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David Sherfinski

dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 3, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

House Budget Committee unveils 2017 spending plan

House Republicans unveiled their 2017 spending blueprint Tuesday that holds the line on agreed-upon spending levels from last year and ultimately charts a course of balancing the federal budget within 10 years.

March 15, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is accused by the White House of "appealing to people's darker impulses" at his campaign rallies. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump: ‘I don’t think I should be toning it down’

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Tuesday he doesn't condone violence at all and that he's had few difficulties at his events, while also conceding that covering the legal fees of a supporter who recently punched a protester at a rally might be seen by some as rewarding violence.

March 15, 2016
Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose laughs during a press conference where it was announced that he will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Cincinnati. The induction will take place the weekend of June 24-26, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Pete Rose lawyer says no Donald Trump endorsement from ex-player

A lawyer for former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose clarified late Monday that Mr. Rose didn't actually endorse GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump this week -- and doesn't plan on endorsing any candidate in the 2016 presidential race.

March 14, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, poses for photographs during a campaign stop on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ted Cruz: ‘Protesters have no right to engage in violence’

In response to recent unrest at GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's events, Sen. Ted Cruz said Monday that protesters have no right to threaten or engage in violence, but that responsibility does start at the top in every campaign.

March 14, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks during a town hall meeting at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Strongsville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

John Kasich laughs off Pete Rose’s apparent support for Donald Trump

Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday laughed off the apparent support GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has gotten from former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose ahead of the Ohio primary Tuesday -- though Mr. Kasich said his wife believes Mr. Rose should be in the baseball Hall of Fame.

March 14, 2016
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (left) speaks to businessman Donald Trump during a commercial break during the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, S.C., on Feb. 13, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

John Kasich catches Donald Trump in Ohio: poll

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is tied with GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump in Ohio, according to a poll released Monday that showed Mr. Kasich close a 6-point deficit from earlier in the month.

March 14, 2016