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Tim Kaine: Democrats tried to work on tax reform, but Republicans weren’t willing to compromise

Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that Democrats wanted to work with Republicans on tax reform, but they could not support a bill they see as only benefiting the top-income earners.

December 20, 2017

Sean Duffy: Tax reform process more transparent than Obamacare

Rep. Sean Duffy said Wednesday the tax bill has been more transparent than the health care bill.

December 20, 2017

Kevin McCarthy says partisanship at a high on Capitol Hill

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that partisan voting is at an all-time high on Capitol Hill.

December 20, 2017

Paul Ryan denies rumors of resignation, calls them ‘irresponsible speculation’

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan adamantly denied rumors Wednesday that he was considering stepping down in the near future.

December 20, 2017

Rosie O’Donnell offered $2 million in cash to senators willing to vote against tax reform

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell in a tweet late Tuesday offered millions in cash to senators who vote against the Republican tax plan.

December 20, 2017

Senate Intel seeks documents from Jill Stein’s campaign as part of Russia probe: Report

The Senate Intelligence Committee announced Monday they were looking into Jill Stein's 2016 presidential campaign for possible collusion.

December 19, 2017

Martin O’Malley: Republicans better at fundraising because policies benefit the wealthy

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday that Republicans are raising more money than Democrats because they're passing legislation that benefits wealthy people likely to donate to their party.

December 19, 2017

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Democrats visited the White House for a movie night, tax talk

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday that some Democrats visited with President Trump this week for a "relaxed time."

December 19, 2017

John Kennedy said critics of the tax plan likely don’t know what’s in it

Sen. John N. Kennedy said Tuesday that critics who argue the Republican tax plan is a benefit for the rich likely don't know what's in the bill anymore.

December 19, 2017

H.R. McMaster: U.S. will not tolerate a nuclear North Korea

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said Tuesday that the U.S. will not tolerate a nuclear North Korea.

December 19, 2017

Mike Rounds: Tax reform will grow the economy at a faster rate

Sen. Mike Rounds said Tuesday that part of the Republicans' goal in passing tax reform is to increase economic growth at a faster rate.

December 19, 2017

Mark Warner says investigating Donald Trump’s financials could remove ‘cloud’ of suspicion

Sen. Mark Warner said investigating President Trump's financial ties could actually help remove the "cloud" hanging over him.

December 19, 2017

RAF Mildenhall, used by U.S. Air Force, on lockdown after ‘significant incident’

Royal Air Force base Mildenhall, used by the U.S. Air Force, has been placed on lockdown Monday after a security incident, reports Sky News.

December 18, 2017

Ivanka Trump: Democratic leadership holding members back from supporting tax reform

Ivanka Trump said Monday that the Democratic leadership is holding members back from supporting tax reform.

December 18, 2017

La David Johnson’s family says the Pentagon has not provided details on his death

Sgt. La David Johnson's family said Monday the Pentagon has not told them any further developments about how he died or what happened in Niger back in October.

December 18, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci predicts big wins for Republicans if Donald Trump passes economic agenda

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci said Monday that President Trump will actually win more seats in the 2018 midterm if he communicates with the American people on his economic agenda.

December 18, 2017

Joe Manchin calls Democrats ‘hypocritical’ for treatment of Al Franken

Sen. Joe Manchin called his fellow Democrats "hypocritical" for pushing out Sen. Al Franken following sexual harassment claims, according to a Politico interview published on Monday.

December 18, 2017

Voters prefer Democrats in control of Congress by 11 points: Poll

A NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll Sunday showed a major lead for Democrats in a congressional ballot test.

December 18, 2017

Donald Trump predicts Republicans will do well in the 2018 election

President Trump said Monday that he predicts Republicans will do well in the 2018 midterms.

December 18, 2017

Lawyer Lisa Bloom offered payouts for women willing to come forward about Trump harassment: Report

Lisa Bloom, a prominent attorney known for her involvement in sexual harassment cases, sought to arrange large compensation for women who were willing to come forward about their accusations towards President Trump, The Hill reported Friday.

December 15, 2017