Two administrations clash in early Capitol power dynamic
The 115th Congress opens amid contrasting styles from Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Trump pushes via tweets and bold moves while Pence pursues accessible, policy driven engagement with lawmakers. Senate and House leaders balance loyalties as ethics debates and health policy details unfold.
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Moscow dismisses U.S. hacking report on Putin order
Russian commentators deride the declassified U S intelligence report accusing Vladimir Putin of directing efforts to swing the U S election. Moscow pundits call it a fake while noting Russia has heard similar claims from Clinton and the White House and question timing after Obama sanctions.
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Conservatives vote to consider Obamacare repeal debt vehicle
Senators Cruz Rubio and 49 Republicans back a resolution that would lift the public debt to 29.1 trillion in ten years as a procedural path to repeal Obamacare. They insist the debt figure is a placeholder, while critics say it exposes a continued debt rise and flawed budgeting.
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