Moderate Democrats could save House Speaker Johnson from wrath of hard-line conservatives over spending deal, says report

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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AOC still thinks $174,000 isn't enough money for members of Congress: 'I know it's kind of a contrarian position'

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 19, 2023.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 19, 2023.

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A $174,000 salary isn't enough for members of Congress. In fact, they should probably give themselves a $100,000 raise.

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Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress.
Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress.

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Congressman demands the NFL stop putting playoff games on streaming services like NBC's Peacock: Fans don't deserve 'to be squeezed even further by greedy corporations'

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Pat Ryan and Roger Goodell
Rep. Pat Ryan, a New York Democrat, is lashing out at NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for the league's decision to essentially paywall a playoff game.

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The GOP blocked more US aid to Ukraine weeks after Republicans blasted Biden for not doing enough to help the country

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GOP senator says her colleagues are 'giving up' by endorsing Trump before anyone heads to the polls: 'Makes you wonder why we do the primaries'

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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 11, 2023.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 11, 2023.

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When Lauren Boebert's son called 911 to report he was being assaulted by his father, the congresswoman's ex-husband armed himself with one of many guns in his home: police report

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Jayson Boebert booking photo
Jayson Boebert booking photo

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House Republicans are considering a 3rd impeachment push just days before a partial government shutdown

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Matt Rosendale and Lloyd Austin
Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Montana Republican, has filed impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

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Hunter Biden walked out on Marjorie Taylor Greene after making a surprise appearance at a congressional hearing

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Hunter Biden appears on Capitol Hill.
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, sits with his attorney Abbe Lowell as he makes a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee markup and meeting to vote on whether to hold Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a request to testify to the House last month, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2024.

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Democratic senators want to keep Trump on the ballot in 2024, even as he faces potential disqualification under the 14th amendment

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Former President Donald Trump in Iowa on January 6, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump in Iowa on January 6, 2024.

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