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    President Trump prepares to depart for Pittsburgh, where 11 people were killed Saturday in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. In an interview with Axios, the president says he intends to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship.
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    Fact Check: 14th Amendment On Citizenship Cannot Be Overwritten By Executive Order

    Oct 30, 2018
    President Trump is floating a new tactic in his immigration crackdown — he wants to end the right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens. Few legal experts believe it can be done.
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    Speaker Ryan Campaigns For GOP Candidate Hardy In Las Vegas

    Aug 23, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan is giving a campaign boost to former U.S. Rep. Cresent Hardy as the Republican candidate faces a tight race for the Nevada House seat he once held.

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    House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he would not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Congress while he is in town.
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    Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'

    Jul 24, 2018
    The House speaker also said he would not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to address Congress if he visits in the fall: "That's something we reserve for allies."
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    Politics
    Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., says he'll get a new Ford F-150 when he retires from the House at the end of this term.
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    A Family Of Woodchucks Ate Paul Ryan's Car

    Jul 12, 2018
    In an appearance Thursday, the speaker of the House said when he retires from Congress at the end of this term he's going to get a new F-150 truck.
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    Politics
    President Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Brussels. The House is scheduled to take up a measure Wednesday reaffirming U.S. support for NATO; the Senate approved a similar measure Tuesday.
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    Trump's Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats

    Jul 11, 2018
    Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance
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    Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo speaks to reporters during the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, on March 5. U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan has said a deal needs to be completed this week, but fundamental differences remain among the
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    Time Is Running Out To Complete NAFTA Renegotation This Year

    May 16, 2018
    House Speaker Paul Ryan has said the effort to overhaul the treaty needs to be completed this week, but fundamental differences remain among the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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    In 2015, newly elected Speaker of the House Paul Ryan shakes hands with outgoing Speaker John Boehner alongside House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi at the U.S. Capitol.
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    Ryan's Speakership Makes 7 In A Row Ending In Frustration — Or Worse

    Apr 12, 2018
    If being speaker of the House remains the most coveted job on Capitol Hill, it has also become the most frustrating. And to be frank, it's more likely to crash a career than to cap it these days.
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    Ahead Of Trump's Speech, A State Of Disunion On Capitol Hill

    Jan 30, 2018
    One Republican lawmaker asked authorities to check the identification of immigrants coming as guests. A Democrat is bringing the candidate challenging House Speaker Paul Ryan to sit in the audience.
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    Heller Giving Wynn Donations To Charity

    Jan 29, 2018

    Nevada Sen. Dean Heller is giving money he received from Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to charity, as is House Speaker Paul Ryan. Other Republicans have begun doing the same in light of allegations of sexual misconduct by the former Republican National Committee finance chairman.

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    Audree, 2, plays while Samantha Watson, her mother, cleans the kitchen. Watson was a single mother and nursing student received benefits from a federal welfare program called TANF.
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    Immigration, Infrastructure And Iran: The President's Plans For 2018

    Jan 03, 2018
    President Trump enters his second year in office, fresh off his first legislative victory. Are there more to come? What about that Russia probe, hot spots overseas — and those midterm elections?
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    President Trump speaks about the passage of tax legislation on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday.
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    Trump Celebrates Legislative Win After Congress Passes $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

    Dec 20, 2017

    Congressional Republicans delivered on their first major legislative accomplishment of the Trump era on Wednesday, when the House voted 224-201 to pass the tax package.

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    Special counsel Robert Mueller arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in June.
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    Week Ahead: Trump Might Get His Tax Bill, But That Might Be It Until After 2018

    Dec 18, 2017
    Republicans in Congress are likely to pass their tax bill this week, raising questions about House Speaker Paul Ryan's future and what, if anything, will happen next year
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    House Speaker Paul Ryan at the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
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    FACT CHECK: How Does Paul Ryan's Case For Tax Cuts Match The Facts?

