unfolding at home.
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Got a job offer but hoping another one comes through? Here's what to do
You've been interviewing with three different companies that all sound promising, and Company A is the first to give you an offer. You're excited, but you are still interested in what Company B and C might have to offer. What do you do?
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Trump cited the ‘Scottsboro Boys’ case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison
When Donald Trump urged the judge in his federal election subversion case to set his trial for April 2026 earlier this month, he cited a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the infamous 1931 Scottsboro Boys cases to bolster his argument that special counsel Jack Smith isn’t giving him enough time to prepare a defense.
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Texas Southern University Joins HBCU Golf Diversity Initiative
Texas Southern University partners with Make Golf Your Thing to introduce a golf simulator and promote industry diversity on campus.
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Timeline of Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting Revelations
New revelations about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting in June 2016 with a Russian lawyer have rocketed the President's eldest son to the center of allegations of collusion with Russia.
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The Russia Investigation: Everything You Need to Know
After months of dramatic congressional testimony, bombshell news reports and partisan jousting, the ever-evolving saga about alleged Russian tampering in the 2016 presidential election and investigation into possible collusion by members of Donald Trump's campaign continues to pick up momentum as new revelations seem to surface on a daily basis.
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The Health Museum Celebrates Donate Life Month in April 2024
Learn about Giving the Gift of Life!
Did you know that more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant and only 60% of adults in Texas are registered organ donors?
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Twitter Transfer of Power: Trump Gets @POTUS
Immediately after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, he gained another prestigious title: @POTUS
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Jeff Sessions is Doing What President Trump Can't
His White House in a perpetual state of soap operatic turmoil, President Donald Trump could very well enter 2018 without a single major legislative victory to his name.
