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Mike Pence: The White House could’ve handled Rob Porter situation better

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that the White House could've handled the situation with a former White House aide accused of domestic violence.

February 14, 2018

Trump emphasizes commitment to domestic projects during infrastructure meeting

President Trump hosted an infrastructure meeting Wednesday at the White House emphasizing a recommitment to spending on domestic projects.

February 14, 2018

Ted Lieu introduces bill with other House Democrats to oversee clearance process

Rep. Ted Lieu introduced a bill Wednesday that would allow Congress to oversee the security clearance process at the White House after revelations former aide Rob Porter remained on a temporary status for over a year.

February 14, 2018

Trey Gowdy launches investigation into hiring of Rob Porter

Rep. Trey Gowdy said Wednesday the House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into former White House staff secretary Rob Porter amid allegations of domestic violence.

February 14, 2018

Kevin Nicholson, GOP candidate, not in contact with parents who donated to political opponent

Kevin Nicholson, the Wisconsin Senate candidate whose parents donated to his opponent, said Wednesday they chose not to have contact with him due to their political differences.

February 14, 2018

James Lankford: White House, DHS already addressing possible cyber attacks in the midterms

Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that the White House and other federal agencies have already been helping states prepare for possible cyberattacks in the upcoming midterm elections.

February 14, 2018

Jim Jordan calls on FBI to release warrant application, court transcript

Rep. Jim Jordan said Wednesday that FBI Director Christopher A. Wray should release the actual warrant application submitted in order to conduct surveillance on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page.

February 14, 2018

Angus King urges Donald Trump to separate election victory from Russia meddling to address the issue

Sen. Angus King said Wednesday that President Trump can separate his election victory from the issue of Russian meddling in order to defend against future attacks.

February 14, 2018

Cory Booker promises not to take money from corporate political action committees

Sen. Cory Booker pledged Tuesday not to take any more money from corporate political action committees.

February 14, 2018

Chuck Grassley concerned about social media sites being targeted again by Russia in 2018

Sen. Charles E. Grassley said Tuesday that he had hoped the federal government would have passed some regulations on social media prior to the 2018 midterm election.

February 13, 2018

Barack Obama’s D.C. office: White powdery substance found: Report

A white powdery substance was found Tuesday in former President Barack Obama's D.C. office, Fox 5 reported.

February 13, 2018

Susan B. Anthony List endorses Marsha Blackburn for Senate

The Susan B. Anthony List endorsed Rep. Marsha Blackburn for Senate on Tuesday.

February 13, 2018

Michael Cohen book proposal said to include details on Stormy Daniels: Report

President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen is shopping around a book about his time representing Mr. Trump, reported the Daily Beast on Tuesday.

February 13, 2018

Paul Ryan: We’re never going to give up on entitlement reform

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Tuesday that House Republicans will never give up on tackling entitlement reform.

February 13, 2018

Raj Shah, White House spokesman: Trump’s budget delivers on campaign promises, reduces deficit

White House spokesman Raj Shah said Tuesday that the budget not only addresses several of President Trump's campaign promises, but it also has a major deficit reduction.

February 13, 2018

Omarosa Manigault-Newman: Pence should cause more worry than Trump

Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman said the public has more to fear from Vice President Mike Pence than from President Trump.

February 13, 2018

Richard Blumenthal: Democrats need to release their memo to refute Republican claims for the record

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Tuesday that Democrats must release their memo to refute parts of the Republican memo on alleged FISA abuses.

February 13, 2018

Sheriff Grady Judd calls Donald Trump ‘best ally,’ says Jeff Sessions doing ‘awesome job’

Sheriff Grady Judd of Florida said Tuesday that President Trump is law enforcement's "best ally."

February 13, 2018

John Delaney pushes his own infrastructure plan

Rep. John Delaney said Tuesday that he does not support the current infrastructure plan and would like Congress to take a look at his proposal to address the issue.

February 13, 2018

Donald Trump warns current debate on DACA ‘last chance’ to solve the issue

President Trump warned Tuesday that the current debate on DACA would be the final opportunity for Congress to solve the problem before the March 5 deadline.

February 13, 2018