Clinton seeks to close Benghazi chapter in marathon hearing
Hillary Clinton faced GOP questions in a long House Benghazi hearing over the 2012 attacks in Libya. She defended her record and stressed she loses sleep over the events while Republicans pressed shifting official accounts and political timing. Democrats argued the probe aims to prosecute her, noting costs and duration surpassing Watergate era inquiries.
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Paul Ryan enters race to become House Speaker
Paul Ryan formally declares candidacy for speaker of the U.S. House pledging to unite the GOP and tackle deadlines on the debt limit and must pass spending bills. He pledges reform while facing pressure from the Freedom Caucus and a divided party.
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Obama vetoes 612 billion defense bill in row with Republicans
President Obama vetoed a sweeping 612 billion defense policy bill in a rare Oval Office ceremony. He called the measure flawed for tying hands on priorities and warned Congress to send a revised version. Republicans vowed to override, while debates over wartime spending caps and Guantanamo detainee transfers fueled the dispute. Civil and military leaders urged action and continuity.
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Senate bill aims to cut nonviolent drug offender sentences
A Senate Judiciary Committee panel approved bipartisan legislation to give judges more sentencing discretion and reduce mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenders. It would end mandatory life terms for three time offenders, set a 25 year minimum, and fund reentry programs while aiming to curb costs and recidivism.
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