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Bob Casey says Congress needs to make the AUMF a priority after Niger attacks

Sen. Bob Casey said Monday that Congress needs to make the Authorization for Use of Military Force a priority after the attack in Niger.

October 23, 2017

Myeshia Johnson says Trump couldn’t remember her husband’s name

The widow of Sgt. La David Johnson said Monday that President Trump couldn't remember her husband's name.

October 23, 2017

Podesta Group now part of Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian collusion: Report

Tony Podesta and The Podesta Group are now being investigated as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into collusion claims between the Trump campaign and Russia, reports NBC News.

October 23, 2017

Donald Trump says feuding with lawmakers can be helpful in getting things done

After several feuds with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, President Trump said the fighting can be helpful in getting things done.

October 23, 2017

Myeshia Johnson, widow of Sgt. Johnson, says Facebook post slamming Frederica Wilson is fake

The widow of fallen service member Sgt. La David T. Johnson said a Facebook post about her phone call with President Trump is fake, the Miami Herald reported.

October 23, 2017

Tim Scott ‘encouraged’ by budget talks with House Freedom Caucus

Sen. Tim Scott said Friday that he's "encouraged" by talks with the House Freedom Caucus about the Republican budget deal.

October 20, 2017

Carmen Yulin Cruz, San Juan mayor: Trump in ‘alternative reality’ regarding Puerto Rico response

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz said Friday that President Trump is living in an "alternative reality" in regards to the situation in Puerto Rico.

October 20, 2017

Paul Ryan: Republicans will introduce fourth bracket on high-income earners

Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Friday that the House plans to introduce a fourth tax bracket for high-income earners.

October 20, 2017

Eric and Lara Trump say John Kelly thought Gold Star controversy was ‘disgusting’

President Trump's son and daughter-in-law said Friday Chief of Staff John Kelly thought the controversy surrounding Gold Star families was "disgusting."

October 20, 2017

Rand Paul says he’s ‘all in’ on tax reform despite budget vote

Sen. Rand Paul responded to a tweet from President Trump on Friday saying that he's "all in" on tax reform, despite voting against the Senate budget plan.

October 20, 2017

Bill Cassidy says Donald Trump speaks in ‘hyperbole’ that some interpret as ‘lies’

Sen. Bill Cassidy said Thursday President Trump speaks in "hyperbole" that some interpret as "lies."

October 19, 2017

Chris Van Hollen: New health care proposal is not an insurance bailout

Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Thursday the new Senate health care proposal is not a bailout for insurance companies.

October 19, 2017

Ron Johnson says he’s working with House members on another health care plan

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday that he's working with House members on another alternative health care plan.

October 19, 2017

Donald Trump questions whether Republicans have the votes for the budget deal

President Trump said Thursday that Republicans may not have the votes to pass the budget.

October 19, 2017

Club for Growth releases first ads in the tax reform debate

Club for Growth launched their first television ads urging lawmakers to pass tax reform.

October 18, 2017

Roger Goodell says ‘everyone’ should stand for the national anthem

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that players, coaches and owners should stand for the national anthem.

October 18, 2017

RNC sees a fundraising boom while congressional campaign group struggles

Republicans saw another booming month of fundraising on the national level in September, but Democrats continue to have them beat on the congressional level.

October 18, 2017

Hillary Clinton criticizes U.S. policy on North Korea

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday chastised U.S. policy against North Korea, calling the rising threats of war "cavalier."

October 18, 2017

Cory Gardner says anything that allows Democrats to take the Senate is ‘a step backwards’

Sen. Cory Gardner said Wednesday that any action that allows Democrats to take the Senate is "a step backwards."

October 18, 2017

Donald Trump slams James Comey, accusing him of lying to protect Hillary Clinton

President Trump accused former FBI Director James B. Comey of lying to protect Hillary Clinton in a series of tweets on Wednesday after the agency released new documents on the investigation.

October 18, 2017