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Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster
Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.
Democrats say troop threats should be pursued ‘relentlessly’
The two top Democrats in Congress said Thursday that any threats to U.S. troops must be pursued “relentlessly,” rebuking President Donald Trump after receiving a highly classified briefing about intelligence that Russia offered bounties for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Cruise passengers arrive at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to begin quarantine as Georgia reacts to virus
Some of the passengers from a cruise ship in California that carried people infected by the new coronavirus arrived at an air base in Georgia to begin a two-week quarantine, as more than 100 schools in two districts were closed Wednesday and public events were scrapped.
By Jeff Martin, The Associated Press
Sen. McSally ad blasts Navy vet running against her
A vulnerable swing state Republican, McSally served in the Air Force.
House to debate limiting Trump’s military actions against Iran
House lawmakers plan to begin deliberations and vote this week on a new war powers resolution designed to limit the president’s military actions against Iran.
Scandal sinks rising Dem star on Seapower Subcommittee
California Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics investigation.
Scandal strikes rising Democratic star on Seapower Subcommittee
One of her potential challengers in the next election, Republican Mike Garcia, was a strike fighter pilot flying off the Nimitz.
Coast Guard officer pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
He was accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Pelosi warns Trump against war in Mideast; Dems demand info
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that the U.S. must avoid war with Iran, and she declared the White House has “no business” moving toward a Middle East confrontation without approval from Congress.
Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.
By Joe Gould