Susan Davis

congressional correspondent for USA Today

Susan Davis appears in the following:

Jeff Sessions To Seek Senate Comeback

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

The former attorney general who previously served as U.S. senator is expected to run despite facing a crowded GOP primary field and possible opposition from President Trump.

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GOP Leader Eyes Intel Committee Shake-Up To Boost President Trump's Defenders

Tuesday, November 05, 2019

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is looking to temporarily add more of President Trump's allies to the panel in anticipation of public impeachment hearings.

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House Votes To Formalize Impeachment Inquiry Against Trump

Saturday, November 02, 2019

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump passed a big milestone with the first formal vote on the floor of the House of Representatives, shifting the impeachment process into a more public phase.

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A Recap Of What Happened This Week In The Impeachment Inquiry

Friday, November 01, 2019

The impeachment inquiry entered an open phase as the House voted to formalize the probe this week. Committees heard from key witnesses about the president conditioning military aid on investigations.

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House Debates Impeachment Inquiry Resolution

Thursday, October 31, 2019

House lawmakers have begun debating a resolution to lay out the rules for the public phase of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Republicans argue the process has been tainted.

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House Rebukes Turkey With Votes On Sanctions, Armenian Genocide

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Lawmakers approved a resolution affirming that it is U.S. policy to recognize the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire, now modern-day Turkey.

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House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry

Monday, October 28, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the House will vote this week on a resolution outlining the process for the next steps in the inquiry into President Trump.

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A History Of Congressional Stunts

Saturday, October 26, 2019

House Republicans efforts to disrupt the impeachment inquiry this week by storming a closed hearing is part of a tradition of using "stunts" to try to redirect the political debate on Capitol Hill.

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How The Impeachment Process Is Similar Or Different Than A Legal Trial

Friday, October 25, 2019

How is the presidential impeachment process similar or different than a legal trial? NPR looks at the role of the House and the Senate and how they differ.

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1st Lawmaker To Trigger New #MeToo-Era Conduct Rules Is A Female Freshman

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday a preliminary inquiry into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., over allegations of a sexual relationship with a member of her staff. She denies the allegation.

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Republicans Largely Stand Behind Trump Following William Taylor's Testimony

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

After William Taylor testified the president leveraged military assistance and a White House meeting in return for political investigations in Ukraine, Republicans largely stuck behind the president.

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Republicans Disrupt House Impeachment Inquiry, Delaying Testimony From Pentagon Aide

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.

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Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney Expressed Concerns Over Mulvaney's Comments

Friday, October 18, 2019

Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney has expressed concerns about acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's comments about political interference in foreign policy.

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Recapping The Week Of Developments And Testimony In The Impeachment Inquiry

Friday, October 18, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish wraps up a fast-moving week of developments and testimony in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and looks ahead to what's next.

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Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies At Age 68

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at the age of 68. Cummings was a senior black voice in Congress, praised as a moral authority and beloved across the political spectrum.

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Elijah Cummings Dies At 68

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings has died at the age of 68 because of complications concerning longstanding health challenges, his office says.

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McConnell Prepares Senate For Trump Impeachment Trial As Inquiry Escalates

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a Trump impeachment trial could begin by Thanksgiving. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted the timeline was pegged to the investigation, not a date.

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Democrats Face High Level Of Political Risk Over Impeachment

Monday, October 14, 2019

Freshman Democrats are taking on a political risk in supporting an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. They say it's worth it.

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How Lawmakers Are Reacting To Marie Yovanovitch's Deposition

Friday, October 11, 2019

Lawmakers are reacting after former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified behind closed doors before the House Intelligence committee.

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What's Happened This Week In The Impeachment Inquiry

Friday, October 11, 2019

A look at the developments in the House impeachment inquiry after associates of President Trump's personal lawyer were indicted and a former U.S. ambassador says Trump forced her out.

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