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Three-way split among Republican candidates in Oklahoma gubernatorial race: Poll

A new survey in the Oklahoma governor's race finds a near three-way split between the top Republican contenders.

April 25, 2018

Millennials blame baby boomers for making things worse: Poll

Millennials blame baby boomers for making things worse for their generation, according to a new poll out Wednesday.

April 25, 2018

Allegations of ‘unprofessional behaviors’ could sink Ronny Jackson, Trump’s VA nominee

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on Tuesday ordered the White House to turn over potentially embarrassing information on presidential doctor Ronny Jackson, a Navy rear admiral whose nomination to be the next VA secretary is stumbling.

April 24, 2018

Bill Haslam: Republican gubernatorial candidates need to keep ‘eyes wide open’ heading into the fall

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said Tuesday that he's urging Republican gubernatorial candidates to be vigilant heading into the fall elections.

April 24, 2018

Rob Portman confident Mike Pompeo committed to diplomacy over force

Sen. Rob Portman said Tuesday that he has confidence in Mike Pompeo's promise to use diplomacy over military action should he be confirmed as secretary of state.

April 24, 2018

Johnny Isakson: Ronny Jackson should have the chance to respond to allegations

Sen. Johnny Isakson said Tuesday that Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's Veterans Affairs secretary nominee, should have the opportunity to respond to any allegations that could jeopardize his confirmation to the post.

April 24, 2018

Cory Gardner: Mike Pompeo nomination shouldn’t be about Donald Trump

Sen. Cory Gardner said Tuesday that the vetting of Mike Pompeo as secretary of state shouldn't be a referendum on President Trump's foreign policy positions.

April 24, 2018

Rand Paul: U.S. should not be responsible to ‘keep the peace’ across the world

Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the U.S. should not become overly involved in the Syria conflict and should leave that task to neighboring countries.

April 24, 2018

John Kennedy: Emmanuel Macron should receive more media attention for standing with U.S. in Syria

Sen. John N. Kennedy said Tuesday that he would've had a more expanded guest list for the state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron.

April 24, 2018

Kevin Brady: Tax plan gives opportunity for 3 percent GDP

Rep. Kevin Brady said Tuesday there is potential for major economic growth if lawmakers use the tax reform bill to their advantage.

April 24, 2018

Chris Coons primarily opposes Mike Pompeo over Donald Trump’s foreign policy record

Sen. Chris Coons said Tuesday that he primarily opposed Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state due to President Trump's foreign policy record, although he did say he questioned Mr. Pompeo's values.

April 24, 2018

Tom Coburn endorses Mike Braun in Indiana Senate race

Former Sen. Tom Coburn endorsed Republican candidate Mike Braun on Monday in the Indiana Senate race.

April 23, 2018

Joe Manchin to vote in favor of Mike Pompeo for secretary of state

Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that he will vote for Mike Pompeo's confirmation as secretary of state, making him the second Democrat to publicly say they're in favor of Mr. Pompeo.

April 23, 2018

Trump: DHS instructed to halt ‘caravans’ into the U.S., may make border agreement part of NAFTA

President Trump said Monday that he has instructed the Department of Homeland Security not to allow the reported caravans of people traveling through Mexico to be admitted to the U.S.

April 23, 2018

Donald Trump calls out Democrats for obstructing appointment process, including Mike Pompeo

President Trump criticized Democrats Monday after many of them said they will not support Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state.

April 23, 2018

Linda McMahon: Tax cuts providing optimism to small businesses

Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon said Monday that the tax cuts are providing optimism throughout the country.

April 23, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Dems could damage North Korea talks by refusing to back Mike Pompeo

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Democrats' refusal to support Mike Pompeo's nomination for secretary of state could damage ongoing negotiations with North Korea.

April 23, 2018

Prince William and wife Kate welcome a son, their third child

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy, her third child with Prince William, on Monday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kensington Palace announced.

April 23, 2018

Marc Short: Democrats are being pressured to vote against Mike Pompeo

White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short said Monday that Democrats are being pressured by liberal groups to vote against Mike Pompeo's confirmation for secretary of state.

April 23, 2018

Todd Young: Opposition to Mike Pompeo as secretary of state is political

Sen. Todd Young said Monday that most of the opposition to Mike Pompeo as secretary of state is political.

April 23, 2018