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John Thune says he’s trying to get Susan Collins, John McCain to support tax bill

Sen. John Thune said Wednesday that Republicans have reached out to their colleagues who are unsure of whether to support the tax reform bill.

November 29, 2017

John Cornyn on tax bill: Democrats still have the ‘opportunity’ to add amendments

Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that Democrats need to craft amendments that can actually gain bipartisan support if they want to be part of the tax reform process.

November 29, 2017

James Lankford: North Korea’s latest nuclear test is a worldwide problem

Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that North Korea's missile launch should be concerning to all countries, not just the United States.

November 29, 2017

Sherrod Brown argues that Democrats want to work on tax reform

Sen. Sherrod Brown pushed back Wednesday against the idea that Democrats don't want to work with Republicans on tax reform.

November 29, 2017

Matt Lauer fired from NBC ‘Today’ show for inappropriate sexual behavior

Matt Lauer, a longtime host of NBC's "Today" show, was fired Wednesday for inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.

November 29, 2017

Stephen Bannon to campaign with Roy Moore next week

Stephen K. Bannon plans to campaign with GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore next week at a rally in Alabama, despite the continued controversy surrounding the judge's candidacy.

November 29, 2017

Michael Allman, House candidate, pitches direct democracy approach to campaign

Michael Allman, a House candidate in California, said Wednesday that he plans to institute a direct democracy approach if elected to Congress.

November 29, 2017

More Democrats call for John Conyers’ resignation

Pressure mounted on Rep. John Conyers Jr., Michigan Democrat, as two more women came forward Tuesday to accuse him of sexual misconduct and a female lawmaker from Washington state became the second Democrat to publicly call for his resignation.

November 28, 2017

Over 200 women pen letter about sexual harassment within national security community: Report

Over 200 women within the national security community wrote an open letter Tuesday highlighting the sexual harassment problem within the industry, Time magazine reported.

November 28, 2017

Rand Paul indicates politics may have played a role in assault

In his first interview since being attacked outside his home earlier this month, Sen. Rand Paul said he thinks politics may have been a factor in why he was targeted by his neighbor.

November 28, 2017

Charlie Baker, Massachusetts governor, will run for a second term

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday that he'll seek a second term.

November 28, 2017

Carmen Yulin Cruz, San Juan mayor, attacks Donald Trump, praises Bernie Sanders for new aid bill

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz chastised President Trump again Tuesday for his disregard for Puerto Rico, but praised efforts in the Senate to help bring much-needed funding to the island.

November 28, 2017

Rob Portman: State and local tax elimination mainly impacts high-income earners

Sen. Rob Portman said Tuesday that the elimination of the state and local tax deduction would mainly be felt by high-income earners.

November 28, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci defends Donald Trump on ‘Pocahontas’ comment

Anthony Scaramucci defended President Trump on Tuesday for referring to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren as "Pocahontas" during an event at the White House to honor Navajo code talkers the day before.

November 28, 2017

Bob Corker says his reluctance on tax bill isn’t related to Trump feud

Sen. Bob Corker said Tuesday that his reluctance to support the tax bill has nothing to do with his personal issues with President Trump.

November 28, 2017

James Lankford says his change to the tax bill could get remaining members’ support

Sen. James Lankford said Tuesday that he wants the ability to change the tax bill if it doesn't achieve the expected results.

November 28, 2017

Lee Busby, retired Marine, says he never supported Roy Moore, sees path to write-in victory

Retired Marine Col. Lee Busby said Tuesday that despite being a registered Republican, he was never inclined to vote for former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in the Senate race.

November 28, 2017

John Conyers accuser: Second woman comes forward about unwanted sexual advances: Report

A second woman has accused Rep. John Conyers of unwanted sexual advances, The Detroit News reported Tuesday.

November 28, 2017

Doug Jones outspending Roy Moore 10 to one in Alabama Senate race: Report

Democrat Doug Jones is outspending controversial Republican Roy Moore by nearly a 10 to one margin in the Alabama Senate race, according to an NBC News report out Tuesday.

November 28, 2017

Robert Pittenger launches ‘Merry Christmas’ ad to fend off challenger

Rep. Robert Pittenger is using the war on Christmas to fend off a primary challenger in an ad released in his district on Monday.

November 27, 2017