Rachel Knapp
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Senate Breaks for Midterm Elections, Big Measures to Tackle once Congress Returns (opens the original)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. â The Senate is now in recess for the midterm elections despite having a lot of big measures left to deal with. In one of the final moments of the Senate before they break until mid-November was confirming Keith Sonderling as the new Labor Secretary. While itâs a win for Republicans, who want to finalize as many nominations as possible before the election, some members said the Senate still has a lot on their plate for when they return.  âWe still have our national
Sen. Slotkin Accuses Trump of using Increasingly Authoritarian Maneuvers, Concerned about Trump’s Potential Interference in Upcoming Elections (opens the original)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. â During an event with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin (D- MI) spoke about the global democratic decline and warns that President Donald Trump is using an authoritarian playbook here at home.  Senator Slotkin is no stranger to calling out President Trump for actions she believes are criminal or corrupt, like pressing for the President and his family to be investigated on crypto deals or his proposed âanti-weaponizati
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Testifies in Fiery Senate Committee, Stands by his Decisions to Charge Trump (opens the original)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. â Jack Smith, the former Special Counsel who investigated and prosecuted the President with serious crimes after he left office, is sticking by his work. Smith testified in a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee where Republicans accused him of abusing his authority and targeted Republicans. Smith testified that he stands by his work, âincluding my decision to bring charges against President Trump,â said Smith. âI made those decisions without regard to President Trum
First Lady Announces Additional Countries, Companies to Help with Initiative on Empowering Children with Education, Technology (opens the original)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. â Studies show that more than half of US kids say they use artificial intelligence to help with schoolwork, but that just scratches the surface on our kidâs use of technology. This week, First Lady Melania Trump hosted an event at the United Nations for her Fostering the Future Together initiative. It aims bring nations together to empower kids through education and technology.  âTogether we can open doors, move markets, shape policy, and most importantly, we can cha
Bipartisan Concerns over Trump-Xi Summit in Washington (opens the original)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. â President Donald Trump is set to welcome Chinse President Xi Jinping to Washington this week but a group of Democratic, and some Republican Senators, are warning the President about this summit. Theyâre reminding Trump that China is a foe, not a friend.  We expect the two leaders to discuss issues surrounding artificial intelligence, the war with Iran, trade, Taiwan and more. They will navigate a delicate, and at times, hostile relationship amid rising tensions
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