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DeVos Urged to Focus on Rights of Sex Assault Victims
July 13, 2017
Advocates for victims fear the educations secretary will roll back Title IX protections.
Justice Department Releases Security Form Confirming Sessions Did Not Disclose Russia Contacts
July 13, 2017
Despite two meetings with Russia's ambassador last year, the attorney general checked "No" in response to a question asking if he'd had any contact with foreigners in the past seven years.
Report: Trump Pushing to Cut Annual Immigration by Half
July 13, 2017
Trump is reportedly in discussions with GOP lawmakers about an immigration reduction bill.
Ted Cruz Amendment Added to Senate Obamacare Repeal Legislation
July 13, 2017
The Texas senator’s “Consumer Freedom Act” is one of several conservative wins in the new version of the bill, but moderates could sink it.
Trump: Putin Would Have Preferred Hillary Clinton
July 13, 2017
Claim is the latest effort to combat charges the president colluded with Russia.
All Female Afghan Robotics Team Allowed to Travel to U.S. for Competition
July 13, 2017
A group of girls from Afghanistan are finally getting their wish of coming to the United States for a robotics competition.
Department of Education Spending Plan Snubs Trump, DeVos School Choice Agenda
July 12, 2017
The spending plan slashes Department of Education funding by $2.4 billion and virtually ignores the White House's request for more money for school choice proposals.
Tenants Protest Trump's Proposed Housing Budget Cuts
July 12, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke during the rally, urging the White House not to eliminate housing vouchers.
Christopher Wray Poised to be Confirmed as FBI Director
July 12, 2017
Christopher Wray skated through his confirmation hearing to become the next FBI director.
Democratic Congressmen Brad Sherman, Al Green File Articles of Impeachment Against Donald Trump
July 12, 2017
Lawmakers say Trump has attempted to suppress investigations into his campaign’s collusion with Russia, amounting to obstruction of justice.