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Trump leads GOP rightward march: Top takeaways from the Iowa caucus
As clear-cut as his win was, though, Iowa has not historically played the role of kingmaker in the Republican nominating process.
By Nicholas Riccardi
Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
Government shutdown could hinge on fight over ‘woke’ military policies
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding changes in Pentagon training and programs in exchange for their support of a budget deal.
Ban on troops communicating with civil rights group clears House
The amendment to the defense authorization bill would forbid service members from contacting the Military Religious Freedom Foundation or its leadership.
House narrowly passes defense bill after Dems defect over abortion
The House passed the NDAA over Democratic objections after the GOP passed amendments on abortion policy and transgender troops.
House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policy
House Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.
Biden budget vs. House GOP: Values on display in debt fight
“I’m ready to meet with the speaker any time — tomorrow, if he has his budget,” Biden said while rolling out his own $6.8 trillion spending proposal.
By Josh Boak
Pelosi vows more Ukraine aid amid brewing congressional fight
House Republicans say they'll look to scale back Ukraine aid if they win elections in the U.S. next month.
Workers for 8 Democratic members of Congress file to hold union vote
The vote comes after the House of Representatives voted 217-202 in May to approve a resolution that recognizes congressional workers’ right to unionize.
Census, like Postal Service, politicized in election year
The Postal Service isn’t the only staid federal agency to be drawn into a political battle in 2020.
Senate VA committee gets an ‘F’ in oversight
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee got an “F” grade from on the Lugar Center’s Congressional Oversight Hearing Index.
By Alyk Russell Kenlan