Siobhan Hughes

reporter, Wall Street Journal

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Siobhan Hughes covers Capitol Hill for the Wall Street Journal.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says debt ceiling talks are continuing with President Biden. They went better on Wednesday, but lawmakers remain “far apart” on some issues.

What happens if House GOP and Biden don’t reach a debt ceiling deal

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says debt ceiling talks are continuing with President Biden. They went better on Wednesday, but lawmakers remain “far apart” on some issues.

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On Wednesday, Sen. Joe Manchin confirmed support for a spending package to tackle President Biden’s climate priorities.

Manchin supports Biden’s spending bill. But will Dems be strung along?

On Wednesday, Sen. Joe Manchin confirmed support for a spending package to tackle President Biden’s climate priorities.

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Lead House impeachment manager Adam Schiff kicked off opening arguments in Trump’s impeachment trial: “A president this unapologetic, this lawless, this unbound to the Constitution and…

Impeachment trial: In-depth analysis and what’s next

Lead House impeachment manager Adam Schiff kicked off opening arguments in Trump’s impeachment trial: “A president this unapologetic, this lawless, this unbound to the Constitution and…

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