    Dec 02, 2017
    In an interview with NPR, the House speaker said the tax bill was "designed" as a middle-class tax cut. But in reality, at its core, it is a corporate tax cut.
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    Sen. Susan Collins of Maine steps off the Senate subway. She is one of the key potential votes on taxes and has expressed some concerns.
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    Week Ahead: The Stakes Are About To Get Really High For Republicans

    Nov 27, 2017
    Shutdown and debt ceiling deadlines are fast approaching four days before the Alabama Senate election, and Republicans are trying to pass a tax plan by Christmas.
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    President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., leave a meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, shortly before the House approved a GOP tax overhaul plan.
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    House Approves GOP Tax Overhaul, With Senate Outlook Uncertain

    Nov 16, 2017
    The GOP measure would sharply reduce corporate tax rates and double the standard deduction many individuals take. Senate Republicans have their own bill, which could pass a committee vote on Friday.
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    Politics
    Top Republicans are urging Senate candidate Roy Moore to step aside but have few options if he refuses.
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    Ryan, Sessions Add To GOP Voices Saying Moore Accusers Are Credible

    Nov 14, 2017
    House Speaker Paul Ryan was asked about Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore. "If he cares about the values and the people he claims to care about, then he should step aside," Ryan said.
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    Rep. Ryan Open To Banning 'Bump Stocks' For Weapons

    Oct 05, 2017

    The top Republican in the House says he's open to considering a possible ban on "bump stocks," the device the shooter in Las Vegas apparently used to make semi-automatic rifles perform more like fully automatic weapons.

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    Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and President Trump embrace in the Oval Office after a meeting at which Trump agreed with Democrats, casting aside Republicans.
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    Republicans Worry Trump Is Falling Into The Arms Of 'Chuck And Nancy'

    Sep 07, 2017
    A congressional deal in which President Trump sided with Democrats has his party concerned about what it means in the near and long term.
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    House Speaker Paul Ryan (left) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will have a packed schedule when Congress returns this week.
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    6 Priorities Congress Has To Deal With In 12 Days

    Sep 05, 2017
    Lawmakers have less than two weeks of legislative days to head off a government shutdown, raise the nation's borrowing limit and provide financial assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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    Sen. John McCain says defeat of the Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act is a chance for a fresh start.
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    Congress Emerges From Another Health Care Failure Without A Clear Path Forward

    Jul 28, 2017
    Whether Republicans will try to resurrect health care efforts — again — is uncertain. Republican Sen. John McCain, who cast the decisive no vote, said the bill's defeat is a chance to "start fresh."
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    Marc Kasowitz, Trump's personal attorney, leaves a packed room at the National Press Club in Washington on Thursday, after disputing the testimony of Comey earlier that day.
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    Is Trump Guilty Of Obstruction Of Justice? Comey Laid Out The Case

    Jun 10, 2017
    The fired FBI director came loaded for bear at his congressional testimony and seemed to leave lots of bread crumbs for investigators, like a Justice Department special counsel, to pick up on.
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    House Speaker Paul Ryan (center) walks to the House chamber ahead of a budget vote on Capitol Hill. Though Ryan was able to deliver 217 votes Thursday to get his GOP health plan through the House, there are still significant hurdles before the bill becom
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    5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate

    May 04, 2017

    Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

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    The Two-Way
    Servicemen put on a military demonstration during the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Meeting in July 2016 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
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    Time To Consult Congress Over Use Of Force Against ISIS, Lawmakers Say

    Apr 28, 2017
    The U.S. has relied on legislation from 2001 to justify its use of force against ISIS. But a bipartisan group of representatives say it's outdated, and argue it's time for a debate.
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    Then President-elect Donald Trump meets with House Speaker Paul Ryan at the U.S. Capitol in November.
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    Congress Focuses On Averting Shutdown, But Trump Wants More In Budget Deal

    Apr 24, 2017
    Congress must act by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown on Donald Trump's 100th day in office. That could be complicated as the White House pushes a border wall, health care and taxes.
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    Jared Kushner (from left), President Trump's son-in-law; President Trump; and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Bannon's influence with Trump appears to be on the decline with Kushner on the rise.
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    All That White House Drama Might Be Sexy, But It's Beside The Point

    Apr 06, 2017
    There is backbiting and infighting in the Trump White House that's playing out like a season of House of Cards or Veep. But the president is facing real and difficult challenges at home and abroad.

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