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Donald Trump: James Comey either ‘very sick or very dumb’ for not acknowledging classified leak

President Trump said Friday that former FBI Director James B. Comey is either "very sick or very dumb" for not admitting to leaking classified information.

April 27, 2018

North and South Korea sign agreement to end Korean War

North and South Korea signed an agreement Friday saying they would end the Korean War, a discussion that occurred during historic denuclearization talks on the peninsula.

April 27, 2018

Diamond and Silk: Trump campaign money a ‘reimbursement’ for travel expenses

Personalities Diamond and Silk denied being paid by the Trump campaign on Thursday calling reports of a payment "fake news."

April 26, 2018

Hearing on conservative censorship becomes heated, Democrats call it a ‘hoax’

The House Judiciary Committee hearing on censorship became heated on Thursday when social media personalities were questioned about their monetized efforts on Facebook.

April 26, 2018

John Cornyn vows to pass Gina Haspel through as CIA director

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn said Thursday the Senate will confirm Gina Haspel as director of the Central Intelligence Agency despite controversy surrounding her involvement with enhanced interrogation techniques.

April 26, 2018

Jeff Flake: Republican Party has become an ‘apologist’ for Donald Trump

Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday that the Republican Party has become an "apologist" for President Trump.

April 26, 2018

Donald Trump: I will not be involved with the Department of Justice until ‘witch hunt’ is over

President Trump said Thursday that until the "witch hunt" at the Department of Justice is over, he will not have anything to do with the agency.

April 26, 2018

Jim Jordan: James Comey probably leaked information ‘lots of times’ while at the FBI

Rep. Jim Jordan said Thursday that he suspects former FBI Director James B. Comey leaked information to the press several times in his tenure at the agency.

April 26, 2018

Sherrod Brown: Veterans have not been the priority in nomination for new VA secretary

Sen. Sherrod Brown said Thursday that veterans have not been the priority in the nomination for a new Veterans Affairs secretary.

April 26, 2018

Ronny Jackson likely to withdraw nomination: Report

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, is likely to call it quits, Axios reported Thursday.

April 26, 2018

Setti Warren drops out of Massachusetts gubernatorial race

Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren announced the end of his gubernatorial bid to unseat incumbent Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, the Boston Globe reported Thursday.

April 26, 2018

Kanye West, Donald Trump exchange friendly tweets, floating presidential run

Kanye West exchanged tweets with President Trump on Wednesday after the rapper came out in support of the president on Twitter.

April 25, 2018

Jim Inhofe ‘concerned’ about Scott Pruitt, still supports him

Sen. Jim Inhofe said Wednesday that the accusations against Environmental Protections Administrator Scott Pruitt were "totally out of character" but that Mr. Pruitt still has his support.

April 25, 2018

George H.W. Bush tweets his thanks to Houston for his wife’s funeral

Former President George H.W. Bush thanked the City of Houston on Wednesday for their accommodation.

April 25, 2018

Rand Paul: Mike Pompeo agrees regime change doesn’t work

Sen. Rand Paul said Wednesday that his conversation with Mike Pompeo about Middle Eastern policy helped change his position and support Mr. Pompeo's nomination as secretary of state.

April 25, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Donald Trump still thinks Iran agreement is a bad deal

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that President Trump has not changed his opinion on the Iran nuclear deal, but added that she would not get ahead of the expected announcement on the fate of the agreement slated for next month.

April 25, 2018

Mike Pence to attend rally for Scott Walker in Wisconsin

Vice President Mike Pence is set to attend a rally for Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin on Wednesday and tout the tax reform plan.

April 25, 2018

Sierra Club launches television ad calling on Donald Trump to fire Scott Pruitt

The Sierra Club launched a new television ad on Wednesday calling on President Trump to fire Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

April 25, 2018

Mo Brooks: ‘Mixed emotions’ at first Republican congressional baseball practice

Rep. Mo Brooks said Wednesday that Republicans had "mixed emotions" during their first baseball practice in preparation for the annual Congressional Baseball Game in June.

April 25, 2018

Chris Coons: Confirmation process for Ronny Jackson should proceed

Sen. Chris Coons said Wednesday that the confirmation process for President Trump's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs ought to proceed.

April 25, 2018