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Eric Swalwell: There are better ways to spend military money than a parade

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Wednesday that he's not necessarily against the idea of a military parade that President Trump has suggested, but he said the money could be put to better uses.

February 7, 2018

Devin Nunes: Investigation moving from FISA abuses to State Department

Rep. Devin Nunes said Wednesday that his investigation is moving from FISA abuses to problems within the State Department.

February 7, 2018

Marc Short: Stock market volatility to be expected, but fundamentals of economy remain strong

White House Legislative Director Marc Short said Wednesday that the volatility in the stock market is likely a correction from the historic highs of the past year, but added the "fundamentals" of the economy are strong.

February 7, 2018

Steny Hoyer says he doesn’t see a shutdown happening, but no progress made on DACA

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said Wednesday that even though he doesn't see a government shutdown happening, lawmakers have not made much progress on either a budget agreement or immigration plan.

February 7, 2018

Sheldon Whitehouse: Russia should be punished, but communication remain open

Sen. Sheldon Whitehuse said Wednesday that even though Russia should be punished for their actions in the 2016 elections he agrees the two countries need to try and work together.

February 7, 2018

Louie Gohmert: FBI agents who presented FISA warrant should be jailed

Rep. Louie Gohmert said Wednesday that the FBI agents who presented the information to obtain a FISA warrant on certain Trump campaign aides should be in jail.

February 7, 2018

Joe Biden says he would advise Donald Trump not to sit down with special counsel

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said that he would not advise President Trump to sit down with the special counsel because of his "difficulty with precision," CNN reported Wednesday.

February 7, 2018

Jeff Flake: Trump doesn’t understand the meaning of treason

An offhand trolling comment by President Trump about Democratic behavior during the State of the Union address prompted tirades Tuesday from Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans -- and led the White House to say it didn't care.

February 6, 2018

Denny Heck: Donald Trump refusing to meet with special counsel will lead to ‘constitutional crisis’

Rep. Denny Heck said Tuesday that if President Trump refuses to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller, it will led to a "constitutional crisis."

February 6, 2018

Tim Pawlenty leaves lobbying job, exploring bid for governor

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday that he has left a lobbying job in Washington, but has not made any decisions about revisiting a run for governor.

February 6, 2018

Mark Meadows: Freedom Caucus open to citizenship for DACA recipients if other issues addressed

Rep. Mark Meadows said Tuesday that members of the conservative Freedom Caucus would likely back a pathway for citizenship for DACA recipients if border security and chain migration are addressed.

February 6, 2018

John Ratcliffe: Democratic memo reveals more sources and methods

Rep. John Ratcliffe said Tuesday that the Democratic memo has more information on sources and methods than the Republican memo and should be changed prior to its release.

February 6, 2018

Hakeem Jeffries to Trump: ‘How dare you lecture us about treason?’

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries railed against President Trump on Tuesday after the president accused Democrats of treasonous behavior for not clapping during his State of the Union speech.

February 6, 2018

Amy Klobuchar: Trump refusing to meet with special counsel could move case to Supreme Court

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Tuesday that if President Trump refuses to talk with special counsel Robert Mueller, the issue could go all the way to the Supreme Court.

February 6, 2018

Rick Crawford says he’s glad both memos will be released

Rep. Rick Crawford said Tuesday that he wants both memos out, so the American people can compare and contrast.

February 6, 2018

Marco Rubio: Immigration proposals just a starting point

Sen. Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the plans being offered on immigration are just starting points and not necessarily an indicator of what a final product will look like.

February 6, 2018

Eric Swalwell: Democratic memo ‘bolsters credibility’ of the FBI

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Tuesday the Democratic memo "bolsters credibility" for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and justice system.

February 6, 2018

Chris Collins: Republicans likely to release follow up memo to Democratic rebuttal

Rep. Chris Collins said Tuesday that Republicans will probably release another memo in response to the Democratic memo if President Trump approves its release.

February 6, 2018

Adam Schiff: FISA court knew of political bias, never saw ‘salacious’ part of dossier

Rep. Adam Schiff said Tuesday that the FISA court never saw the more salacious aspects of the dossier.

February 6, 2018

Jim Himes: Democratic memo will likely be released but damage to institutions already done

Rep. Jim Himes said Tuesday he believes the Democratic memo will be released, but said he doesn't think the White House will be as supportive of the release as they were with the Republican memo.

February 6, 2018