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Elijah Cummings says there’s a ‘double standard’ between political parties on sexual harassment

Rep. Elijah Cummings said Friday that there's seems to be a "double standard" when it comes to sexual harassment between Democrats and Republicans.

December 8, 2017

George Papadopoulos’ fiancee says he was more than ‘low-level volunteer’ for Trump

The fiancee of George Papadopoulos pushed back Friday against claims that he was merely a "low-level volunteer" as the White House has described.

December 8, 2017

White House: ‘Unfortunate’ if Lewis, congressional members skip civil rights event because of Trump

Two black House Democrats said Thursday they will boycott President Trump's opening of Mississippi's civil rights and history museums this weekend, saying his attendance is an "insult," a move the White House said was "unfortunate."

December 7, 2017

Cory Gardner says NRSC will ‘never endorse’ Roy Moore

Sen. Cory Gardner said Thursday that the campaign arm of the Senate Republicans will "never endorse" Roy Moore.

December 7, 2017

Minnesota Senate race slated as ‘toss up’ race after Al Franken resignation

The Cook Political Report changed the rating of Minnesota's Senate race to "tossup" in the wake of Sen. Al Franken's resignation on Thursday.

December 7, 2017

Tom Arnold claims Leeann Tweeden, an Al Franken accuser, was ‘coached’

Comic Tom Arnold accused one of the woman who claimed Sen. Al Franken forcibly kissed her of being "coached."

December 7, 2017

Al Franken to speak from the Senate floor amid sexual harassment claims

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken tweeted Thursday that he plans to speak from the Senate floor, presumably to address calls for him to resign amid numerous sexual harassment claims.

December 7, 2017

Jim Jordan calls for second special counsel over FISA warrant on Trump aides

Rep. Jim Jordan said Thursday that an additional special counsel needs to be appointed to look into how a FISA warrant was obtained to look at members of President Trump's campaign team.

December 7, 2017

Sheldon Whitehouse calls Jerusalem decision a political tactic by Donald Trump

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Thursday that President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was a political tactic to play to his base.

December 7, 2017

David Friedman: Donald Trump’s decision on Israel brings a greater chance of peace

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said Thursday that President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel brings a greater chance of peace in the region.

December 7, 2017

Corey Lewandowski says he never knew about Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with the Russians

Corey Lewandowski said Thursday he did not know about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with the Russians despite still being the campaign manager at the time.

December 7, 2017

Tina Dupuy, liberal columnist, latest to accuse Al Franken of harassment

A liberal columnist accused Sen. Al Franken of sexual harassment on Wednesday saying he groped her at a party in 2009.

December 6, 2017

Al Franken must go, female Democratic senators say

Sen. Al Franken is expected to resign Thursday after a stampede of fellow Senate Democrats demanded he quit amid mounting accusations that he groped women or sexually forced himself upon them, making him the second casualty on Capitol Hill since the Harvey Weinstein scandal sparked a national movement against sexual harassment.

December 6, 2017

Pat Toomey: State and local tax deduction changes likely still to come

Sen. Pat Toomey said Wednesday that there will likely be more changes to state and local tax deductions as the House and Senate move to a conference on the tax bill.

December 6, 2017

Al Franken accused by 7th woman of trying to kiss her: Report

Sen. Al Franken has been accused by a former congressional aide of trying to kiss her during a taping of his radio show in 2006.

December 6, 2017

Mitch McConnell hopes to have 12 judges confirmed by the end of the year

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he hopes to have a total of 12 judges confirmed by the end of the year.

December 6, 2017

Ted Cruz says 529 expansion amendment is part of the Senate tax plan

Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday the tax plan includes school choice legislation that he introduced to give parents more control over their children's education.

December 6, 2017

Richard Blumenthal says Roy Moore should face ethics review if elected

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Wednesday that Roy Moore should face an ethics review if he is elected to the Senate.

December 6, 2017

Kellyanne Conway says Trump, Romney spoke after Utah visit

Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump and Mitt Romney have a good relationship, but she declined to say whether the president would support the former Massachusetts governor and GOP presidential nominee in a possible Senate run in Utah.

December 6, 2017

Matt Gaetz pushes for Jeff Sessions to hold Hillary Clinton accountable

Rep. Matt Gaetz said Wednesday that he would like to see Attorney General Jeff Sessions hold Hillary Clinton to the same level of scrutiny as President Trump.

December 6, 2017