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He has also been under investigation for his business dealings.
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McConnell's episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger.
Witness in Trump’s classified documents case retracted false testimony
False testimony retracted, new information that implicated the former president provided.
Trump ‘irritated’ judge did not call him ‘President’
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One incident was so serious it required the injured agent to be treated in hospital.
Republicans in Congress may launch an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden
So far the House’s probes have not proven any wrongdoing.
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‘A new beginning’: Blinken and Xi pledge stability
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Blinken arrives in Beijing to cool soaring US-China tensions
The list of disagreements and potential conflict points is long.
Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death
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Proud Boys' sedition trial opens 2 years after US Capitol riot
The high-profile trial into Proud Boys' role in Jan 6, 2021 riot has opened in Washington.
McCarthy finally elected US House speaker
Not since the Civil War era has a speaker’s vote dragged through so many rounds of voting.
US senator offers deal to end stalemate on Capitol riot anniversary
The US House standoff is in its fourth day - also the 2nd anniversary of the Capitol riot.
US House speaker stalemate drags into third day
The impasse comes as Congress is set to mark the anniversary of the Capitol riot.
US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.
Trump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damning
Final report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.
US Speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of ‘evil’ in Washington
David DePape broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home seeking to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.
'Our families are validated': Biden signs gay marriage bill into law
'This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms.'
'Landmark achievement': Fusion breakthrough could be climate, energy game-changer
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Explainer: Trump’s subpoena and what’s next for the US Capitol riot panel
Subpoena a last effort to get the full story of the insurrection as the inquiry concludes.
Horrifying find in woman's hotel room
Two men have been charged with the gruesome murder in Washington state.
Residents nervous at drug lord's bid for early release
A ghost of an ugly crime-riddle past has been reborn, forcing a public reckoning.
Trump accused of being 'engaged in a coverup'; abruptly ends meeting
The President angrily pushed back on the House speaker's comments.
How a triangle drawn 226 years ago created a traffic nightmare
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Trump may be hurting DC's economy
The region lost 2,700 federal jobs since Trump took office, mostly in the District.
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Just two weeks old, the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton continues to be buffeted by questions about foreign donations to the family's namesake charitable foundation
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