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Donald Trump slams Republicans on filibuster rule, pushes tax reform

President Trump said Friday that the Senate filibuster rule is a "death wish" for Republicans.

September 8, 2017

Mark Meadows: Donald Trump’s deal with Democrats will not be a trend

Rep. Mark Meadows said Friday that President Trump's deal with Democrats is a "one off" not a trend moving forward.

September 8, 2017

Bill Nelson: State and federal governments are now better coordinated to face Irma

Sen. Bill Nelson said that past mistakes between the federal and state governments in hurricane relief have prepared Florida for the impending storm.

September 8, 2017

Mick Mulvaney: Donald Trump proved he can govern in deal with Democrats

Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget director, said Friday that President Trump proved he can govern in his deal with Democrats this week.

September 8, 2017

Ben Sasse says Chuck Schumer ‘the most powerful man in America’ after deal with Trump

Sen. Ben Sasse said Thursday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made himself "the most powerful man in America" in the debt ceiling debate.

September 7, 2017

Paul Ryan says Trump wants to avoid partisan fight over hurricane relief

Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday that President Trump didn't want to have a partisan fight in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.

September 7, 2017

Heritage Action urges Congress to reject Trump-led Harvey bill, makes bill a key vote on scorecard

Heritage Action For America made voting against the "Pelosi-Schumer-Trump debt ceiling deal" a key vote on Thursday.

September 7, 2017

NRCC launches new digital ad touting House bills passed this year

The National Republican Congressional Committee released a new ad Thursday touting the House GOP's accomplishments so far this year.

September 7, 2017

Mac Thornberry: Donald Trump’s deal with Democrats fails to address military issues

Rep. Mac Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said Thursday that the deal President Trump made with Democrats doesn't provide the necessary stability for the military amid increasing accidents and readiness issues.

September 7, 2017

Angus King: DACA bill could be the first step to comprehensive immigration reform

Sen. Angus King said Thursday that President Trump might be the only one who can pass any type of immigration reform.

September 7, 2017

Richard Blumenthal: Donald Trump Jr. interview will focus on meeting with Russian official

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that the Senate Judiciary Committee's interview with Donald Trump Jr. will focus on his meeting with a Russian contact during his father's presidential campaign.

September 7, 2017

Tom Cole: Donald Trump might be the first president to pass major immigration reform

Rep. Tom Cole said Thursday that President Trump might be the first president to pass major immigration reform.

September 7, 2017

Nicole Malliotakis: Bill de Blasio isn’t dealing with New York’s mental illness crisis

State Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said Thursday that Mayor Bill de Blasio has turned a "blind eye" to the increasing problem of mental illness in New York City.

September 7, 2017

Stanley Fischer announces departure from the Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer announced his resignation Wednesday in a letter to President Trump, citing "personal reasons."

September 6, 2017

Democrats demand Dream Act vote this month; Ryan says enforcement must be attached

Democratic leaders on Wednesday demanded Republicans schedule an immediate vote on the Dream Act to grant young adult illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, saying they don't want the debate complicated by any other matters.

September 6, 2017

Kellyanne Conway says Trump was forced to act on DACA

Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump was forced to act on the policy protecting children brought to the U.S. illegally.

September 6, 2017

Luis Gutierrez blasts John Kelly on DACA, says white supremacists are at the White House

Rep. Luis Gutierrez lashed out Tuesday at White House Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly for his role in ending protections for children brought to the U.S. illegally.

September 6, 2017

John Kasich: Congress must work out a solution for DACA recipients

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday that Congress should work out a solution "from the middle" to protect children brought to the U.S. illegally.

September 6, 2017

Tom Cotton says he’s open to adding legal status for DACA recipients to RAISE Act

Sen. Tom Cotton said Wednesday that he's open to granting legal status to children brought to the U.S. illegally as part of his proposed legislation.

September 6, 2017

Joaquin Castro pushes for a clean bill for Harvey funding aid

Rep. Joaquin Castro said Wednesday that he wants a clean bill for Tropical Storm Harvey relief aid.

September 6, 2017