House leaders announce bipartisan task force to probe Trump assassination attempt
The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
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The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
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