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Donald Trump says bipartisan DACA agreement ‘a big step backwards’

President Trump said Friday that he was not pleased with the bipartisan DACA agreement calling it "a big step backwards."

January 12, 2018

Mike Rounds says he’s open to supporting bipartisan DACA deal

Sen. Mike Rounds said Thursday that he's open to supporting the tentative DACA deal a bipartisan group of senators have reportedly reached, but declined to offer any details about what's in the plan.

January 11, 2018

Brian Mast said Florida has long been in talks with Trump administration to prevent drilling

Rep. Brian Mast said Thursday the Florida lawmakers were in talks with the Trump administration about drilling restrictions well before the announcement last week.

January 11, 2018

Martha McSally says clean DACA bill ‘not happening’

Rep. Martha McSally that Democrats' continued push for a so-called "clean" DACA bill is a non-starter for House Republicans.

January 11, 2018

Ed Royce says the economy will help House Republicans will do well in the midterms

Rep. Ed Royce said Thursday that the economy will help House Republicans do well in the midterm elections.

January 11, 2018

Dianne Feinstein partially blames ‘bad cold’ for release of Glenn Simpson’s testimony

Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Thursday that a "bad cold" possibly attributed to her decision not to tell Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley about the release of Glenn Simpson's testimony earlier this week.

January 11, 2018

Rob Portman: More secure southern border would help prevent sex trafficking

Sen. Rob Portman said Thursday that the border wall President Trump promised would help stem the flow of sex trafficking into the U.S.

January 11, 2018

Kelli Ward, Ariz. Senate candidate, distances herself from Steve Bannon

Republican Senate candidate Kelli Ward distanced herself from former White House strategist Steve Bannon Thursday after touting his endorsement early in her candidacy.

January 11, 2018

Roy Cooper, N.C. gov.: ‘Ridiculous’ Florida is exempt from possible new drilling sites

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday that it's "ridiculous" to exempt Florida from the new coastal drilling possibilities but not other states that also rely on beach tourism.

January 11, 2018

Trump administration to allow states to implement work requirements with Medicaid

The Trump administration made the move Thursday to allow states to implement work requirements on Medicaid.

January 11, 2018

Donald Trump calls Russia investigation a ‘mess’

President Trump on Thursday called the investigation into his campaign's alleged collusion with Russia a "mess."

January 11, 2018

Steve Scalise ‘resting comfortably’ after surgery

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is "resting comfortably" Thursday after undergoing a planned procedure as part of his recovery from a gunshot wound last summer.

January 11, 2018

Darrell Issa will not seek re-election

Rep. Darrell Issa announced Wednesday he'll retire from Congress at the end of this term, adding yet another senior Republican to the list of those calling it quits.

January 10, 2018

Donald Trump slams ‘Sneaky Dianne Feinstein’ for releasing Glenn Simpson testimony

President Trump slammed Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday after she released testimony from the research firm behind the dossier that alleged to show evidence of collusion between his campaign and Russia.

January 10, 2018

Kirstjen Nielsen says the border wall is more than just a physical barrier

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Wednesday that the border wall President Trump promised is more than just a physical barrier.

January 10, 2018

Michael McCaul to introduce an immigration bill to start debate

Rep. Michael McCaul said Wednesday that he's introducing a bill to begin negotiations towards an immigration bill.

January 10, 2018

Elizabeth Warren says she’s open to working on ‘clean Dream Act’ with Donald Trump

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Wednesday that she's open to working with President Trump on a "clean Dream Act."

January 10, 2018

John Kennedy: Immigration reform should be comprehensive not ‘piecemeal’

Sen. John N. Kennedy said Wednesday that immigration reform needs to be comprehensive rather than addressing it based on separate issues.

January 10, 2018

David Perdue says DACA, budget will be addressed separately

Sen. David Perdue said Wednesday that DACA will not be tied to the budget deal, but is a top priority for lawmakers.

January 10, 2018

Chris Murphy: Dianne Feinstein did the right thing in releasing Simpson transcript

Sen. Chris Murphy said Wednesday that Sen. Dianne Feinstein made the right decision to release testimony of Glenn Simpson, head of the research firm behind the dossier, but said such partisan acts emphasize the need for the special counsel's case.

January 10, 2018