House Democrats release more materials from Lev Parnas
Democrats released texts exchanged between Parnas and Rudy Giuliani and another set between Parnas and a staffer for Representative Devin Nunes.
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Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
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Lawmakers condemn conditions faced by asylum-seekers in Mexico
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House Democrats release more materials from Lev Parnas
Democrats released texts exchanged between Parnas and Rudy Giuliani and another set between Parnas and a staffer for Representative Devin Nunes.
Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
Collins, who had represented Buffalo since 2013, was the first member of Congress to back President Trump.
Fast-moving storm delays travelers across the country
The storm is on the move Friday evening, causing whiteouts and spinouts on icy highways throughout the Midwest.
1 dead, 1 injured after avalanche hits California ski resort
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House Democrats release more materials from Lev Parnas
Democrats released texts exchanged between Parnas and Rudy Giuliani and another set between Parnas and a staffer for Representative Devin Nunes.
Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
Collins, who had represented Buffalo since 2013, was the first member of Congress to back President Trump.
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Democrats release new debate qualification thresholds
Instead of just meeting a polling and donor threshold as required for previous debates, candidates now have an alternate way to participate
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Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
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