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Brett Kavanaugh could decide how redistricting is done
Roll Call - Todd Ruger
Newest justice will be center of attention when court hears gerrymandering cases next month Voters keep voicing their frustration with the politically …
Politics
Some Republicans with bases in their districts break ranks with Trump over wall funding
Roll Call - Emily Kopp
Money shouldn’t be diverted from necessary military construction projects, lawmakers say Though typically aligned with the White House, some …
Politics
Why politicians, and everyone, need to think about legacy
Roll Call - Mary C. Curtis
Anti-lynching bill should be a reminder of how history will judge the present OPINION — At least the bill was approved on a voice vote. That was the …
Politics
States, consumer groups blast CFPB’s fintech protections
Roll Call - Steven Harras
But financial industry groups are rallying behind bureau’s plan State attorneys general, consumer advocates, community activists, and banking …
Politics
Former top military advisers urge Congress to pass gun background checks bill
Roll Call - Griffin Connolly
Ex-leaders are part of veterans coalition organized by Giffords’ group More than a dozen retired top military commanders, leaders and advisers, whose …
Politics
‘Domestic terrorist’ planned to target Democrats, prosecutors say
Roll Call - Todd Ruger
Pelosi, Schumer among several lawmakers on U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant’s list A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant assigned to the headquarters in Washington …
Politics
Alabama Republicans aren’t stressing a Roy Moore redux as Senate primary kicks off
Roll Call - Bridget Bowman
Moore’s disastrous candidacy was a unique occurrence, party operatives say Alabama Republican Rep. Bradley Byrne launched his Senate campaign …
Politics
Mark Harris’ son warned him about Dowless illegally collecting ballots in North Carolina race
Roll Call - Simone Pathé
Testimony by John Harris contradicts earlier interviews his father gave about GOP operative In remarkable testimony Wednesday afternoon, the son of …
Politics
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the most presidential of them all?
Roll Call - Jason Dick
Political Theater Podcast, Episode 57 RollCall Take one congresswoman from Hawaii, one tech entrepreneur and one South Bend mayor, add in 7 percent of …
Politics
Initial 2020 House race ratings are here
Roll Call - Nathan L. Gonzales
Republicans are on the offense but also running against history After losing a net of 40 House seats in last year’s midterms, Republicans have plenty …
Politics
Trump says Mueller report release timing ”totally” up to Barr
Roll Call - Chris Cioffi
The president was asked after CNN reported Wednesday Mueller’s report could be finalized next week During a Wednesday meeting with his Austrian …
Politics
State lawmakers seek ban on Amazon-like incentives
Roll Call - Jacob Fischler
Lawmakers in at least 3 states are pushing bills banning incentives similar to what Amazon received for its HQ2 Lawmakers in at least three states are …
Politics
‘The dumbest f---ing idea I’ve ever heard’ and other highlights of the Senate's European adventure
Roll Call - Niels Lesniewski
Senators have been traveling the globe this week, with many attending conferences in Europe Over President’s Day weekend, it might have been easier to …
Politics
Mark Harris has ‘nothing to hide,’ expected to testify in NC election fraud case
Roll Call - Griffin Connolly
GOP candidate for contested NC House seat said he did not know campaign consultants were committing crimes Mark Harris is expected to testify …
Politics
Lawmakers are bracing for a Commerce Dept. report on car import tariffs
Roll Call - Ellyn Ferguson
The department has sent Trump its report on whether or not to impose new duties on imported vehicles As President Donald Trump studies a Commerce …
Politics
Money to Bern: Sanders raises $4 million in less than 24 hours
Roll Call - Emily Kopp
How that stacks up against other Democratic presidential rollouts Sen. Bernie Sanders raised $4 million from about 150,000 people less than 24 hours …
Politics
After contentious border moves, stakes only get higher for Trump
Roll Call - John T. Bennett
‘The real rough water for President Trump still lies ahead,’ GOP insider says ANALYSIS — “Stay tuned” is a common refrain from White House aides when …
Politics
Echoes of the AUMF in Trump’s national emergency declaration
Roll Call - Emily Kopp
End run around Congress on domestic spending could diminish yet another power of the legislative branch When President Donald Trump declared a …
Politics
New York City’s progressive elites gambled and lost over Amazon
Roll Call - David Winston
Democrats’ unforced error on HQ2 deal delivered a gift to Republicans OPINION — “I think it’s a bluff, first and foremost.” Those were the words of New …
Politics
There was just one thing missing from this voter reform hearing — a Republican
Roll Call - Patricia Murphy
In a state like Georgia, the GOP will have to both acknowledge voter suppression and lead the effort to end it OPINION — What are the chances that …
News
Trump to nominate Jeffrey Rosen as Rosenstein replacement
Roll Call - John T. Bennett
Deputy attorney general has come under frequent criticism from the president The White House announced Tuesday night that President Donald Trump plans …
Politics
Trump makes Space Force official. There’s already a Netflix parody
Roll Call - Chris Cioffi
The president also gets request from governor of ‘Space Coast’ to place Space Force HQ in his state President Donald Trump on Tuesday made Space Force …
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Trump denies asking Whitaker if ally could oversee Cohen probe
Roll Call - John T. Bennett
Trump also discusses North Korean summit, Sanders’ presidential run and China tariffs during space policy event President Donald Trump on Tuesday …
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Joe Crowley, Bill Shuster decamp for K Street
Roll Call - Kate Ackley
Former members setting up at Squire Patton Boggs Ex-Reps. Joseph Crowley, the New York Democrat who lost his primary race to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, …
Politics
Trump denies calling Andrew McCabe's wife a ‘loser’ as feud intensifies
Roll Call - John T. Bennett
Former acting FBI boss is under president’s skin ahead of Kim summit, China tariffs deadline Donald Trump is at war with Andrew McCabe, accusing the …
Politics
Marc Short, who quit in July, is coming back to the White House
Roll Call - Chris Cioffi
Short will return as Pence’s chief of staff, giving him even more influence within the administration Marc Short, President Donald Trump’s former top …
Politics
House bills would revisit regulation of cryptocurrencies
Roll Call - Chris Marquette
The bill would clarify which virtual currencies qualify as commodities, provide optional regulatory structure House bills with bipartisan support …
Politics
Treasury Official Doubts Fintech Needs Payment System Overhaul
Roll Call - Steven Harras
Analysis appeared in blog A senior Treasury Department official is challenging the idea that rapidly evolving financial technology will require a …
Politics
Rep. Joyce’s former treasurer embezzled nearly $80,000 from his campaign, per letter
Roll Call - Griffin Connolly
Rep. David Joyce’s campaign believes his former treasurer embezzled more than $80,000 from its committee coffers from 2015 to 2018, the campaign …
Politics
House could have final say on new elections in N.C. election fraud case
Roll Call - Griffin Connolly
Local elections board could deadlock after monthslong investigation, leaving House with final authority The North Carolina State Board of Elections …