Pelosi on migrant children: ‘We can do so much more’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed humanitarian aid for migrant children and E. Jean Carroll’s recent accusation that President Donald Trump had raped her.
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Democrats resurrect bill to punish election interference
House Democrats proposed new legislation Thursday to impose sanctions for election interference but the Senate is unlikely to adopt it.
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Feinstein on immigration fix: ‘We have to just get to it’
As the Trump administration pressures Congress and Mexico to address the uptick in asylum-seeking families arriving at the southern border, the Senate Judiciary Committee showed a rare moment of bipartisanship in affirming a willingness to “look at many options” for a new immigration bill.
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Pelosi condemns Trump’s comments on campaign help from foreign countries
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the president has no “ethical sense” after his remarks about not necessarily reporting foreign contacts with his campaign.
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As Baltimore wrestles with ransomware attack, more resources needed for municipalities’ cyber security
Municipalities across the country, including Baltimore, have faced cyber attacks over the past few years, requiring additional investments in IT infrastructure and security.
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Officials call for increased monitoring of online platforms during electoral process
Officials from Facebook, Twitter, and Google were questioned by a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on their efforts to secure the electoral process.
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Interior secretary says offshore drilling deregulation will continue
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says Trump administration won’t pause offshore drilling program, despite prior reports.
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DHS warns of border risks as Dems slam Trump on immigration
DHS told lawmakers at a packed U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that the nation is experiencing an “unprecedented border security and humanitarian crisis.” But several Democratic senators criticized DHS for its call to prolong detention and punish immigrants in the name of deterrence.
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The impeachment dilemma
Two Congressional leaders gave their thoughts on the prospects of the House of Representatives bringing impeachment charges against the president.
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As states prepare for 2020 election, Maryland ahead of the curve
Congress met to discuss the security of the 2020 election, and while many other states are looking to catch up, Maryland’s election systems already meet best practices.
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