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Sessions Ducks Senate Questions on Trump-Related Probes
‘That calls for a speculative answer ... I’m just not able to do that.’<p>Attorney General Jeff Sessions reassured senators Thursday the Justice …
Donald TrumpA Plea for the Old School Senate
Meeting on nomination rules changes gives to talk of spending bills, comity<p>What could have been a contentious meeting about shortening Senate debate …
Mitch McConnellDemocrats Still Not Satisfied With CIA Disclosures About Gina Haspel
Agency making more available in a classified setting<p>The CIA will be providing senators with an opportunity to review more classified information …
Gina HaspelWhite House: No Red Flags In Multiple Jackson Background Checks
Despite Trump team's efforts, nomination appears stalled<p>The White House on Wednesday continued defending embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee …
Donald TrumpTexas Governor Wants Blake Farenthold to Pay for Special Election
GOP lawmaker resigned earlier this month over sexual misconduct and hostile workplace allegations<p>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking former Rep. Blake …
Blake FarentholdPodcast: Midterm Takeaways From the Duel in the Desert
Political Theater, Episode 16<p>Republican Debbie Lesko won a close House race in an Arizona district that is usually very friendly to her party. As the …
ElectionsEmmer Wins First Franken-less Minnesota Hotdish Competition
Sen. Tina Smith took over as host of the 8th annual event<p>Rep. Tom Emmer’s “Hotdish of Champions” won the eighth annual Minnesota Congressional …
Tina SmithFor House Democrats, Leadership Questions Persist
No. 2 Democrat declines to echo call for new team if they do not win majority<p>House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer declined to echo Assistant Democratic …
South CarolinaWe Made a List of All the Russia, Trump Investigations So You Don’t Have To
Who is looking into Russia’s role in the 2016 elections?<p>Hacking, Facebook ads and pee tapes. News keeps breaking around Russia’s involvement in the …
Donald TrumpMacron Denounces Nationalistic Wave That Propelled Trump to White House
Post-WWII order is in jeopardy, French president warns U.S. lawmakers<p>French President Emmanuel Macron, addressing a joint meeting of Congress, …
GeopoliticsDACA Ruling Could Open Door for More ‘Dreamers’
Administration failed to describe unlawfulness of program, judge says<p>The number of “Dreamers” protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …
ImmigrationBank Group Plans Midterm Ads, Starting With Tester, Budd
Six-figure ad buys on the way in Montana and North Carolina<p>The American Bankers Association said Wednesday it would weigh into midterm congressional …
North CarolinaWord on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?
Macron in the house, hotdish competition, Flint anniversary, and golf on the Hill<p>We’re all over Capitol Hill and its surrounding haunts looking for …
Kourtney KardashianSpecial Election For Farenthold’s Seat Set For June 30
If necessary, runoff would likely be in September<p>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called a June 30 special election to fill former Rep. Blake Farenthold’s …
ElectionsGOP Baseball Returns to Scene of Last Year’s Shooting
Huge media and security presence around baseball field where gunman opened fire last year<p>Republican congressional baseball coach Roger Williams was …
Jeff FlakeHunter Trying to Set Up Legal Defense Fund
Comes as he faces federal investigation over use of campaign funds<p>Embattled California Rep. Duncan Hunter is trying to set up a legal expense fund as …
ElectionsProtesters Stage ‘Retirement Party’ for Issa
Weekly protests against retiring Republican congressman come to an end after more than a year<p>Demonstrators at outgoing California Rep. Darrell Issa’s …
Tom SteyerMedicaid Won’t Look the Same Next Year
From expansions to work mandates, states seek sweeping changes in 2018<p>This year could mark a significant shift for Medicaid programs across the …
Health CareWhite House Uses Obama to Try to Salvage Jackson Nomination
Trump opens door to let VA nominee see himself out, Democrats question White House vetting<p>The White House is trying to salvage Ronny Jackson’s …
Donald TrumpMacron Expected to Avoid ‘Netanyahu Approach’ in Joint Address
French president takes his pitch for revised Iran deal to Capitol Hill<p>The Iran nuclear deal will be front and center when French President Emmanuel …
Middle EastSenate GOP Set to Revive Time Limits on Debating Nominees
Rules panel expected to advance changes along party lines<p>Republican senators will take a small step Wednesday toward speeding up the pace of …
Mitch McConnellSupreme Court to Weigh Legality of Trump’s Travel Ban
Not even the Supreme Court can escape hearing about Trump’s Twitter feed<p>The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a challenge to the Trump …
Donald TrumpDrug Pricing Proposal Should Revamp Medicare, GOP Experts Say
Overhauling Part B drug benefit could have “massive impact overnight”<p>An upcoming Trump administration proposal on lowering drug costs should ask …
Health CareHealth Groups Voice Concerns Over Short-Term Plan Proposal
Industry frets that premiums will rise, choice will go down<p>The health care industry is largely united in its opposition to the Trump administration’s …
Health CareTake Five: Cindy Hyde-Smith
The first woman to represent Mississippi in the Senate wants to be an example for others<p>Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, 59, a Mississippi Republican, was …
Mike PenceCommittees Tackle Politically Powerful Issue of Opioids Legislation
Senate HELP panel advanced bipartisan package Tuesday<p>The House heads into a marathon opioid markup Wednesday, a day after the Senate health committee …
Health CareCapitol Ink | Nominating From Behind
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iPhoneHeitkamp Highlights Family Ties in First TV Ad
North Dakota Democrat is among the most vulnerable senators<p>Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is highlighting her family in her first television ad of the 2018 …
North DakotaRepublican Debbie Lesko Wins Arizona Special Election
Victory keeps seat in GOP hands<p>Former Republican state Sen. Debbie Lesko won the special election in Arizona’s 8th District on Tuesday night, but by …
ElectionsBarth, Mika to Return GOP Baseball Team Practice
Roger Williams staffer is ‘absolutely’ ready to return to practice<p>Zack Barth is eager to get back on the baseball field after he and his friends — …
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