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Ted Deutch questions Donald Trump Jr.’s judgment with Russia meeting

Rep. Ted Deutch questioned Donald Trump Jr.'s actions on Thursday, saying he doesn't know many other political figures who would have taken a meeting with a Russian representative.

July 13, 2017

Chris Murphy says Donald Trump likely knew of son’s meeting with Russian lawyer

Sen. Chris Murphy said Thursday that it's likely President Trump knew about his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer last summer.

July 13, 2017

Tom Cotton urges Tillerson, Trump not to certify Iran deal

Sen. Tom Cotton, along with several of his Republican Senate colleagues, urged President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Wednesday not to recertify the Iran nuclear deal.

July 12, 2017

Kevin Brady: House plans to make tax cuts permanent

House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said Wednesday the goal of tax reform is to create permanent cuts.

July 12, 2017

Mike Pence’s spokesman: ‘Not aware’ of Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with Russian lawyer

Mike Pence's spokesman said Wednesday that the vice president was "not aware" of any meetings between Donald Trump Jr. and any Russian officials.

July 12, 2017

Republican voters still want Obamacare repealed and replaced: Poll

An overwhelming amount of Republican voters still want lawmakers to work on repealing and replacing Obamacare, according to a new poll.

July 12, 2017

Angus King: Senate Republicans need to be more open in health care debate

Sen. Angus King said Wednesday that Senate Republicans needs to have more open conversations on health care to get something passed.

July 12, 2017

Steve King: Donald Trump Jr. should’ve vetted email about meeting with Russian lawyer

Rep. Steve King said Wednesday that Donald Trump Jr. should've vetted the email about a possible Russian source, who reportedly had compromising information on his father's political opponent Hillary Clinton, prior to taking the meeting.

July 12, 2017

Eric Swalwell isn’t surprised by Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with Russian lawyer

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Wednesday that Donald Trump Jr. meeting with a Russian lawyer during the campaign last year isn't that surprising.

July 12, 2017

Chris Coons isn’t ready to accuse Donald Trump Jr. of treason

Sen. Chris Coons said Tuesday that he's not ready to accuse Donald Trump Jr. of treason for meeting with a Russian lawyer last year for compromising information on Hillary Clinton.

July 12, 2017

Donald Trump tweets in defense of his eldest son, slams media

President Trump tweeted in defense of his eldest son on Wednesday, slamming the media's reporting of a New York Times story that said Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian attorney who reportedly had compromising information on political opponent Hillary Clinton during last year's presidential campaign.

July 12, 2017

Trump tweets he’s trying to get 2028 Summer Olympics in U.S.

President Trump tweeted Tuesday that he's trying to get the U.S. to host the Olympics in 2028.

July 11, 2017

Russian lawyer says she never had damaging info on Hillary Clinton

The Russian lawyer who met with Donald Trump Jr. last year said she never had damaging information about Hillary Clinton.

July 11, 2017

Adam Schiff: Donald Trump Jr. will be asked to appear before House Intelligence Committee

Rep. Adam Schiff said Tuesday that his committee wants to see the email reportedly sent to Donald Trump Jr. saying that the Russian government wanted to help his father's campaign.

July 11, 2017

Jeff Merkley says Ted Cruz amendment to health care bill ‘a pathway to fake insurance’

Sen. Jeff Merkley said Tuesday that Sen. Ted Cruz's amendment to the GOP health care bill is "a pathway to fake insurance."

July 11, 2017

Chris Christie calls constituent a ‘bum’ on radio program after beach criticism

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called a constituent a "bum" on a radio program Monday.

July 11, 2017

Nancy Pelosi: She’s still ‘worth the trouble’ for Democrats

After a string of election losses, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she's still "worth the trouble" for fellow Democrats because she's a master legislator and the party's closest thing to an ATM, churning cash for her colleagues. The numbers suggest she's right.

July 10, 2017

Klobuchar reiterates false claim that 17 intel agencies agreed Russia meddled in election

Sen. Amy Klobuchar reiterated the incorrect statistic Monday that 17 intelligence agencies all agreed Russia was the sole actor in hacking the 2016 elections.

July 10, 2017

Steve Pearce announces gubernatorial run in New Mexico

House Republican Steve Pearce announced Monday that he plans to run for governor in New Mexico.

July 10, 2017

Kellyanne Conway ties James Comey’s testimony to Hillary Clinton’s server

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, on Monday tied former FBI Director James B. Comey's testimony to Hillary Clinton's server.

July 10, 2017