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Mark Bernstein won’t run in Michigan governor’s race

Attorney Mark Bernstein will not throw his hat in the ring for governor in Michigan, reports the Detroit News.

July 18, 2017

Tammy Baldwin: Bipartisan effort on Obamacare possible without repeal option

Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Tuesday that there are a number of changes to Obamacare that could be bipartisan, but not while repeal is still an option.

July 18, 2017

Tom Cotton predicts simple repeal will head to Trump’s desk, avoiding conference

Sen. Tom Cotton said Tuesday the simple repeal vote planned for Obamacare will head straight to President Trump's desk and avoid conference.

July 18, 2017

Paul Ryan pressures Senate regarding health bill: ‘Move on something’

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Tuesday that he wants to see the Senate "move on something."

July 18, 2017

Mitch McConnell: Obamacare replacement will need to wait, moving ahead on repeal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Tuesday that Republicans will not be able to move forward on replacing Obamacare.

July 18, 2017

Terry McAuliffe wants governors to have a say in health care bill

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Tuesday that governors could help Congress pass a health care repeal bill that drives down costs while keeping quality coverage.

July 18, 2017

Jim Jordan: Republicans need to deliver on Obamacare repeal promise

Rep. Jim Jordan said Tuesday that Republicans have to deliver on their promise to repeal Obamacare, acknowledging that's what they were largely elected to do.

July 18, 2017

James Lankford: Obamacare repeal, replace can get done

Sen. James Lankford said Tuesday that he thinks Obamacare repeal and replace can still get done.

July 18, 2017

Donald Trump: ‘Let ObamaCare fail and then come together and do a great healthcare plan’

President Trump said Tuesday that Obamacare will need to fail before Republicans can replace the legislation.

July 18, 2017

Vulnerable Senate Democrats show strong fundraising in second quarter

Senate candidates must officially file their second-quarter fundraising information on Saturday, but early numbers released this week indicate Democrats have little to worry about so far.

July 14, 2017

Nancy Pelosi, House Dems will try to force Republicans to take stance on Trump-Russia ties

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced plans Friday to force House Republicans to take on-the-record positions on President Trump's possible Russian ties.

July 14, 2017

Trump supporters split on whether to repeal Obamacare: Kaiser poll

Kaiser Family Foundation monthly tracking poll found a growing number of people oppose the Republican's replacement health care plan.

July 14, 2017

Sean Duffy doesn’t have an issue with Donald Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting

Rep. Sean Duffy said Friday that he doesn't see the issue with Donald Trump Jr. meeting with the Russian government.

July 14, 2017

Former Soviet intel officer present at Donald Trump Jr. meeting with Russian lawyer: Report

A former Soviet Union counter intelligence officer was also at the meeting with Donald Trump Jr. and other members of the Trump team when they met with a Russian lawyer last summer, NBC News reported Friday.

July 14, 2017

Donald Trump pushes Senate on health care bill: ‘I will be at my desk, pen in hand!’

President Trump pushed Senate Republicans Friday to deliver on their health care promise, tweeting out his reaction on the continuing debate on Capitol Hill.

July 14, 2017

Bernie Sanders calls Donald Trump a ‘fraud,’ says he needs to ‘be exposed’

Sen. Bernard Sanders said Thursday that President Trump needs to "be exposed for the fraud that he is."

July 13, 2017

Kid Rock makes moves toward a Senate run

Musician Kid Rock made headlines Wednesday for making moves toward a possible Senate run in Michigan.

July 13, 2017

Richard Blumenthal: Donald Trump Jr.’s emails could prove intent

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that Donald Trump Jr.'s emails could prove intent if charges result from one of the investigations into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia.

July 13, 2017

Rep. Chris Stewart says it doesn’t matter whether Trump believes in Russian interference

Rep. Chris Stewart said Thursday it doesn't matter whether President Trump believes Russia interfered in the presidential election.

July 13, 2017

Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn show opposing views on GOP health care plan

Two Republican senators expressed opposite views Thursday on the upcoming vote on the health care law.

July 13, 2017