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Jeb Hensarling plans to retire at the end of his current term

Rep. Jeb Hensarling announced Tuesday that he plans to retire when his current term ends.

November 1, 2017

Danny Tarkanian’s association with Nevada brothel owner could prove problematic

Danny Tarkanian, a Republican candidate for Senate, was photographed with a known Nevada brothel owner over the weekend, creating a new hurdle for the businessman who plans on challenging incumbent Sen. Dean Heller.

November 1, 2017

Betsy DeVos says Trump transition team didn’t prepare her for confirmation process

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said the Trump transition team didn't adequately coach her ahead of her Senate confirmation hearings earlier this year.

November 1, 2017

Bill de Blasio advocates vetting individuals trying to come into the U.S.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that while individuals trying to enter the U.S. should be "thoroughly vetted," one religion or race should not be targeted.

November 1, 2017

Andrew Cuomo steers NYC attack away from politics

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that now is not the time to play politics regarding the attack in New York City.

November 1, 2017

Donald Trump slams Chuck Schumer, immigration system in wake of NYC attack

President Trump slammed an immigration program Wednesday that he claims admitted the suspect responsible for the attack in New York City.

November 1, 2017

Joni Ernst plans to introduce ‘Squeal’ Act to eliminate tax deduction for lawmakers

Sen. Joni Ernst announced Tuesday she plans to introduce the 'Squeal' Act to cut expenditures for lawmakers

October 31, 2017

Ed Gillespie slams Latino Victory ad as a ‘new low’

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie slammed a new ad on Tuesday that plays on racial fears.

October 31, 2017

Donald Trump calls charges against former campaign aides ‘fake news’

President Trump named both Paul Manafort and George Papadopoulos in a pair of tweets on Tuesday, saying their charges have nothing to do with his campaign.

October 31, 2017

Corey Lewandowski contradicts himself on Paul Manafort’s role in the campaign

Corey Lewandowski contradicted himself Tuesday about the size of Paul Manafort's role in the campaign.

October 31, 2017

Jay Sekulow says pardons, firing special counsel not being discussed

Jay Sekulow said Tuesday that while he has briefed President Trump on the indictments of his former campaign aides, there has been no discussion of pardons or firings.

October 31, 2017

Robert Mueller indicts Paul Manafort, Richard Gates

The special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the presidential election last year dropped two bombshells Monday, announcing a guilty plea from a Trump campaign foreign policy adviser to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russian operatives, and unsealing charges of money laundering and tax evasion against two top Trump campaign figures.

October 30, 2017

Donald Trump steps back from Robert Mueller indictments

The White House on Monday distanced itself from former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, wrote off another foreign policy adviser from the campaign, vowed not to be distracted by criminal cases against both men and insisted any collusion with Russia was committed by the Clinton campaign.

October 30, 2017

Paul Ryan plans to focus on taxes despite special counsel’s increasing activity

House Speaker Paul Ryan isn't going to allow the charges against Paul Manafort to derail the Republican agenda.

October 30, 2017

Paul Manafort’s attorney calls charges ‘ridiculous’

Kevin Downing, attorney for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, said Monday that the indictment against his client was "ridiculous."

October 30, 2017

Tony Podesta steps down from lobbying firm: Report

Tony Podesta announced he would be stepping down from his lobbying firm after he was named in the special counsel's investigation concerning Russian involvement in the 2016 election, reports Politico.

October 30, 2017

Jeff Flake rules out independent bid in 2018

Sen. Jeff Flake on Monday ruled out an independent run for his seat in 2018.

October 30, 2017

Donald Trump’s approval rating hits another new low

President Trump's approval rating hit a new low Sunday, as the president fired off a series of tweets slamming investigators for not looking into Democrats' ties to Russia.

October 30, 2017

Bob Menendez formally denied mistrial; defense expected to rest this week

Sen. Robert Menendez was formally denied a mistrial Monday by the judge presiding over his case, The Associated Press reported.

October 30, 2017

Corey Lewandowski says the FBI should’ve notified Donald Trump about Paul Manafort

Corey Lewandowski said Monday the FBI should have notified him that Paul Manafort was under suspicion when he joined the Trump campaign.

October 30, 2017