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Donald Trump tweets his accomplishments as president so far

President Trump praised the job he's done as president on Friday.

June 23, 2017

Donald Trump: Republicans will ‘probably get there’ on health care

President Trump said Friday that he's not concerned about Republican senators' reluctant to support the new health care bill, arguing that health care is a difficult battle.

June 23, 2017

Bill Cassidy: Republican health care bill should pass once concerns are addressed

Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that if the concerns of the senators are addressed then the Republican health care bill should pass.

June 23, 2017

Donald Trump argues tape allegations meant to keep James Comey honest

President Trump said Friday that his comment about tapes was to keep former FBI Director James B. Comey honest.

June 23, 2017

Tom Perez defends Nancy Pelosi, says she’s ‘singularly responsible’ for Obamacare

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said Thursday that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was "singularly responsible" for the passage of Obamacare.

June 22, 2017

Chuck Schumer: GOP health care bill a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that the Republican health care bill is a "wolf in sheep's clothing."

June 22, 2017

Nancy Pelosi says she’s staying: ‘I think I’m worth the trouble’

Defiant House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she's not going anywhere, brushing back complaints from rank-and-file Democrats that she has led them to political oblivion and insisting that whatever the election losses she has overseen, she is "worth the trouble."

June 22, 2017

Mark Sanford says he’ll likely support the Senate health care bill

Rep. Mark Sanford said Thursday he'd likely vote for the Republican health care bill once it passes through the Senate.

June 22, 2017

Jason Chaffetz says not enough is done to protect members of Congress

Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Thursday that there isn't enough being done to prevent attacks like those done to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

June 22, 2017

Donald Trump reacts to Jeh Johnson’s testimony, blames Obama for not stopping cyberattacks

President Trump tweeted Thursday his reaction to former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson's testimony on the Russian cyberattacks in the 2016 election.

June 22, 2017

Ron Wyden: Democrats are planning a ‘day of action’ in response to GOP health bill

Sen. Ron Wyden said Thursday that Democrats are planning a "day of action" in response to the Republican health care bill set to be unveiled Thursday.

June 22, 2017

Trey Gowdy: Donald Trump asking to be cleared at the beginning of an investigation is inappropriate

Rep. Trey Gowdy said Thursday that President Trump asking to be cleared at the beginning of an investigation isn't appropriate.

June 22, 2017

Kathleen Rice, New York Dem, says it’s time for Nancy Pelosi to go

Rep. Kathleen Rice said Thursday that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's time in leadership is over.

June 22, 2017

Ron Johnson: New health care law doesn’t have Medicaid cuts

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday that he doesn't see cuts to Medicaid spending in the new Republican health care law.

June 22, 2017

Jim Himes: Democrats need counter ideas to the Republicans’ health care bill

Rep. Jim Himes said Thursday that Democrats need to have affirmative ideas on health care in response to the Republicans' bill.

June 22, 2017

Tim Ryan says Democrats need to be more tolerant to win in 2018

Rep. Tim Ryan said Thursday that Democrats need to be a more tolerant party to win back the House of Representatives next election cycle.

June 22, 2017

Intel officials tell Robert Mueller of uncomfortable interaction with Donald Trump on Russia case

Two intelligence officials told special counsel Robert Mueller and Senate investigators that President Trump suggested they publicly say there was no collusion between his campaign and the Russians, CNN reported on Thursday.

June 22, 2017

DNC hits another fundraising low

The Democratic National Committee saw another lean month of fundraising while still carrying a load of debt.

June 21, 2017

Steve Scalise upgraded to ‘fair’ condition

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in fair condition after last week's shooting, hospital officials said Wednesday.

June 21, 2017

Joe Cunningham, Democratic House candidate, vows to vote against Nancy Pelosi

A Democratic House candidate in South Carolina has promised to vote against House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi if elected.

June 21, 2017