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Sherrod Brown says he could support Donald Trump’s tax plan

Sen. Sherrod Brown said Wednesday that President Trump's tax plan will likely have Democratic support if it includes incentive for working families.

October 18, 2017

52 percent of Americans oppose Donald Trump’s tax plan: Poll

Over half of Americans oppose President Trump's tax proposals, according to a new CNN poll.

October 18, 2017

Karen Pence selects art therapy as the cause she’ll promote as second lady

Second lady Karen Pence announced Wednesday that art therapy will be the cause she plans on championing, kicking it off with a trip to Florida.

October 18, 2017

Trump considers former pharmaceutical executive to head HHS: Report

President Trump is reportedly considering former pharmaceutical executive Alex Azar to be the next Health and Human Services secretary.

October 17, 2017

Lindsey Graham calls out Rand Paul for ‘more bad info’ on tax reform plan

Sen. Lindsey Graham called out fellow Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday, saying he was "getting more bad info" on tax reform.

October 17, 2017

Mike Pence: ‘Inappropriate’ to have Bob Menendez in Senate if convicted of corruption

Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that having Sen. Robert Menendez in the U.S. Senate would be "inappropriate" if he's convicted in his federal corruption case.

October 17, 2017

Trump says he ‘doesn’t know’ how past presidents handled Gold Star families

President Trump on Tuesday walked back some of his words about Gold Star families, saying he "doesn't know" what other presidents have done.

October 17, 2017

Melania Trump issues PSA on hurricane relief

First lady Melania Trump issued a public service announcement on Tuesday telling people that help is still needed in the aftermath of the hurricanes.

October 17, 2017

Donald Trump: Tom Marino withdraws name from drug czar position

President Trump said Tuesday that Rep. Tom Marino withdrew his name from consideration as the new drug czar.

October 17, 2017

Mick Mulvaney, OMB director, says his concern for the deficit drives tax reform

Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said Tuesday that his concern for the deficit is what drives him to pass tax reform.

October 17, 2017

Tom Cotton: Cabinet officials, lawmakers need to support Donald Trump or resign

Sen. Tom Cotton said that those who do not support President Trump's message need to resign.

October 17, 2017

Jacky Rosen reportedly outpaces Dean Heller in latest fundraising totals

Rep. Jacky Rosen's campaign announced she has raised $1.2 million for her Senate campaign since July.

October 16, 2017

Marc Short: Working with Republicans more ‘productive’ than challenging them in 2018

White House Legislative Director Marc Short said Monday that working with Republicans is more "productive" than creating political problems for them.

October 16, 2017

Bribery case against Sen. Robert Menendez to move ahead

A federal judge ruled Monday that the case against Sen. Bob Menendez would move ahead after defense attorneys made the case for acquittal, reports NJ Advance Media.

October 16, 2017

Thad Cochran not returning to the Senate on Monday

Sen. Thad Cochran will not return to the Senate Monday, according to a statement from his office.

October 16, 2017

Eric Swalwell: Donald Trump Jr.’s emails show ‘eagerness to collude’

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday that Donald Trump Jr.'s emails showed a "eagerness to collude" with the Russians.

October 16, 2017

Richard Blumenthal calls for an investigation into the White House’s response to Puerto Rico

Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Monday for an investigation into President Trump's response to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover from Hurricane Maria.

October 16, 2017

John Kennedy: Republicans need to pass tax reform this year

Sen. John Kennedy said Monday that Republicans need to pass tax reform this year both for the American people and the party's political future.

October 16, 2017

Susan Collins urges Bob Corker, Donald Trump to end their public feud

Sen. Susan Collins on Monday urged fellow Sen. Bob Corker and President Trump to end their public feud and focus on the issues.

October 16, 2017

Bowe Bergdahl doubts he could have received a fair trial after Donald Trump’s criticism

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty to desertion charges Monday in a military hearing at Fort Bragg and said President Trump's words referring to him as a "traitor" prevented him from receiving a fair trial.

October 16, 2017