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WASHINGTON — Hispanic Democrats in the Senate expressed optimism last month about the Biden administration’s direction on immigration and border policy, after what several described as a “constructive” and “productive” meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at the Capitol.

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Conservatives descend on National Harbor for multi-day convention

Right-wing conference promises speeches from GOP figures as panelists and speakers return to familiar grievances, attacks and conspiracy theories

OXON HILL, Md. — Sen. Ted Cruz demanded prosecution for Dr. Anthony Fauci, telling conservative activists Thursday that the nation’s most prominent public health expert lied about COVID-19′s origin and “destroyed” lives by encouraging closure of schools and businesses and prodding Americans to wear masks and get vaccinated.

WASHINGTON — Following a contentious hearing over President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, two Republicans lawmakers say they will oppose a waiver they contend is needed to allow the confirmation to move forward.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

At the conservative political convention, the Texas senator also criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the Ohio train derailment and Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The arrival this week to Rio de Janeiro of two Iranian warships that Brazil’s government authorized to dock has prompted rebukes both from Israel and the U.S. On Thursday, one of the two ships was spotted off shore Rio’s world-famous south zone of beaches, while the other was docked downtown

Cruz rails agasint Anthony Fauci and says health expert should be ‘prosecuted for lying under oath’

The Conservative Political Action Conference displayed contempt for Democrats while also showcasing rifts within the Republican Party.