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One Of The First Votes Of The New Congress Will Be A Democratic Effort To End Shutdown

5:13pm January 03, 2019

by Scott Detrow

After taking control of the House of Representatives, Democrats plan to pass spending bills to re-open agencies affected by the partial government shutdown. President Trump has said he opposes them.

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Nancy Pelosi Elected Speaker Of The House, Reclaims Gavel She Last Held In 2011

5:13pm January 03, 2019

by Susan Davis

Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the House on the opening day of Congress' new session. As Democrats retake the majority in the House, they begin with reforms on how the chamber operates.

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Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Ted Yoho Weighs In On Government Shutdown

5:13pm January 03, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., about proposals to end the government shutdown and the role of the House Freedom Caucus in a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.

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The Effects Of The Government Shutdown On Native American Tribes

5:13pm January 03, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Aaron Payment of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe about how the government shutdown is affecting Native American tribes that rely on federal money for things like medical care.

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The new Congress is more Christian than the U.S. population in general, according to a new survey from Pew Research.

The New Congress: Fewer Christians But Still Religious

5:13pm January 03, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Pew Research finds that more than 99 percent of the Republican members of Congress identify as Christian, as opposed to 78 percent of the Democrats. Only one member identifies as unaffiliated.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds the gavel after being sworn in on Thursday.

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Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress

5:04pm January 03, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules.

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N.Y. Rep. Jerry Nadler On His Plans For Immigration And The Mueller Investigation

4:19pm January 03, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with incoming House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., about what he's planning to do regarding the Mueller investigation in his new role.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Announces Possible Run For Presidency

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Foresight 2020: Democratic Presidential Candidates Prepare To Run

2:32pm January 03, 2019

There's a premium on flights to Iowa. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is running.

How Far Into President Trump’s Finances Will Democrats Dig?

2:32pm January 03, 2019

Will new Democratic leadership give the green light to cross the president's “red line?”

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., offered an apology on Wednesday after allegations were made public of sexual harassment and discrimination on his 2016 campaign.

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Bernie Sanders Responds To Allegations Of Sexism, Harassment By Aides During 2016 Race

12:53pm January 03, 2019

by Tim Mak

"We will do better next time," the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate said. As Sanders considers whether to run in 2020, new allegations from his 2016 campaign have emerged.