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Mark Meadows calls Roy Moore’s victory a result of frustration with Washington

Rep. Mark Meadows said Thursday that former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's victory in the Republican U.S. Senate primary is part of the frustration with lawmakers' inability to get anything done.

September 28, 2017

Steve Scalise didn’t realize the extent of his injuries until days after the shooting

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise addressed the House floor on Thursday for the first time since being shot.

September 28, 2017

Donald Trump says Republicans plan to take up health care next year

President Trump said that Republicans plan to take up health care again early next year.

September 28, 2017

Amy Klobuchar says Democrats want to see more tax loopholes closed in Republican plan

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday that Democrats would like to close more tax loopholes in the newly released Republican plan.

September 27, 2017

John Cornyn says lower tax rate will attract businesses to the U.S.

Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that the Republican tax plan needs to include a lower corporate interest rate to make businesses competitive globally.

September 27, 2017

Bob Corker says his decision to retire has nothing to do with frustrations in Congress

Sen. Bob Corker said Wednesday that his decision to retire is not out of frustration with the process on Capitol Hill.

September 27, 2017

Terri Sewell: Roy Moore’s victory shows a disregard for racial issues

Rep. Terri Sewell said Wednesday that former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's victory Tuesday night shows people are "emboldened" by President Trump's disregard for racial issues.

September 27, 2017

Roy Moore said he would not have voted for the Republican health care plan

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore said Wednesday that he would not have voted for the Republican health care plan if he were in the Senate.

September 27, 2017

James Lankford says Donald Trump is supportive of his immigration bill

Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that President Trump is supportive of his immigration proposal.

September 27, 2017

DHS denies rejecting waiver of Jones Act shipping rule for Puerto Rico

Department of Homeland Security officials said Wednesday that they are considering a request from members of Congress to waive the Jones Act in order to streamline aid to Puerto Rico.

September 27, 2017

Donald Trump claims Republicans have the votes for health care, can’t make Sept. 30 deadline

President Trump claimed Wednesday that Republicans have the votes for health care but will not vote this week.

September 27, 2017

Kellyanne Conway: Donald Trump is open to speaking with NFL owners about national anthem issue

Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump would be open to speaking with National Football League owners despite the growing controversy over the national anthem.

September 27, 2017

Donald Trump congratulates Roy Moore on victory despite primary opposition

President Trump congratulated former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore on his victory in the Republican primary race for the state's Senate seat, despite coming out hard for his opponent during the campaign.

September 27, 2017

Donald Trump’s Hispanic outreach celebrated, mocked

Yali Nunez's job would be difficult enough under normal circumstances, but as director of Hispanic media at the Republican National Committee with President Trump in office, she is facing unique challenges in selling her party's message to Hispanics.

September 26, 2017

Roger Stone says he was aware of ‘no evidence’ of collusion between Trump, Russia

Roger Stone said Tuesday he knew of "no evidence" of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.

September 26, 2017

John Thune: Tax reform will likely be the focus if health care fails this week

Sen. John Thune said Tuesday that if the GOP health care bill doesn't pass this week, then the Senate should shift its focus to tax reform.

September 26, 2017

Sen. Steve Daines says Chinese cooperation is essential to controlling North Korea

Sen. Steve Daines said Tuesday that coordination with the Chinese is essential to taming North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

September 26, 2017

Donald Trump says more supplies headed to Puerto Rico as governor fears ‘humanitarian crisis’

President Trump said Tuesday that more supplies were on the way to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria left the island nearly destroyed.

September 26, 2017

James Lankford and Thom Tillis want immigration bill to be part of a bigger immigration overhaul

Sens. James Lankford and Thom Tillis said Tuesday that their immigration plan is not meant to be a stand-alone bill, but should be part of a larger immigration system.

September 26, 2017

Otto Warmbier’s parents call for North Korea to be listed as a state sponsor of terrorism

The parents of Otto Warmbier said Tuesday that North Korea should be listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.

September 26, 2017