Sally Persons

Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, calls Hollywood’s anti-gun campaign ‘hypocrisy’

National Rifle Association Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre said Thursday that Hollywood's stance on anti-gun laws is hypocritical.

October 6, 2017

Kevin Brady says Republicans still debating income tax brackets

Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said Thursday that Republicans are "still finalizing" the income tax brackets in their new plan.

October 5, 2017

Marsha Blackburn announces Senate bid for Bob Corker’s seat in 2018

Rep. Marsha Blackburn announced her plans to run for retiring Sen. Bob Corker's seat in 2018.

October 5, 2017

Republicans see spike in unfavorable ratings: Poll

A new poll shows Republicans have a favorability problem.

October 5, 2017

Paul Ryan says likely vote on ‘bump stock’ after Las Vegas shooting

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said he's open to a vote on "bump stocks" as other members of Congress call for hearings on the device.

October 5, 2017

Dean Heller, Nevada Republican, promises to uphold gun rights after Las Vegas attack

Sen. Dean Heller promised Thursday that he will still protect gun rights after the mass shooting in his home state.

October 5, 2017

Jeff Flake: There will be hearings on gun laws, mental health after Las Vegas massacre

Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday there will be hearings from the mass shooting in Las Vegas about both gun laws and mental health awareness.

October 5, 2017

Angus King: ‘Unraveling’ the Iran agreement would be a ‘disaster’

Sen. Angus King said Thursday that "unraveling" the Iran agreement would be "a disaster."

October 5, 2017

Adam Schiff: Social media companies need to be ‘good corporate citizens’

Rep. Adam Schiff said Thursday that social media companies need to be "good corporate citizens" to help Congress address fake ads.

October 5, 2017

Kellyanne Conway on gun laws: The administration is open to a ‘thoughtful’ conversation

Kellyanne Conway said Thursday that the administration is open to a "thoughtful" discussion on gun legislation.

October 5, 2017

Donald Trump lashes out at Senate Intel Committee, suggests investigating news networks

President Trump lashed out at the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Thursday, suggesting they should investigate news networks instead of his campaign.

October 5, 2017

Rex Tillerson said he ‘never’ considered leaving State Dept. post

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson denied reports Wednesday that Vice President Mike Pence had to convince him to stay on in the administration.

October 4, 2017

Kevin Brady: Senate Republicans need to back tax plan

House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said Wednesday that Republican senators need to support the tax reform legislation to prevent another legislative disaster.

October 4, 2017

Richard Blumenthal hints at breaking news at Senate Intel Committee press conference

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Wednesday that the Russia-linked Facebook ads could be the reason for the Senate Intelligence Committee's special news conference on Wednesday.

October 4, 2017

First responder’s daughter details scene of Las Vegas massacre: ‘There’s people dead’

First responder Brian Rogers said Wednesday that his company sent 25 ambulances to the scene in Las Vegas on Sunday night to help emergency efforts after his daughter alerted him to the shooting.

October 4, 2017

Mick Mulvaney: Trump administration will deal with Puerto Rico’s debt after storm recovery

Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said Wednesday that the Trump administration would not focus on Puerto Rico's debt crisis until after the island had recovered from Hurricane Maria.

October 4, 2017

Donald Trump slams media coverage of his Puerto Rico trip

President Trump said Wednesday that some of the media coverage of his Puerto Rico trip was "fake."

October 4, 2017

Rex Tillerson furious with Donald Trump on policy decisions: Report

Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson was so infuriated with President Trump this past summer that Vice President Mike Pence had to intervene, NBC News first reported on Wednesday.

October 4, 2017

Trump’s comments lacked ‘sensitivity’, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says

Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz said Tuesday that President Trump's comments lacked "sensitivity."

October 3, 2017

Poll: GOP holds surprisingly small edge in Alabama

A new Alabama poll shows the generic Republican candidate with a marginal lead over the Democrat in what could be a surprisingly close race in the traditionally red state.

October 3, 2017