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News Articles: Rep. Abigail Spanberger

U.S. Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., (left) and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., pose for a portrait together at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C, on Dec. 18, 2024.

With Trump's return, these House Democrats look for influence outside of Washington

Two moderate House Democrats with national security backgrounds came to Congress in the first Trump era. Now they're running for governor, in races that could be a referendum on Trump's second term.

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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh
Despite Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition Senate Majority Leader Schumer says he still intends to bring up the $2 trillion social and climate policy bill for a vote

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

Senate Majority Leader Schumer said the Senate will take up the measure "very early" in the new year

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By:
  • Brian Naylor