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The Senate votes 60-40 to advance a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Eight Democrats broke with their party to back the deal, which fully funds SNAP through September but does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The Senate votes 60-40 to advance a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Eight Democrats broke with their party to back the deal, which fully funds SNAP through September but does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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45-53: The Senate goes “nuclear,” changing rules to vote on nominees in blocs. The GOP is aiming to speed up confirmation of President Trump’s nominees, such as judges.

45-53: The Senate goes “nuclear,” changing rules to vote on nominees in blocs. The GOP is aiming to speed up confirmation of President Trump’s nominees, such as judges.

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Donald Trump to McDonald’s workers in East Palestine, Ohio: “I know this menu better than you do. I probably know it better than anybody in here.”

Donald Trump to McDonald’s workers in East Palestine, Ohio: “I know this menu better than you do. I probably know it better than anybody in here.”

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Reporter: “Why weren't you and Vice President Harris here in Washington commanding this [Hurricane Helene response] this weekend?” Biden: “I was commanding. I was on the phone for at least two hours yesterday and the day before as well. … It’s called a telephone.”

Reporter: “Why weren't you and Vice President Harris here in Washington commanding this [Hurricane Helene response] this weekend?” Biden: “I was commanding. I was on the phone for at least two hours yesterday and the day before as well. … It’s called a telephone.”

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"There are dozens of us ... DOZENS!"

"There are dozens of us ... DOZENS!"

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Reporter: “Speaker Johnson has said a [Hurricane Helene] supplemental can wait until after the election. What kind of timeline do you have in mind?” Biden: “Can't wait. People need help now.”

Reporter: “Speaker Johnson has said a [Hurricane Helene] supplemental can wait until after the election. What kind of timeline do you have in mind?” Biden: “Can't wait. People need help now.”

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28-11: The Florida state Senate passes a bill to remove local governments' authority to adopt heat standards, such as guaranteed shade and rest breaks, for workers. The bill would make all local heat protections “void and prohibited.”

28-11: The Florida state Senate passes a bill to remove local governments' authority to adopt heat standards, such as guaranteed shade and rest breaks, for workers. The bill would make all local heat protections “void and prohibited.”

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206-222: Speaker Mike Johnson’s effort to kill GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s proxy voting for new parents discharge petition fails. 9 Republicans — Luna, Burchett, Kiley, LaLota, Van Drew, Miller, Lawler, Steube, & Mackenzie — joined all Democrats. Besides Luna, they are all men.

206-222: Speaker Mike Johnson’s effort to kill GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s proxy voting for new parents discharge petition fails. 9 Republicans — Luna, Burchett, Kiley, LaLota, Van Drew, Miller, Lawler, Steube, & Mackenzie — joined all Democrats. Besides Luna, they are all men.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL): “We may even say no tax on gas stoves … We’ll do that. That’s fine with me.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL): “We may even say no tax on gas stoves … We’ll do that. That’s fine with me.”

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East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway defends saying it was “the biggest slap in the face” for President Biden to visit Ukraine while Ohio deals with chemical fallout from the train derailment: “I was very frustrated, and I stand by those comments.”

East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway defends saying it was “the biggest slap in the face” for President Biden to visit Ukraine while Ohio deals with chemical fallout from the train derailment: “I was very frustrated, and I stand by those comments.”

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“Lies have consequences. The truth does not know red or blue.” — Dominion Voting Systems lawyer Justin Nelson celebrates Fox News’ settlement of $787.5 million over its lies about Dominion in the wake of the 2020 election, sparing Fox News from a potentially damaging trial

“Lies have consequences. The truth does not know red or blue.” — Dominion Voting Systems lawyer Justin Nelson celebrates Fox News’ settlement of $787.5 million over its lies about Dominion in the wake of the 2020 election, sparing Fox News from a potentially damaging trial

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51-44: Republicans block a bill that would establish a federal right to IVF access. The legislation again fails to break the filibuster on a procedural vote.

51-44: Republicans block a bill that would establish a federal right to IVF access. The legislation again fails to break the filibuster on a procedural vote.

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We're all trying to find the guy who did this

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We're all trying to find the guy who did this

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise falsely claims infanticide is “legal in some states”: “If a baby is born alive, outside the womb, in some states, they actually are allowing that baby to be killed and calling it abortion."

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise falsely claims infanticide is “legal in some states”: “If a baby is born alive, outside the womb, in some states, they actually are allowing that baby to be killed and calling it abortion."

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51-49: Kash Patel has been confirmed as the FBI’s director after he spent years railing against the agency. GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted against Patel. Mitch McConnell, who rejected three Trump nominees, voted “yes” for Patel.

51-49: Kash Patel has been confirmed as the FBI’s director after he spent years railing against the agency. GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted against Patel. Mitch McConnell, who rejected three Trump nominees, voted “yes” for Patel.

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) arrives for the Senate's closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a short-sleeve shirt and shorts.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) arrives for the Senate's closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a short-sleeve shirt and shorts.

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Benny Johnson: “Given the heroic actions … will [Trump] consider giving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to ‘Big Balls’?” Karoline Leavitt: “I haven’t spoken to him about that, but perhaps it’s something he would consider.”

Benny Johnson: “Given the heroic actions … will [Trump] consider giving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to ‘Big Balls’?” Karoline Leavitt: “I haven’t spoken to him about that, but perhaps it’s something he would consider.”

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Here's something you don't see every day: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) talking on the House floor after Kevin McCarthy's bid for Speaker falls short on the first ballot.

Here's something you don't see every day: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) talking on the House floor after Kevin McCarthy's bid for Speaker falls short on the first ballot.

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Donald Trump: “Most of the country has plenty of water called rain from heaven. You know, it comes right from heaven. Beautiful rain, you don't know what to do ...”

Donald Trump: “Most of the country has plenty of water called rain from heaven. You know, it comes right from heaven. Beautiful rain, you don't know what to do ...”

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