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Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses

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Snippets from a 2023 interview that led Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur to describe former President Joe Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory” were obtained and published by Axios Friday, showing Biden’s halting tone of voice and difficulty remembering dates. CBS News has confirmed the audio matches the transcript of the

Why Some Republicans Voted Against the Budget Package, and What’s Next

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The reconciliation budget was voted down in the House Budget Committee as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. News analysis WASHINGTON—Republicans in a 21 to 16 vote in the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package on May 16. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats,

Why ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Stalled, and What’s Next

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The reconciliation budget has hit a rough patch in the House as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. WASHINGTON—Republicans were dealt a major blow on May 16 when the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats, the package would

Why the Budget Package Is Stalled, and What’s Next

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The reconciliation budget was voted down in the House Budget Committee as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. News analysis WASHINGTON—Republicans in a 21 to 16 vote in the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package on May 16. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats,