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Sean Duffy says flood insurance reform can still happen amid Harvey relief

Rep. Sean Duffy said Thursday that Tropical Storm Harvey will not stop his efforts to reform the national flood insurance program.

August 31, 2017

John Kennedy: Louisiana has given most of its aid to Texas

Sen. John Kennedy said Thursday that Louisiana has sent most of its aid to Texas after dodging much of the storm.

August 31, 2017

Michael Burgess says he wants Harvey relief aid to avoid mistakes of past disaster funding

Rep. Michael Burgess said Thursday that he wants to avoid past mistakes when it comes to federal aid for Tropical Storm Harvey.

August 31, 2017

Kellyanne Conway points to Bob Menendez case when talking about close vote on tax reform

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said Thursday that Democrats who are looking to oppose Mr. Trump's anticipated tax plan better count out Sen. Bob Menedez.

August 31, 2017

Roy Wright, FEMA insurance program director, warns of fraudulent calls

Roy Wright, president of FEMA flood insurance program, said Thursday not to trust robocalls regarding insurance payments.

August 31, 2017

Ron DeSantis puts forth an amendment to end Russia investigation

Rep. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he's proposing an amendment to put an end date on the Russia investigation.

August 31, 2017

Brian Babin trapped inside his Texas home from Harvey flooding

Rep. Brian Babin said Wednesday that he is "absolutely trapped" inside his Texas home as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.

August 30, 2017

Greg Abbott: New Texas insurance law will not complicate claims from Harvey

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that a new Texas insurance law will not change a majority of claims from Hurricane Harvey.

August 30, 2017

John Kennedy of Louisiana praises efforts of ‘Cajun Navy’ during Harvey aftermath

Sen. John Kennedy said Wednesday the Cajun Navy is an example of what happens when government isn't involved.

August 30, 2017

Donald Trump ‘engaged’ during Harvey relief response: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday that President Trump has been "engaged" in meeting the state's needs as Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall.

August 30, 2017

Donald Trump: ‘Talking is not the answer’ with North Korea

President Trump said Wednesday that "talking" isn't the solution when it comes to North Korea.

August 30, 2017

Tom Price on Donald Trump’s visit: ‘When he sees people hurting, it hurts him’

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price defended President Trump Wednesday after criticism that his visit disrupted relief efforts in Texas.

August 30, 2017

Chris Christie slams Ted Cruz’s comments on Superstorm Sandy relief funding

Gov. Chris Christie blasted Sen. Ted Cruz Wednesday for claiming that the Superstorm Sandy relief package didn't actually provide funding for the victims.

August 30, 2017

James Mattis freezes transgender military ban pending study; troops can still serve

Defense Secretary James Mattis announced a freeze on the transgender military ban late Tuesday pending a study.

August 30, 2017

Navy operations chief says there’s no evidence of a cyber attack on USS John S. McCain

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson said Friday that there is still no evidence of a cyber attack in the accident on the USS John S. McCain.

August 25, 2017

Tammy Duckworth criticizes transgender ban in the military in an impassioned statement

Sen. Tammy Duckworth wrote an impassioned statement on Thursday chastising President Trump's transgender ban for military members.

August 25, 2017

Trump slams Bob Corker, says Tennessee is ‘unhappy’ with the senator

President Trump slammed Sen. Bob Corker on Friday saying Tennessee is "not happy" with the senator.

August 25, 2017

Adam Kinzinger says he can’t see the strategy in Trump’s criticism of Republican leadership

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Friday that he doesn't see any strategy in President Trump's criticism of Republican leadership in Congress.

August 25, 2017

Jeh Johnson says Barack Obama will likely enter political conversation on a ‘selective’ basis

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Friday that former President Barack Obama will likely enter the political conversation on a "selective" basis, despite calls for Mr. Obama to play a more active political role.

August 25, 2017

Donald Trump pressures Republicans to change Senate rules

President Trump again called on Republicans to move to a simple majority on Friday warning few bills will be passed under the current rules.

August 25, 2017