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Bill and Hillary Clinton in a standoff with House Republicans over Epstein testimony
The former first couple are trying to reach an agreement with the Oversight Committee to avoid a vote to hold them both in contempt of Congress.
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As GOP pushes for Clintons to testify, Democrats warn of a dangerous new precedent
The party fears an expansion of Congress' ability to subpoena past presidents and their families under the threat of criminal charges.
Judge appears likely to rule in Sen. Mark Kelly's favor in suit over 'illegal orders' video
Kelly's lawsuit argues that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated his First Amendment rights and the speech and debate clause of the Constitution.
Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections
Trump said Monday that Republicans "ought to nationalize the voting," but Thune said the current system of states' running elections has "worked pretty well."
Trump signs bill to end government shutdown and fund DHS for two weeks
The legislation will ensure full-year funding for the federal government through the end of September, with the lone exception of DHS.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
The Clintons had previously refused to appear before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
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House aims to vote on government funding bill Tuesday amid partial shutdown
The House Rules Committee voted tonight to advance the legislation, the final step before it can go to the floor for a vote by the full chamber.
How big money is setting up the midterms, from flush GOP groups to prolific Democratic candidates
New reports show candidates in competitive races stockpiling millions and shed new light on primary challenges against sitting members of Congress. 
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spends $5 million to boost his pick for Senate in his state
The billionaire is spending big to help his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, overcome a massive fundraising deficit.
House eyes vote to reopen the government and end brief shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson said he's confident the bill will pass, particularly after Trump urged members to back it without changes.
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Democrats' diverging shutdown approaches: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the 2020 election looms over a key race this year in Georgia. 
