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Allocations in hand, appropriators ready to wrap up omnibus spending package

WASHINGTON — Appropriations Committee leaders distributed spending allocations to their dozen subcommittees on Thursday, sources familiar with the talks said, one of the last steps before lawmakers and staff can finish drafting the sprawling omnibus package they plan to unveil Monday afternoon.

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A standoff is coming in 2023 — and it’s over the national debt

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is headed toward a standoff over the national debt next year, when Republicans newly in control of the U.S. House threaten to demand concessions for raising the government’s legal borrowing limit.

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Trump is a 'real liability' for Republican candidates, GOP Senate whip says

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s persistent false claims about the 2020 election were an obstacle for GOP candidates and a leading reason the party performed poorly in the midterms, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican said.

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New wrinkle in veterans dispute as negotiators seek omnibus deal - Roll Call

Democrats are pushing to reclassify some Veterans Affairs spending as mandatory during negotiations for a fiscal 2023 omnibus.

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Donald Trump's plan to win next US election and reclaim presidency

Former President Donald Trump's position as the most likely person to secure the candidacy in the Republican primary came under threat after a lacklustre display in this year's midterm election

Daily Mirror

Democrats mull debt limit options as lame-duck window narrows - Roll Call

Democrats want to address the debt limit before this Congress, and likely their control in Washington, ends at the close of the year.

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Despite bruising midterms, Trump readies for 2024 presidential run

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party is waning.

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Trump prepares to launch third campaign for the White House

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night

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Trump faces blame from GOP as he moves forward with WH bid

Former President Donald Trump is moving forward with his planned Tuesday announcement, pressing on with a third presidential run

The Independent UK

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Possible challenge to Cornyn, from the right

Some people outside Texas may have been less surprised by the recent report that the state’s respected senior senator, John Cornyn, may be facing a 2026 Republican primary challenge than by the fact that the threat is coming from Rep. Ronny Jackson.

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Stopgap funding bill passes Senate; House vote on deck Friday

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a short-term spending measure Thursday, sending to the House a bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown next week and boost aid to Ukraine.

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Stopgap funding bill passes Senate; House vote on deck Friday - Roll Call

The Senate passed a short-term spending measure Thursday, sending to the House a bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown.

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McConnell suggests higher odds of Republicans taking Senate

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says he believes his party now has a 50-50 shot of getting the chamber back less than six weeks away from the midterm elections

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Republican senator proposes ban on automakers 'double-dipping' incentives

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota recently introduced a bill that would stop automakers from "double-dipping" on federal incentives aimed at accelerating electric vehicle production.

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Pandemic fatigue threatens COVID-19, monkeypox funding requests

As the Biden administration asks Congress for additional federal dollars to fight infectious diseases, it faces a conundrum: pandemic fatigue.

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Pandemic fatigue threatens COVID-19, monkeypox funding requests - Roll Call

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are down, but White House argues that pandemic money is needed for future public health threats.

The Independent UK

GOP's Graham unveils nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has introduced a bill calling for a nationwide abortion ban

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Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Potential changes in control of one or both chambers in the midterm elections could put the practice of earmarking federal funds for local projects on the chopping block in the next Congress.

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Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms - Roll Call

Potential changes in control of one or both chambers could put earmarks for local projects on the chopping block.

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Biden signs landmark health, climate and tax bill into law

The legislation includes some $375 billion over the decade — and would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 out-of-pocket annually for Medicare recipients

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Commentary: Stop scapegoating the IRS

The ink is barely dry on the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act, which allocates $80 billion over 10 years to help modernize IRS technology systems and provide more effective tax enforcement and collection. Yet already, Republican critics like Sen. John Thune of South Dakota are complaining that the needed funds…

The Independent UK

Winners and losers after Democrats pass their massive climate and healthcare legislation

Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden get a much-needed victory and Joe Manchin takes a victory lap while Bernie Sanders and Kyrsten Sinema get left in the dust

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Democrats line up behind budget bill while GOP pledges ‘hell’

WASHINGTON — The Senate is “on track” to start debating a roughly $300 billion deficit-reducing budget package Saturday after Democrats reached agreement late Thursday on changes to the bill needed to secure 50 votes, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said.

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Democrats line up behind budget bill while GOP pledges 'hell' - Roll Call

The Senate is "on track" to start debating a roughly $300 billion deficit-reducing budget bill after Democrats reached agreement Thursday.

The Independent UK

New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry craters

A bipartisan group of senators has proposed a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies

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