Second World War vet and former US presidential candidate Bob Dole dies aged 98
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US senators urged to block funding Bill unless Democrats meet demands
Federal government’s debt limit increases by $480 billion to $28.9 trillion
Stop-gap measure considered to extend limit to December
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh dies age 70, Trump reiterates baseless election claims
Seven Republicans cross the aisle but vote falls well short of two-thirds majority required for conviction
Senate trial will not start until week beginning February 8th, giving both sides an opportunity to prepare their arguments
Mitch McConnell earlier proposed to push case back so former president could prepare
Democratic leadership of key committees has still not been agreed
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