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FBI: James T. Hodgkinson, Alexandria shooter, had no history of mental illness, terrorist ties

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that the shooter in last week's attack on Republican congressmen at a Virginia ballfield was known to have an "anger management problem" but no documented mental illness.

June 21, 2017

Marco Rubio: Special elections highlight continued disconnect with Washington

Sen. Marco Rubio said the results of Tuesday's special elections show the continued disconnect between Washington and the rest of the country.

June 21, 2017

Ron Johnson says it’s unlikely he’ll vote yes on health care next week

Sen. Ron Johnson said Wednesday that he doubts he'll have the necessary information to vote yes next week on the Senate's health care bill.

June 21, 2017

Sarah Sanders, deputy press secretary, dodges questions of White House promotion

Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders dodged questions of a promotion Wednesday, saying she serves at the pleasure of the president.

June 21, 2017

Angus King: Russia investigation needs to focus on preventing further election hacks

Sen. Angus King said Wednesday that the focus on the Russia investigation needs to be about preventing future election tampering.

June 21, 2017

Kristen Gillibrand says she worries about lack of civilian control over Defense Department

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand said Wednesday that she's concerned about the lack of civilian control over the Defense Department.

June 21, 2017

Chris Murphy: Democrats can’t be scared off economic issues by Republicans

Sen. Chris Murphy said Wednesday that Democrats can't be scared off of an economic message just because Republicans have a similar focus.

June 21, 2017

Chris Coons: Democrats need a positive agenda to take back the House

Sen. Chris Coons said Wednesday the special elections in Georgia and South Carolina show that Democrats need a positive agenda to take the House in 2018.

June 21, 2017

DNC releases health care ad on ahead of possible Senate vote

The Democratic National Committee released a digital ad Tuesday knocking Republicans for celebrating the repeal of Obamacare.

June 20, 2017

Chuck Schumer goes on Twitter storm over GOP health care bill

Sen. Charles E. Schumer went on a Twitter tirade on Tuesday, slamming Senate Republicans for drafting their bill in secret.

June 20, 2017

Chris Murphy argues Obamacare failed after Donald Trump took office

Sen. Chris Murphy on Tuesday argued against the idea that the Affordable Healthcare Act was doomed before President Trump took office.

June 20, 2017

Ted Cruz doubtful of health care vote by July 4

Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday the Senate isn't ready to vote on health care, and may not be by the July 4 recess.

June 20, 2017

Karen Handel optimistic about her chances in Georgia House race

Republican candidate Karen Handel expressed optimism about her chances in Tuesday's special election in Georgia.

June 20, 2017

Ryan says Trump on board with House health bill

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that President Trump is on board with the House health care reform bill despite reports that he found it "mean."

June 20, 2017

Mark Warner: More states were hacked by the Russians than have come forward

Sen. Mark Warner said Tuesday that more states were hacked, or had hacking attempts, by the Russians than those who have come forward.

June 20, 2017

Steep drop among Republican support for Donald Trump: Poll

A CBS News poll out Tuesday shows President = Trump with his lowest approval rating since taking office, mostly because of a drop in Republican support.

June 20, 2017

Jon Ossoff expresses disgust over attack ad featuring wounded Steve Scalise

Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff expressed disgust over an attack ad against him featuring wounded House Majority Whip Steve Scalise on Election Day in Georgia.

June 20, 2017

Republicans promise a score on Senate health care bill before voting; Democrats disagree

Sen. Roger Wicker said Tuesday that there will be a score on the Senate Republican health care plan before any voting takes place.

June 20, 2017

Donald Trump pushes support for Karen Handel on Election Day in Georgia

President Trump tweeted his support on Tuesday for House Republican candidate Karen Handel.

June 20, 2017

Amy Klobuchar doesn’t see health care passing by July 4 recess

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Monday that she doesn't see health care passing before the July 4 recess, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has suggested.

June 19, 2017