Is there a Capitol jail where Democrats could lock up Trump aides who refuse to testify? – USA TODAY

Is there a Capitol jail where Democrats could lock up Trump aides who refuse to testify?  USA TODAY A jail in the basement of the Capitol? A guard room smelling of foul reptile? Where could Democrats detain Trump officials who refuse to testify? “us congress” – Google News

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Will there be another government shutdown? Republicans and Democrats don’t want another ‘kick of the mule’ – USA TODAY

Will there be another government shutdown? Republicans and Democrats don’t want another ‘kick of the mule’  USA TODAY ‘Whatever works’: Lawmakers negotiate to avert another shutdown absent signal from Trump  The Washington Post Same wall fight, new Democratic swagger: U.S. lawmakers start border deal talks  CBC.ca If Trump Wants Another Shutdown, Republicans Won’t Stop Him  Bloomberg Republicans are ditching the wall.  Slate View full coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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‘There Isn’t Hope for Us:’ Once Dominant, California Republicans Are on the Ropes – New York Times

New York Times 'There Isn't Hope for Us:' Once Dominant, California Republicans Are on the RopesNew York TimesLOS ANGELES — The California Republican Party — a once dominant power in the nation's largest state, the party of Earl Warren, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan — is teetering on the brink of irrelevance. The Democratic sweep of Orange County …Republican 'power grab' angers Democrats who defeated them in US midtermsStuff.co.nz After rough year, Orange County Republicans prepare to elect chairmanOrlando SentinelRepublicans Have Decided Democracy Is Not Good for ThemVICEChannel3000.com – WISC-TV3 –Rolling Stone –HuffPostall…

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Should There Be Racial and Gender Quotas for US Congress? We Asked, You Answered – OZY

OZY Should There Be Racial and Gender Quotas for US Congress? We Asked, You AnsweredOZYCaucuses, collaborations, unions, affinity groups and power groups all are too little utilized in American politics. Two parties end up [being] too much like winner takes all. Proportional representation or perhaps proportional voting might spread the … us congress – Google News

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Should There Be Gender and Racial Quotas for the US Congress? – OZY

OZY Should There Be Gender and Racial Quotas for the US Congress?OZYWomen make up more than half of the U.S. population but still less than 20 percent of congressional seats. And, when compared with the rest of the world, the U.S. is doing worse than before, not better. The U.S. ranked 41 out of 177 countries in female … us congress – Google News

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Republican lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of US-Russia thaw – Washington Post

Washington Post Republican lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of US-Russia thawWashington PostMOSCOW — Republican members of Congress sounded a newly conciliatory tone in meetings with Russian lawmakers and officials here on Tuesday in a rare visit to Moscow and a preview of the looming summit between President Trump and Russian …Republicans meet with Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow ahead of Trump-Putin summitCNBC Senate Republicans Meet Lavrov in Moscow Ahead of Trump-Putin SummitRoll CallRepublicans meet with Russian foreign minister in MoscowUPI.comall 287 news articles » us republicans – Google…

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