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Ben Carson says there’s no ‘lack of diversity’ at HUD

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson reacted to the departure of Omarosa Manigault Newman on Friday saying that there's no lack of diversity in his department.

December 15, 2017

Female Democratic House candidate forced to drop out after sexual-harassment allegation

A female Democratic candidate for Congress plans to drop out of the race after she was questioned about a 2005 sexual harassment lawsuit alleging she retaliated against a male subordinate who rejected her, reports the Kansas City Star.

December 15, 2017

New study shows working actors, entertainers would see skyrocketing taxes under GOP tax plan

A new study by Actors Equity shows working actors and production crew may have to self-incorporate to avoid skyrocketing taxes under the new Republican plan, The Hollywood Reporter said on Friday.

December 15, 2017

Johnson Amendment, measure to allow churches to endorse candidates, removed from tax plan

The Senate parliamentarian blocked the repeal of the Johnson Amendment as part of the tax plan on Friday.

December 15, 2017

David Shulkin says local communities need to help VA battle homeless problem for veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Friday that the department needs local communities to work with him and his agency to find affordable housing for homeless veterans.

December 15, 2017

John Delaney, 2020 presidential candidate, says he wants government to work

Rep. John Delaney said Friday that the American people will respond more to government working for them rather than a specific "party battle cry."

December 15, 2017

Ryan Zinke says he’s fired four people for misconduct, including sexual harassment

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Thursday that he has fired four senior management leaders at his agency and he'll continue to fire people to weed out anyone guilty of inappropriate behavior.

December 15, 2017

Richard Blumenthal: Leaving out Russia during Donald Trump’s daily briefing is ‘very dangerous’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Friday that reports of intelligence officials leaving out information about Russia so as not to upset President Trump is "very dangerous."

December 15, 2017

Attorney for Matt Lauer’s accuser says NBC hasn’t done enough to protect his client’s anonymity

The attorney for Matt Lauer's accuser said NBC News has not done enough to protect the anonymity of his client.

December 15, 2017

Rupert Murdoch says sexual harassment claims at Fox News ‘largely political’

Rupert Murdoch said Thursday that the issue of sexual harassment at Fox News was "largely political" due to the network's "conservative" leanings.

December 15, 2017

White House: Donald Trump is supportive of federal law enforcement

Deputy White House press secretary Hogan Gidley said Friday that President Trump is supportive of federal law enforcement agencies despite learning of biases against him from some agents.

December 15, 2017

Blake Farenthold not seeking re-election: Report

Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold, who has been accused of sexual harassment and using taxpayer money to fund a lawsuit, will not seek re-election, he confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

December 14, 2017

John Thune says some members still concerned about tax plan, but he’s confident it will pass

Sen. John Thune said Thursday there are a few members who still have concerns about parts of the tax bill.

December 14, 2017

Tom Perez, DNC chair, predicts big wins for Democrats in 2018 after Alabama, Virginia gains

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez said Thursday that Democrats are already gearing up for the 2018 cycle, learning from their past mistakes.

December 14, 2017

Ron Johnson: Trump accusations have already been vetted

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday that he does not support investigating accusations against President Trump for sexual assault because the voters have already cast their ballots.

December 14, 2017

Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS secretary: Border wall more than a physical barrier

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen said the border wall is more than just a physical barrier.

December 14, 2017

Mike Pence’s trip to Israel delayed

Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Israel has been delayed, CNN reported Thursday.

December 14, 2017

Doug Jones says Roy Moore needs to concede to let Alabama ‘heal’

Sen.-elect Doug Jones said Thursday that it's time Roy Moore concede the race for the people of Alabama.

December 14, 2017

Omarosa Manigault Newman says she has ‘quite a story’ about her White House tenure

Omarosa Manigault Newman said Thursday she has "quite a story to tell" about her time in the White House after the announcement came Wednesday that she will be leaving her post early next year. She also denies being "dragged" away from the White House.

December 14, 2017

Paul Ryan: Results will ‘speak for themselves’ on tax plan

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday that "the results are going to speak for themselves" regarding the Republican tax plan.

December 13, 2017