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Ron Johnson doubts Senate would seat Roy Moore

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday he doubts the Senate would seat Alabama's former Chief Justice Roy Moore even if he's elected.

November 16, 2017

Steve Stivers, NRCC chairman, requests his donation to Roy Moore be returned

NRCC chairman and Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers said Thursday he would like the money he donated to Roy Moore returned after allegations surfaced that the Alabama Senate candidate made sexual advances on minors.

November 16, 2017

Mark Meadows pushes for a special counsel to investigate Hillary Clinton’s role in Trump dossier

Rep. Mark Meadows said Thursday that a special counsel is needed to look into Hillary Clinton's role in the Trump dossier.

November 16, 2017

Peter King accuses budget chief Mick Mulvaney of ‘taking shots’ at New York

Rep. Peter King said Wednesday White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney doesn't care if the tax plan creates hardships for New York citizens.

November 15, 2017

Adam Schiff wants to see more action from Jeff Sessions regarding 2018 elections

Rep. Adam Schiff said Wednesday that he was disappointed Jeff Sessions has not done more to prevent possible foreign interference in the 2018 election.

November 15, 2017

Roy Moore compromising info asked by fake reporter in Alabama robocall

One Alabama resident has received a robocall from a person posing as a Washington Post reporter looking for damaging information on Senate candidate Roy Moore, WKRG reported.

November 15, 2017

John Ratcliffe praises Jeff Sessions, DOJ for looking into leaks, unmasking

Rep. John Ratcliffe praised the Justice Department on Wednesday for launching investigations into those who disclose classified information.

November 15, 2017

Mitch McConnell has spoken with Donald Trump, Mike Pence about Roy Moore: Report

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has reportedly spoken with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the controversy in the Alabama Senate race.

November 14, 2017

Rand Paul plans to introduce repeal of Obamacare mandate in tax plan

Sen. Rand Paul tweeted Tuesday that he intends to introduce a repeal of the Obamacare mandate in the Senate's tax proposal.

November 14, 2017

Trey Gowdy warns of write-in candidate difficulties in Alabama Senate race

Rep. Trey Gowdy warned Tuesday of the difficulties of write-in candidates amid the swirling controversy in the Alabama Senate race.

November 14, 2017

Jim Jordan: Special counsel needs to investigate dossier’s role in FISA warrant

Rep. Jim Jordan said Tuesday he wants a special counsel to investigate whether the dossier was used to justify a FISA warrant on those associated with the Trump campaign.

November 14, 2017

Chuck Grassley hopes special counsel investigation into Donald Trump, Russia will conclude soon

Sen. Charles E. Grassley said Tuesday he hopes the special counsel's investigation into President Trump and claims of collusion with Russia will come to a close soon.

November 14, 2017

Rand Paul returns to Senate after physical altercation with neighbor

Sen. Rand Paul announced Monday his return to Capitol Hill, though he is still recovering from injuries suffered in a confrontation with a neighbor outside his Kentucky home.

November 13, 2017

Donald Trump pushes for repeal of Obamacare mandate, cut to the top tax rate

President Trump on Monday pushed Republican lawmakers to further cut the top rate.

November 13, 2017

Louie Gohmert: Steve Cohen owes House hearing witness an apology

Rep. Louie Gohmert said Monday that fellow Rep. Steve Cohen owes a conservative witness an apology after a heated exchange during a hearing over the abortion "Heartbeat Bill."

November 13, 2017

Tammy Baldwin says she believes Roy Moore’s accusers

Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Monday she believes accusers of former Alabama Chief Justice and Senate candidate Roy Moore who say he pursued inappropriate relationships with them while they were minors.

November 13, 2017

Joe Biden says DNC never approached him to replace Hillary Clinton

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Monday he was never approached by the Democratic National Committee to replace nominee Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race.

November 13, 2017

Rand Paul’s neighbors doubt ‘landscaping dispute’ story

Sen. Rand Paul's neighbors are casting doubt on whether the incident that left him with several broken ribs was really about a "landscaping dispute."

November 10, 2017

Mitt Romney on Roy Moore allegations: ‘Moore is unfit for office and should step aside’

Mitt Romney said Friday that it's time for former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to step aside from his Senate race, amid allegations he pursued a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

November 10, 2017

Tim Scott makes the case for delaying the corporate tax rate deduction

Sen. Tim Scott said Friday that the delay in lowering corporate rate in the Senate's tax plan would give the measure more longevity.

November 10, 2017