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US Rep. Billy Long of Missouri announces 2022 Senate bid U.S. Rep. Billy Long, a conservative from southwestern Missouri, is entering the crowded race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Missouri. by JIM SALTER, Associated Press Published Aug. 4 2021 @ 11:55am

GOP lawmaker joins race for Missouri auditor Suburban St. Louis Republican state Rep. David Gregory on Wednesday announced he's running for Missouri state auditor. by Associated Press Published Aug. 4 2021 @ 11:50am

Harris to focus on security, economic ties on SE Asia trip Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Southeast Asia this month aiming to bolster U.S. engagement in the region in an effort to counter China's growing influence globally. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden to announce new eviction ban The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90 percent of the U.S. population lives, according to three people familiar with the plans who insisted on anonymity to discuss the forthcoming announcement. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Cuomo defiant after harassment probe An investigation found Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women in and out of state government and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers, New York's attorney general announced Tuesday, hastening calls for the Democrat's resignation or impeachment. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Wagner announces reelection bid in Missouri's 2nd District Republican U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner will seek a sixth term representing suburban St. Louis in Congress. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 10:55am

Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for virus COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:45pm

$1T infrastructure debate finally opens in Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

'I'm back': Ex-con Blagojevich sues for right to run again CHICAGO (AP) — Ex-con and former Gov. Rod Blagojevich sued his home state Monday for booting him from the governor's seat after his 2008 arrest for corruption and stripping him of his right to run for elective office in Illinois. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:00pm

Rep. Gunby running for Wagner's St. Louis seat Missouri state Rep. Trish Gunby on Monday announced she's running for Republican U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner's suburban St. Louis seat. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:00pm

Pelosi, Dems tell Biden: Extend eviction ban House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation's eviction moratorium, calling it a "moral imperative" to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge. by Associated Press Published Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:50pm

Eastern governors could be model for California GOP California could witness a stunning turnabout in a nation of deeply polarized politics if the liberal state dumps Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and elects a Republican to fill his job in a September recall election. by Associated Press Published Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm

Still waiting, Senate grinds away on $1T infrastructure bill The vote on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package could be held "in a matter of days," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday. Published Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden woos working class with new 'buy American' efforts President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory Wednesday and promised workers his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class — a message clearly aimed at a group of voters who have drifted to Republicans. by Associated Press Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Senate ready to move ahead on $1T infrastructure bill WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion infrastructure package, with the Senate ready to begin consideration of a key part of the administration's agenda. by Associated Press Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri to pay about $1M in federal voting lawsuit Missouri must pay more than $1 million in legal fees for failing to follow federal voting laws, an appeals court has ruled. by Associated Press Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:00pm

Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, according to industry and government officials briefed on the plan. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories "This is how I'm going to die, defending this entrance," Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. by Associated Press Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

Pelosi names 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 panel House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged the Democratic-majority panel will "get to the truth." by Associated Press Published Jul. 25 2021 @ 11:05pm

Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal Lawmakers racing to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal early this week are hitting a major roadblock over how much money should go to public transit, the group's lead Republican negotiator said Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jul. 25 2021 @ 11:05pm

Rep. Luria's pro-Navy, centrist identity may get Jan. 6 test NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — When members of Congress head home to connect with their constituents, some hit tractor pulls. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Beware of budget gimmicks in push for massive spending deals Senators fashioning a pair of colossal bills that would deliver more than $4 trillion for infrastructure, health care, environment and other initiatives insist they will fully pay for both plans. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Mississippi brief: Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and should let states decide whether to regulate abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb, the office of Mississippi's Republican attorney general argued in papers filed with the high court on Thursday. by Associated Press Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 4:05pm