Barbara Sprunt
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Shelby is the fourth GOP senator to announce he won't seek reelection in 2022.
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Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did not take the robust action Democrats and some Republicans were calling for, so the whole chamber took up a resolution on her racist and inflammatory comments.
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Conference Chair Cheney faces calls to step down after backing impeachment, while Rep. Greene, who was backed by former President Donald Trump, could be punished over controversial comments.
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After the meeting, the White House said the president "will not slow down work on this urgent crisis response, and will not settle for a package that fails to meet the moment."
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The Ohio Republican said acting without GOP support would be "really problematic for the country" and could set a bad tone for Biden's term. He also predicted Donald Trump would not run in 2024.
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Sen. Rand Paul forced a vote on whether the Constitution allows the Senate to try a former president. Ahead of the trial it could indicate how many Republicans are open to voting to convict Trump.
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The Ohio Republican said it's a "tough time to be in public service," citing hyper-partisanship.
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The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, giving the Democratic House impeachment managers and Trump's defense team two weeks to file briefs and finalize their legal preparations.
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A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm President Biden's Cabinet picks.
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The Senate majority leader's remarks are his strongest against the president since the Jan. 6 riot.