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Tim Pawlenty posts video touting crackdown on benefits for illegal immigrants

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty put up a new campaign video on Wednesday pledging to crack down on government benefits for those who do not qualify.

April 18, 2018

Impeachment to be key issue in midterm races: Poll

A new Marist poll out Wednesday shows that the question of impeachment could place a key role in how people vote in the midterm elections.

April 18, 2018

Richard Blumenthal: Judiciary Committee pushing bill to protect Robert Mueller

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Wednesday the Senate is working on a bill to prevent President Trump from firing special counsel Robert Mueller.

April 18, 2018

James Comey says he’s not a Republican anymore

Former FBI Director James B. Comey said Wednesday that he no longer considers himself a Republican.

April 18, 2018

George W. Bush says his mother Barbara Bush did not fear death; he also talks on trade, Russia

Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush, did not fear death and was "strong" until her death late Tuesday.

April 18, 2018

Patrick Kennedy profiting from government opioid funding: Report

Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy has made major profits off of the federal government's response to the opioid crisis, Politico reported Wednesday.

April 18, 2018

Senators push for information on cellphone surveillance around Washington: Report

Four senators pushed for additional information from the Department of Homeland Security regarding cellphone surveillance around Washington, Reuters reported Wednesday.

April 18, 2018

Donald Trump confirms Mike Pompeo met with North Korea

President Trump confirmed Wednesday that CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.

April 18, 2018

Donald Trump says there’s a ‘revolution’ going on in California

President Trump said Wednesday that California is going through a "revolution" regarding its sanctuary city policy.

April 18, 2018

Donald Trump calls Stormy Daniels’ sketch a ‘con job’

President Trump said Wednesday that porn actress Stormy Daniels' sketch of a man she said threatened her was a "con job."

April 18, 2018

Americans have increasingly unfavorable view of Robert Mueller: Poll

A new poll out Tuesday shows attitudes towards special counsel Robert Mueller changing in a negative direction.

April 17, 2018

Cory Gardner: State Department needs to consider adding Russia as a state sponsor of terror

Sen. Cory Gardner said Tuesday that the State Department needs to determine whether Russia should be considered a state sponsor of terrorism.

April 17, 2018

Paul Ryan: Retirement unrelated to Trump; Kevin McCarthy likely successor

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that his decision to retire doesn't have to do with President Trump.

April 17, 2018

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer: ‘All the air was sucked out of the room’ after Sean Hannity reveal

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels, said Tuesday that the revelation that Fox News host Sean Hannity was a client of Michael Cohen took the air out of the room.

April 17, 2018

Charlie Dent to leave prior to the end of term

Rep. Charlie Dent announced Tuesday that he will leave his seat prior to the end of his term.

April 17, 2018

Trump fundraising committee uses Comey interview to gain support

A pro-Trump joint committee on Tuesday used the release of former FBI Director James Comey's book as an opportunity for a fundraising tactic.

April 17, 2018

Club for Growth endorses Michael Cloud in Texas race to replace Rep. Blake Farenthold

The conservative group Club for Growth announced its endorsement for Michael Cloud on Tuesday in the race to replace current Rep. Blake Farenthold in Texas.

April 17, 2018

Angus King still unsure whether he’ll support Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

Sen. Angus King said Tuesday he's still on the fence about voting for current CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state.

April 17, 2018

Jim Jordan: Republicans need to focus on agenda, not speaker race

Rep. Jim Jordan said Tuesday that Republicans should be focused on their agenda and not the House speaker race.

April 17, 2018

Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Tax bill will help Republicans in tough midterm races

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said Tuesday that Republicans are confident the tax bill will help them in the midterm races, but said her party isn't taking anything for granted.

April 17, 2018