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New York Democratic Rep. Higgins will leave Congress in February

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New York Representative Brian Higgins announced in October 2020 that he plans to step down from Congress in February 2021. He represents New York’S 26th Congressional District and has served since 2005. Higgins cited his desire to pursue new challenges and the state of Democratic politics in the House of Representatives as reasons for his decision.

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Expel George Santos? Some fear terrible precedent despite his terrible record

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Trump appointee sentenced to nearly 6 years for attacking police on Jan. 6

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Iowa Gov. Reynolds hits back at Trump as she throws support to DeSantis

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