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Jack Lew (left) with former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta at a White House event on Sept. 7, 2022.

Biden picks Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel at a tense time in the relationship

11:26am September 05, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Lew is a seasoned veteran at the highest levels of U.S. public service. His nomination underscores the importance that Biden is putting on the relationship with Israel.

Lawmakers have a narrow window to approve a stopgap funding measure and avoid a possible government shutdown beginning in October. Leaders of the House and Senate say a temporary spending bill is needed to work on yearlong bills.

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Up First briefing: Senate returns; Ken Paxton trial; Turkey archeological finds

7:23am September 05, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

The Senate returns after a monthlong recess. Texas' suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins today. Archaeologists in Turkey find massive structures below a Roman-era castle.

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The Senate is returning to Washington to face a deadline to avoid a shutdown

7:12am September 05, 2023

The Senate is back in session Tuesday with a new battle over government funding — as a possible shutdown looms. And concerns grow about the health of the top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell.

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DeSantis' presidential campaign has struggled and it hasn't gotten any smoother

6:01am September 05, 2023

by Ashley Lopez

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is widely seen as the most viable opponent to Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary race, but his campaign has been beset by challenges from the start.

Morning news brief

5:15am September 05, 2023

The Senate returns to Washington after a month-long recess. The impeachment trial of Texas' suspended attorney general begins Tuesday. A case in Canada will test the country's antiterrorism laws.

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The impeachment trial of suspended Texas attorney general to begin in state Senate

5:15am September 05, 2023

Ken Paxton faces 20 charges, including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, abuse of office and bribery — mostly involving his relationship with an Austin real estate developer and campaign donor.

Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio rallies in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 17, 2019.

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio faces lengthy prison sentence for Jan. 6 riot

5:00am September 05, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

Prosecutors want Tarrio to be sentenced to 33 years in prison for his role in conspiring with his Proud Boys lieutenants to keep former President Donald Trump in power.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the White House, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Washington after a vacation in Lake Tahoe.

First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, again

10:24pm September 04, 2023

by Jennifer Ludden

The White House says President Biden tested negative, and will continue to be tested ahead of a planned trip to India this week. The First Lady will remain in Delaware.

A Labor Day look at workers under Biden's presidency

4:41pm September 04, 2023

by Andrea Hsu

President Biden often talks about being the most pro-labor, pro-worker president in history. How are workers doing under his administration?

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Democrats aim to make inroads in rural Montana

4:41pm September 04, 2023

by Shaylee Ragar

The Montana Democratic Party left dozens of legislative seats go uncontested last year, helping guarantee a Republican majority. Now, Democrats are organizing to make sure Republicans are challenged.