5 h. ago The Speaker's Lobby: What Congress' December script means for healthcare next year

December follows a familiar script on Capitol Hill – and healthcare seems to have reared its head as this year's pressing issue du jour.

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6 h. ago U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro’s nephews as pressure campaign on Venezuela ramps up

U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro’s nephews as pressure campaign on Venezuela ramps up  PBS

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6 h. ago Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Trump’s Redistricting Effort

Republicans hold an overwhelming majority in the Indiana Senate, but more than a dozen of them defied the president’s wishes, voting against a map aimed at adding Republicans in Congress.

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6 h. ago U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sector

The United States is escalating its pressure campaign on Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, after seizing an oil tanker off the coast.

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6 h. ago Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants

A Thursday ruling said the Trump administration cannot eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program without Congress.

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6 h. ago Advancing Subnational Cooperation Between the U.S. and Colombia

Advancing Subnational Cooperation Between the U.S. and Colombia  U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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6 h. ago Top 5 moments: Noem clashes with Dems in fiery hearing as drones, deportations erupt into flashpoints

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced tense exchanges on deportations and legal claims as she warned Congress the U.S. is unprepared for escalating drone threats.

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7 h. ago Senate back to square one on health care after both bills fail

The Senate failed to advance two plans aimed at addressing a spike in health care costs that are expected for millions of Americans who receive enhanced ACA tax credits.

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7 h. ago White House says US intends to keep seized tanker's oil, hits Maduro family with new sanctions

White House says US intends to keep seized tanker's oil, hits Maduro family with new sanctions  ABC News

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7 h. ago US won't 'stand by and watch sanctioned vessels', warns White House after tanker seized off Venezuela

US won't 'stand by and watch sanctioned vessels', warns White House after tanker seized off Venezuela  Sky News

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8 h. ago US Administration Targets President Maduro's Family with New Sanctions

US Administration Targets President Maduro's Family with New Sanctions  Marine News Magazine

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8 h. ago Watch Kristi Noem Get Confronted By A Priestly Protestor: 'Stop ICE Raids! The Power Of Christ Compels You!'

More and more, the chaotic theater of Washington, DC is breaking through its polished veneer, and what happened during Kristi Noem’s appearance before the House Committee on Homeland Security on Thursday was one of those moments! As Noem settled into her well-rehearsed introduction while testifying about President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies before the committee, a [...] Read More... The post Watch Kristi Noem Get Confronted By A Priestly Protestor: 'Stop ICE Raids! The Power Of Christ Compels You!' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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8 h. ago Competing Senate health plans fail with ACA premium strikes ahead

The Senate failed to advance two separate partisan bills to address health care costs for people who buy plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

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9 h. ago Syria registers first Jewish organization in nation's history

Syria registers its first Jewish organization as the Jewish Heritage in Syria Foundation gains official approval to protect sites and coordinate returns.

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9 h. ago US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela

US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela  BBC

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9 h. ago Senate Democrat 'Political Messaging Exercise' Healthcare Bill Fails

The Senate on Thursday failed to advance a Democrat healthcare bill and a Republican bill that would have addressed the high cost of health care.  The post Senate Democrat ‘Political Messaging Exercise’ Healthcare Bill Fails appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Lecturer Sanctioned Over MAGA White Supremacy Lesson Is Back in Class

Some disciplinary measures have been imposed on the lecturer, including being monitored as she teaches a class on diversity and social justice.

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10 h. ago WATCH: Competing Democrat, Republican health care proposals both fail in the Senate

The Senate failed to advance two competing health care proposals aimed at addressing a spike in costs expected for tens of millions of Americans who receive enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.

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11 h. ago Competing Democrat, Republican health care proposals both fail in the Senate

The Senate failed to advance two plans aimed at addressing a spike in health care costs that are expected for millions of Americans who receive enhanced ACA tax credits.

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15 h. ago Senate Expected to Deadlock Over Obamacare Subsidies in Dueling Votes

Neither Democrats’ plan to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies nor Republicans’ proposal to replace them with direct payments for those who buy basic insurance was expected to advance.

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