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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:GOP rep headlines conference where organizers push white nationalist rhetoric The group's leader said of Jan. 6, "We need a little bit more of that energy."House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. But what comes next...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Getty ImagesProposals to restrict voting gain traction in Republican states After a record turnout election that delivered Democrats the presidency and the Senate, Republican lawmakers in Georgia introduced legislation this week...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo - Susan WalshGOP rallies solidly against Democrats’ virus relief package WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rallied solidly Wednesday against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach WASHINGTON (AP) — Faulty intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders’ failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:U.S. Supreme Court sets the stage for release of Trump tax returns Donald Trump suffered a major setback on Monday in his long quest to conceal details of his finances as the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for a New York City...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Why a predictable cold snap crippled the Texas power grid (Reuters) - As Texans cranked up their heaters early Monday to combat plunging temperatures, a record surge of electricity demand set off a disastrous chain reaction in...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Congress aims to avoid politics with independent Jan. 6 investigation Experts worry it will be challenging to keep politics out of the inquiry.Updated 3:47 PM CSTBiden’s 1st month was about erasing the mark of ‘former guy’...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Bruce Castor (Senate Television via AP)Trump lawyers argue impeachment based on ‘hatred,’ not facts WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:(Senate Television via AP)Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Democrats argue Trump planted seeds of Capitol attack with false election claims Democrats on Wednesday argued Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol long before Jan. 6 with false claims the 2020...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Senate agrees to hear Trump case, rejecting GOP arguments WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday with graphic video showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Trump's impeachment trial lawyers aim to shift blame; Democrats say he has no defense On the eve of his impeachment trial on a charge of inciting the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday denied he had...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Biden administration suspends Trump asylum deals with El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras The Biden administration said on Saturday it was immediately suspending Trump-era asylum agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Wyoming GOP censures Rep. Liz Cheney for vote to impeach Trump The state GOP called on Cheney to "immediately" resign in their motion of censure. They also said that they intend to "withhold any future political funding" and asked...