House advances rule despite ‘Squad’ defections

House Democrats advanced a rule covering policing and public safety bills on Thursday after a vote was initially delayed because of opposition from a coalition of progressive Democrats. Members of the far-left “Squad” voiced opposition to the lack of “accountability measures” in one of the four bills up for consideration, threatening to tank the entire package. They also took issue with how some of the bills were brought up through a fast-track process. The chamber ultimately passed the rule in a 216-215-1 vote. Democratic Reps. Cori Bush (Mo.), Jamaal Bow

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Republicans lining up against Manchin's permitting reform bill

Senate Republicans are lining up against the permitting reform bill that centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) unveiled Wednesday evening, shortly before it is to be added to a must-pass government-funding bill scheduled for the floor next week.   As a result, key Republicans say a stop-gap funding bill with Manchin’s language will not have enough support to pass. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) promised to attach Manchin’s permitting bill to a short-term government funding measure in exchange for Manchin’s vote last month for the Inflation Reduction Act, a

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Pelosi dismissed Raskin push to probe Trump over plans to host foreign leaders at private resort: book

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Republicans block bill requiring dark money groups to reveal donors

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House Democrats delay policing bills vote after 'Squad' members revolt

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