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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Rep. William Lacy Clay, a Democrat whose district includes Ferguson, Missouri, says the federal government needs to provide training with weapons. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Clay welcomes White House review of military equipment transfers

A Missouri congressman is commending the White House for announcing a review of federal transfers of military equipment to local law enforcement outfits throughout the country — an issue that has received renewed attention in the wake of recent events in his state.

August 24, 2014
Sen. Lindsey Graham says the Chris Christie scandal is a reflection on the New Jersey governor even though some of his aides were at the center of it. "It seems to me that this whole bridge thing reinforces a narrative that's troublesome about the guy. He's kind of a bully," the South Carolina Republican says. (Associated Press)

Graham: Islamic State has capability to hit homeland

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday the United States should treat the Islamic State terrorist group as a direct threat to the homeland, as the White House considers launching air strikes in Syria against militants of the group.

August 24, 2014
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, right, his daughter, Cailin Young, left, and her husband, Chris Young, rear, arrive at the federal courthouse Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Richmond, Va., for McDonnell's corruption trial. The former governor and his wife are charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's dietary supplements. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)

Bob McDonnell: Nothing inappropriate about loans from businessman

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said there was nothing inappropriate about loans businessman Jonnie R. Williams Sr. gave to a real estate company run by Mr. McDonnell and his sister in 2012 and that he did not disclose the loans because they were corporate liabilities and not personal ones.

August 22, 2014
Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, walks with his daughter Cailin Young as he leaves the federal courthouse Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wrote a long, forlorn email to his wife three years ago trying to save his marriage, calling her his "soulmate," yet he also said he grew so weary of her yelling that he began taking refuge in his office late at night rather than go home. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown).

McDonnell claims ignorance of ‘angry’ estranged wife’s dealings

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Thursday that his marriage devolved to the point he was at a loss as to how to handle the "fiery anger and hate" from the first lady and that he was in the dark until after the fact on many of the dealings between her and a wealthy businessman.

August 21, 2014
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at federal court with his attorney, Henry Asbill (left). After more than three weeks of his trial, Mr. McDonnell took the stand in his own defense Wednesday against charges that he and his wife, Maureen, traded more than $165,000 in gifts and loans for undue access. (Associated Press)

McDonnell testifies Williams received no special favors

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Wednesday his administration did little to help a wealthy businessman who plied his family with gifts and loans other than offer the routine access afforded to any state resident — the cornerstone of his defense against federal corruption charges.

August 20, 2014
** FILE ** In this Aug. 5, 2014, file photo, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomes leaders to the U.S.-Africa Business Forum during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

NRA launches ad campaign against Michael Bloomberg

The National Rifle Association this week is launching an ad campaign targeting former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has pledged to spend up to $50 million to boost candidates who back gun control initiatives this year.

August 20, 2014
Protesters march on Tuesday for 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was killed by police Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri. Ferguson's leaders urged residents Tuesday to stay home after dark to "allow peace to settle in" and pledged several actions to reconnect with the predominantly black community in the St. Louis suburb. (Associated Press)

Eric Holder promises fair, thorough investigation of Ferguson shooting

Tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, simmered Tuesday ahead of a scheduled visit from U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and as prosecutors prepared to present evidence to a grand jury in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.

August 19, 2014
President Barack Obama speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room in the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Taking a two-day break from summer vacation, Obama met with top advisers at the White House to review developments in Iraq and in racially charged Ferguson, Mo., two trouble spots where Obama has ordered his administration to intervene. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obamacare fading as top GOP ad issue in key Senate races: report

Republicans in competitive Senate races across the country are backing off their reliance on Obamacare as their top weapon against Democrats on the airwaves, with a leading GOP pollster saying the health care overhaul isn't going to be the most important issue for the fall midterms.

August 19, 2014
FILE - This June 29, 2014 file photo shows Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes speaking in Louisville, Ky. Grimes has released her first attack ad, mischaracterizing Sen. Mitch McConnell’s voting record on overhauling Medicare. In the ad, a retired coal miner asks how he and his wife are supposed to afford the extra $6,000 in Medicare costs that McConnell voted for. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

McConnell camp hits Grimes over campaign bus costs

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign is hitting Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes for renting a bus acquired by her father's company for less than what other like services would charge — a discrepancy legal experts say could be considered an illegal in-kind contribution.

August 19, 2014
This Dec. 31, 2013, file photo shows the U.S. Capitol in early morning light in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Senate Dems’ campaign arm raises $7.7 million in July: report

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is maintaining its fundraising advantage over its Republican counterpart, raising $7.7 million in July and finishing with $32 million on hand for the fall general election push, The Associated Press reported.

August 19, 2014
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri Democrat. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver: Obama doesn’t need to come to Ferguson

In announcing that Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. would travel to Ferguson, Missouri, on Wednesday, President Obama on Monday gave no indication that he personally would be visiting the town in the immediate future — and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is fine with that.

August 19, 2014
President Barack Obama speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Taking a two-day break from summer vacation, President Barack Obama met with top advisers at the White House Monday to review developments in Iraq and in racially charged Ferguson, Mo., two trouble spots where Obama has ordered his administration to intervene. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obama appeals for calm from protesters, law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri

Attempting to quell the ongoing turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri, President Obama called Monday for protesters and law enforcement to find a peaceful way forward after demonstrations over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager that have been marred with images of violence and military-style force in the streets.

August 18, 2014