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Jim Himes says James Clapper’s comments on Donald Trump ‘absolutely stunning’

Rep. Jim Himes said Wednesday that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper's comments on the Russia investigation were "absolutely stunning."

June 7, 2017

David Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Wednesday that improving health care for veterans is a "top priority" for the Trump administration.

June 7, 2017

Donald Trump’s sons deny discussing James Comey, Russia in meeting with FBI agents

President Trump's two sons both denied discussing the FBI investigation in a meeting with agents the day before their father fired Former FBI Director James B. Comey.

June 6, 2017

Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia trip ‘already paying off’

President Trump tweeted that his visit to Saudi Arabia last month was "already paying off" in the fight against terrorism.

June 6, 2017

Tom Cotton says he hasn’t seen evidence of Comey memos

Sen. Tom Cotton said Tuesday that he has not seen any evidence of memos from former FBI Director James Comey ahead of his hearing this week.

June 6, 2017

Rand Paul says there must be a ‘paper trail’ with unmasking

Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that he believes there is a paper trail regarding the unmasking of American citizens in the intelligence community.

June 6, 2017

Joe Manchin blames Mitch McConnell for Donald Trump’s delayed staffing confirmations

Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is to blame for delayed confirmations of Trump administration picks.

June 6, 2017

Sadiq Khan, London mayor, says U.K. should cancel Donald Trump’s visit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the United Kingdom should cancel President Trump's invitation for a state visit after Mr. Trump deemed the mayor's public comments following the London Bridge terror attack "pathetic."

June 6, 2017

Scott Pruitt: Trump administration believes global warming is real

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said Tuesday that President Trump believes the planet is warming.

June 6, 2017

Donald Trump highlights upcoming meeting with Republican leaders in tweet

President Donald Trump tweeted a preview of his agenda Tuesday, highlighting his meeting with Republican leaders.

June 6, 2017

Nancy Pelosi says to ‘calm down’ over calls for Donald Trump’s impeachment

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Monday that the country needs to "calm down" over calls for the impeachment of President Trump.

June 5, 2017

Scott Taylor argues Trump’s call for increased travel restrictions not a ‘Muslim ban’

GOP Rep. Scott Taylor argued against the idea that President Trump's travel restriction was a Muslim ban.

June 5, 2017

Ben Cardin calls Donald Trump’s tweet on London mayor ‘bizarre’

Sen. Ben Cardin said Monday that President Trump's response to London Mayor Sadiq Khan was "bizarre."

June 5, 2017

John Barrasso: Russia hearings could reveal Obama administration actions as well

Sen. John Barrasso said Monday that the Senate and House hearings on Russia could reveal actions taken by the Obama administration on the issue as well.

June 5, 2017

Jason Chaffetz says he’s spoken with James Comey, encouraged him to testify before the House

Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Monday that he's spoken with former FBI Director James B. Comey since the firing and encouraged him to testify before the House Oversight Committee.

June 5, 2017

Kellyanne Conway says attacks like London ‘cannot be the new normal’

Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway said Monday that terror attacks like those in London "cannot be the new normal."

June 5, 2017

Dan Kildee, Michigan Dem: Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan needs to be ‘big enough’ to support

Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan said Monday that President Trump's infrastructure plan would need to be big enough to make a difference in order to get support from Democrats like him.

June 5, 2017

Donald Trump slams own Justice Department over travel ban

President Trump knocked his own Justice Department in a series of tweets Monday for failing to uphold the original travel ban.

June 5, 2017

Kathy Griffin claims Donald Trump’s family targeting her personally over the beheading image

Comedian Kathy Griffin said Friday that President Trump is trying to personally target her and her career.

June 2, 2017

Vladimir Putin denies U.S. election interference in heated exchange

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday adamantly denied having any involvement in the U.S. election.

June 2, 2017