Paul Ryan enters race for House speaker in fractured GOP
Rep. Paul Ryan formally announced his candidacy for speaker, pledging to lead a united, reform-minded majority. He faces looming deadlines on the borrowing limit and spending bills while seeking support from all major GOP factions, including the Freedom Caucus, to avoid internal clashes and rely on Democratic votes if needed.
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Benghazi Attack Fallout in U S Politics for Years
The 2012 Benghazi raid that killed four Americans sparked a prolonged political firestorm. Key moments include the September 11 attack on the diplomatic compound and CIA annex, initially blamed on outrage over an anti Islamic movie. Republicans push for a cover up theory amid late 2012 campaign tensions.
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Clinton seeks to close Benghazi chapter under GOP grilling
Hillary Clinton defended her record during a marathon House Benghazi hearing on the 2012 attacks in Libya. Republicans pressed about shifting accounts while Democrats urged a fair probe, with Clinton stressing leadership and responsiveness amid partisan tension.
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Man with frequent disability lawsuits pleads guilty to perjury
Douris, 60, of Upper Makefield, facing multiple lawsuits claiming disability, admitted under oath that he could not walk or hold water while a jury in Bucks County convicted him of perjury and forgery related to a fake tree company invoice. He was seen on a ladder and using a power saw after alleging he couldn’t be served with papers.
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