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Marco Rubio says Florida shooting shows ‘arrogance’ and ‘boasting’ most celebrated in debate

Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday slammed the divisive debate in the wake of the shooting a Florida high school, as students were returning to classes for the first time.

February 28, 2018

Donald Trump slams ‘disgraceful’ Jeff Sessions over investigation of FISA warrants

President Trump slammed his attorney general again on Wednesday calling his lack of action "disgraceful."

February 28, 2018

Thomas Homan, acting ICE chief: Oakland mayor left criminals on the streets, endangered officers

Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan said Wednesday that the Oakland mayor's public warning about an upcoming raid left hundreds of criminals on the street and endangered law enforcement.

February 28, 2018

Andrew Pollack, father of Florida shooting victim, supports arming teachers, believes Trump will act

The father of one of those killed in the Florida high school shooting said Wednesday that President Trump will take action on the issue of school safety and gun violence.

February 28, 2018

Tim Kaine signs on to assault weapons ban

Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he's signed on to the ban on assault weapons, but it has yet to gain wide support in the Senate.

February 28, 2018

Donald Trump: California border wall will not happen until entire project approved

President Trump said Wednesday that he will not begin construction on any part of the wall until the entire project is approved.

February 28, 2018

Casey Cagle not worried about Delta moving headquarters after threat to tax benefits

Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle said Wednesday that he's not worried about Delta leaving Georgia after threatening to withdraw tax breaks due to their stand on the National Rifle Association.

February 28, 2018

Students return to Stoneman Douglas school to resume classes for the first time since the shooting

Two of the survivors of the Florida high school shooting said Wednesday that returning to school will be challenging, but being reunited with their classmates will help them heal.

February 28, 2018

Levi Sanders emphasizes he’s running on his own views in New Hampshire race

Levi Sanders, son of Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, said Tuesday that he has some similar views to his father, but emphasized that he is running on his own.

February 27, 2018

Trump endorses Texas Republicans as early primary voting gets underway

President Trump tweeted an endorsement for the Texas candidates who face the earliest primaries on the election calendar.

February 27, 2018

Nikolas Cruz’s former neighbor in Florida ‘begged’ police to act prior to mass shooting

A former neighbor of Nikolas Cruz, the suspected shooter who killed 17 people in a Florida school, said she "begged" police to act regarding his disturbing behavior and threatening social media posts, CNN reported Tuesday.

February 27, 2018

Sen. John Kennedy: There’s no need for more gun control, but rather ‘idiot control’

Sen. John N. Kennedy said Tuesday that there is no need for more gun control, but rather "idiot control," after a mass shooting in Florida left 17 people dead.

February 27, 2018

John Hickenlooper: Gun debate shows urban-rural divide on the issue

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado said Tuesday the gun debate shows the urban-rural divide on the issue and goes beyond Congress and the National Rifle Association.

February 27, 2018

Eric Swalwell: FISA court judge likely knew political bias in dossier, granted warrant anyway

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Tuesday that the judge who granted the FISA warrant on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page likely knew some of the information to substantiate the warrant was politically funded but granted the warrant anyway.

February 27, 2018

Carter Page: U.S. government interfered more than Russia in 2016 presidential campaign

Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page said Tuesday he believes the U.S. government interfered more in the 2016 election than the Russians.

February 27, 2018

Steve Scalise meets with survivors of Florida shooting, discusses shared experiences

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise said Tuesday that he and the survivors of the Florida high school shooting discussed their experiences as victims of gun violence more so than policy.

February 27, 2018

Donald Trump: Russian collusion is a ‘witch hunt’

President Trump tweeted out several guest segments from various Fox News shows on Tuesday, denying claims his campaign colluded with the Russians.

February 27, 2018

Brian Mast: There needs to be a balance between the Second Amendment and public safety

Rep. Brian Mast said Tuesday that there needs to be a balance between home defense and what type of guns that are legal to sell.

February 27, 2018

Majority of Americans say Donald Trump is not taking Russian meddling seriously: Poll

A majority of Americans say President Trump is not taking the Russia meddling efforts seriously enough, according to a CNN poll out Tuesday.

February 27, 2018

Jim Himes unsure whether Hope Hicks will use broad executive privilege in testimony Tuesday

Rep. Jim Himes said Tuesday he'd like to see Hope Hicks' testimony lead to a substantive conversation about what happened during the presidential campaign and transition relating to Russia.

February 27, 2018