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Todd Rokita: Trump budget unbalanced, but addresses mandatory spending

Rep. Todd Rokita acknowledged Monday that President Trump's budget request isn't balanced, but said it addresses the biggest drivers of debt for a long-term improvement.

February 12, 2018

Adam Kinzinger not surprised by Freedom Caucus reaction to spending bill

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Monday he's not surprised by the actions of some in the conservative caucus regarding the recent spending bill, but is concerned the Republican Party is moving away from fiscal responsibility.

February 12, 2018

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama portraits unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their portraits Monday at the National Portrait Gallery in a rare public appearance in Washington.

February 12, 2018

Marc Short: Infrastructure plan gives some power back to the states

White House Legislative Director Marc Short said Monday that the infrastructure plan gives some power back to the states to use the money as they need.

February 12, 2018

Mo Brooks backs Paul Ryan, despite budget deal, unless a better alternative comes along

Rep. Mo Brooks said Monday that he will continue to support House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, despite the latest budget deal, unless a better alternative comes along.

February 12, 2018

Carlos Curbelo: White House needs to answer more questions on domestic abuse claim of former aide

Rep. Carlos Curbelo said Monday that President Trump's remarks about a former aide's alleged domestic abuse claims should have included more acknowledgement of the women's suffering, and more answers about why the aide was employed at the White House for so long.

February 12, 2018

Jim Himes: Democrats will not go around Donald Trump to release memo

Congressional Democrats won't bypass President Trump and will abide by the process as they try to release their classified memo dealing with the FBI and potential political snooping, a member of the House intelligence committee said Monday.

February 12, 2018

Donald Trump: Big week for infrastructure with new plan unveiled

President Trump declared Monday that the long-awaited infrastructure week finally arrived.

February 12, 2018

Hogan Gidley: White House decision not to release Dems’ memo for safety, not politics

White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Monday the Democratic memo needs major changes before President Trump can consider releasing it.

February 12, 2018

Ruth Bader Ginsberg: Sexism played ‘prominent’ role in Hillary Clinton loss

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg said Sunday that sexism played a "prominent" role in Hillary Clinton's presidential loss.

February 12, 2018

Steve Bannon predicts women’s anger will change politics more than the tea party movement

Steve Bannon said that women's anger will change the political power structure in the U.S., according to an interview with Bloomberg out Friday.

February 9, 2018

Francis Rooney: Interim security clearance process needs to be reviewed

Rep. Francis Rooney said Friday that allegations of domestic abuse against a former White House aide should cause concern for the security clearance process.

February 9, 2018

Matt Gaetz expects release of the Democratic memo, pushes for special counsel

Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that a classified Democratic memo on the Russia election-meddling probe will likely be released later in the day.

February 9, 2018

Rick Nolan to retire at end of term, opens up battleground district

Rep. Rick Nolan announced Friday that he plans to retire when his term ends later this year.

February 9, 2018

Mark Warner texted with lobbyist with Russia ties to get in touch with dossier author: Report

Sen. Mark Warner reportedly was in contact with a Russian oligarch last year in an attempt to contact the former British intelligence agent behind the Trump dossier, Fox News reported late Thursday.

February 9, 2018

Tim Ryan on Pelosi leadership: I’m ‘on the team’

Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he's "on the team" of the Democratic House leadership despite challenging House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi last year.

February 9, 2018

Brendan Boyle: New spending bill, tax cuts setting up for economic disaster

Rep. Brendan Boyle said Friday the tax cuts, combined with the new spending bill, are setting up the U.S. for economic disaster.

February 9, 2018

Mike Pence: U.S. prepared to take ‘what action is necessary’ to defend against North Korea

Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. and its allies have agreed to halt military exercises in and around South Korea, but he said they remain ready to use all options if North Korea makes any threats, according to an NBC News interview that aired Friday.

February 9, 2018

Rob Porter’s second ex-wife says John Kelly likely didn’t know the extent of the abuse

The second ex-wife of former White House aide Rob Porter said Thursday that she does not believe White House Chief of Staff John Kelly knew about the extent of the abuse when the allegations initially were made.

February 9, 2018

White House responds to Omarosa: ‘This was the fourth time we let her go’

President Trump wasn't taking seriously complaints by former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman that her experience was "so bad."

February 8, 2018