Maryland’s House Democrats are criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, for refusing to hear the Senate-approved foreign aid package that includes Ukraine and Israel.
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Anti-war protesters confront House hearing on Houthi threat
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Cardin and Van Hollen back new foreign aid bill after bipartisan immigration deal dies
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‘The law is clear’: Crowd urges Supreme Court to rule against Trump in ballot case
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