House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in Senate – USA TODAY

USA TODAY House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in SenateUSA TODAYHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had urged her caucus to vote against the bill. Only six Democrats voted for the spending measure, and 11 Republicans voted against it. “The legislation that is brought to the floor today falls so very …House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Setting Up Shutdown Battle in SenateNew York Times House Republicans pass spending plan to avert US shutdown, brushing off Trump complaints. Now it's up to SenateSouth China Morning PostUS government…

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The Bubble: ‘Trump sold us out’ say conservatives after deal with ‘Chuck and Nancy’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAY The Bubble: 'Trump sold us out' say conservatives after deal with 'Chuck and Nancy'USA TODAYThis week, conservatives felt betrayed while liberals celebrated after President Trump cut a surprising deal with Democrats to extend the debt ceiling three months and fund relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. Last week: Even disaster can't bridge our …Bound to No Party, Trump Upends 150 Years of Two-Party RuleNew York Times Tracking Trump: a blow for 'Dreamers' and a deal with DemocratsThe GuardianTrump's new deal: Democrats can help meSan Francisco ChronicleWUNC –HITC –New York Postall 198…

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White Christians decline in US, but still dominate Republican Party – USA TODAY

USA TODAY White Christians decline in US, but still dominate Republican PartyUSA TODAYWhite Christians are no longer a majority in America, but they still make up nearly three-quarters of the Republican Party, according to a sweeping new study of faith in America being released Wednesday. White Christians accounted for 80% of the U.S. …America's Changing Religious Identity – PRRIPRRI all 47 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Republicans push to restrict abortion at state level – USA TODAY

Republicans push to restrict abortion at state levelUSA TODAYATLANTA – With no immediate hope of overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, Republicans around the country are increasingly pushing legislation to restrict the procedure, and Democrats say they'll make the GOP pay in coming … us republicans – Google News

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