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Steve Stivers, NRCC chairman, says neither party can afford more races like Georgia’s

Rep. Steve Stivers, head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said Monday that he's optimistic about Republicans fundraising heading into 2018, despite falling behind their Democratic counterparts in May.

June 19, 2017

New ad connects Jon Ossoff with Republican congressmen shooting

A new television ad connects Georgia House candidate Jon Ossoff with the shooting of Republican congressmen in Virginia last week.

June 19, 2017

Donald Trump tweets in support of Karen Handel in final days of Georgia race

President Trump tweeted Monday urging voters to get out and support Karen Handel in the Georgia special election.

June 19, 2017

Jeff Flake: July 4 deadline on health care is ‘pretty quick’

Sen. Jeff Flake said Monday that the July 4 deadline on health care was "pretty quick," but the Senate is "trying" to pass something.

June 19, 2017

Jay Sekulow, Donald Trump’s attorney, says there’s ‘nothing to investigate’ over James Comey firing

President Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow reiterated Monday that "there is nothing to investigate" when it comes to the president's decision to fire former FBI Director James B. Comey.

June 19, 2017

Chris Liddell encouraged by tech CEOs’ willingness to work with the White House

Chris Liddell,, director of Strategic Initiatives at the White House, said Monday that the White House is encouraged by technology CEOs' willingness to work together.

June 19, 2017

Kellyanne Conway still thinks health care, taxes will be done by the end of the year

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said Monday she still believes health care and taxes will be done by the end of the year.

June 19, 2017

House Democrats beat Republican counterparts in fundraising totals

House Democrats last money raised more campaign money than their Republican counterparts.

June 18, 2017

Scalise still critical, but expected to recover: Doctor

Dr. Jack Sava, director of trauma at MedStar Washington Hospital, said Friday that House Majority Leader Steve Scalise remains in critical condition, but is expected to recover.

June 16, 2017

Paul Ryan receives familiar 2018 challenger

Speaker Paul Ryan received a challenger in his 2018 race from a familiar face on Friday.

June 16, 2017

Steve Scalise critical but improving, will require additional operations: Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center released an update on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's condition late Thursday.

June 16, 2017

Jackie Speier says the actions of Steve Scalise, others cannot be forgotten

Rep. Jackie Speier said Friday that she has the "greatest sympathy" for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who is in critical condition after being shot in the hip by a gunman, and says his actions cannot be forgotten.

June 16, 2017

Kellyanne Conway argues Democrats can do more to change the rhetoric in politics

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said Friday that Democrats could do more to tone down their rhetoric in the wake of the shooting attack on Republican leaders practicing baseball earlier this week.

June 16, 2017

Donald Trump says he is under investigation by Robert Mueller, slams probe as ‘witch hunt’

President Trump confirmed he is being investigated on Friday in a new tweet.

June 16, 2017

Mo Brooks says he’s still trying to piece together details of the Alexandria shooting

Rep. Mo Brooks said Friday that he's focused on re-creating what happened at the shooting at Wednesday's baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

June 16, 2017

Tom Cole: Donald Trump should stop tweeting on Russia case

Rep. Tom Cole said Friday that President Trump should stop tweeting and commenting on the Russia investigation.

June 16, 2017

Ron DeSantis: Members of Congress can have good relations and still disagree

Rep. Ron DeSantis said Friday that members of Congress can have good relationships and still not agree with each other on policy matters.

June 16, 2017

Suspicious package in Karen Handel’s Georgia neighborhood: Report

Police activity in Republican candidate Karen Handel's Georgia neighborhood Thursday concerned white powder found in envelopes in her and her fellow neighbors' mailboxes.

June 15, 2017

FBI recovers handgun, rifle from Alexandria baseball field

The FBI said Thursday that they have recovered a handgun and rifle from a gunman's attack on Republican lawmakers Wednesday at a Virginia baseball field.

June 15, 2017

Nancy Pelosi: ‘Outrageous’ for Republicans to blame Democrats for heated rhetoric

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed outrage at her Republican colleagues Thursday for implying that Wednesday's shooting could make for good campaign ads in 2018.

June 15, 2017