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Ben Deeter

Ben Deeter is an associate producer on Cheddar's politics team. Based in New York, he works with the DC team to cover Capitol Hill, the White House and everything political in between.

Biden Calls for Assault Weapons Ban in Remarks on Crime

Biden Calls for Assault Weapons Ban in Remarks on Crime

President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for a ban on the sale of assault weapons as part of a broader crime-prevention plan.

Republicans Lose Steam Ahead of Midterm Elections, According to New Poll

Republicans Lose Steam Ahead of Midterm Elections, According to New Poll

A CBS News poll released Sunday found that while Republicans are poised to retake the House majority, projections now show them taking the lead with 226 seats, just 12 more than Democrats are projected to hold.

Biden Announces Plan to Cancel $10,000 of Federal Student Debt For Some Borrowers

Biden Announces Plan to Cancel $10,000 of Federal Student Debt For Some Borrowers

President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.

Pentagon Denies DC Request for National Guard Help With Arriving Migrants

Pentagon Denies DC Request for National Guard Help With Arriving Migrants

The Defense Department on Monday again told local officials in Washington, DC., it will not help the district deal with thousands of migrants who are being bused from Texas and Arizona.

Breyer Joins Gorsuch as Co-Chair of National Constitution Center

Breyer Joins Gorsuch as Co-Chair of National Constitution Center

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has joined Justice Neil Gorsuch as the co-chair of the National Constitution Center's board.

Biden Signs Bill Expanding Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits

Biden Signs Bill Expanding Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill expanding healthcare benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in the Middle East.

Biden Signs Into Law CHIPS and Science Act to Spur Domestic Manufacturing

Biden Signs Into Law CHIPS and Science Act to Spur Domestic Manufacturing

On Tuesday, President Biden signed the final version of this long-awaited legislation, the CHIPS and Science Act, into law.

Insulin in Focus After Inflation Reduction Act Fails to Cap Prices on Privately Insured

Insulin in Focus After Inflation Reduction Act Fails to Cap Prices on Privately Insured

The Inflation Reduction Act was set to cap the spiraling cost of insulin at $35, but the provision fell short of passing for those who are privately insured.

Senators Are About to Take a Month Off. Here's What They’ve Achieved This Term.

Senators Are About to Take a Month Off. Here's What They’ve Achieved This Term.

The month of August is a slow one in Washington, as both houses of Congress get a recess to go back to their home states and take a break.

Kansans' Rejection of Anti-Abortion Amendment Draws Praise From President Biden

Kansans' Rejection of Anti-Abortion Amendment Draws Praise From President Biden

President Joe Biden praised the result in a statement and called for additional protections for abortion rights at the federal level.