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WASHINGTON (7News) — Late Tuesday afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first two of four bills they are expected to vote on this week that would force changes to DC laws related to crime.
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Waltz, as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. on Friday, filling the last major position in the Republican's administration.
Members of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety.
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Trump-backed congressional map passes Senate in crucial Midwestern state: 'Commonsense values'
The Missouri legislature approved a redistricting plan targeting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district as part of a Trump-backed effort to expand the Republican House majority.