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In this April 7, 2017, file photo, U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., arrives for the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, dinged over Chuck Schumer fundraiser

Sen. Joe Donnelly's rivals are taking aim at him over news reports indicating the Indiana Democrat is set to attend a fundraiser this weekend headlined by Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, who Republicans have blamed for orchestrating the recent government shutdown.

January 26, 2018
In this Jan. 16, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. An Associated Press review of statements made under oath by Trump gives clues about how he might handle questions from special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators. Its not clear when or even if Mueller and his team will question Trump, though the topic has been broached. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Donald Trump to tout tax cut law in Pennsylvania

President Trump is heading to western Pennsylvania on Thursday to tout the new tax cut law, returning to the blue-collar voters who backed him in 2016 to highlight his efforts to "bring back" manufacturing jobs and revitalize the region.

January 17, 2018
While keeping a steady stream of criticism running against President Trump, Ohio Republicans say, Gov. John Kasich has grown delusional and is so far out of touch with the party's base that he would struggle to win a primary race in his home state. (Associated Press/File)

John Kasich hints at Donald Trump challenge in 2020

From his perch in the Ohio governor's mansion, Republican John Kasich is keeping a keen eye on President Trump's every move and showing a willingness -- some say eagerness -- to hurl rotten tomatoes toward the leader of his party when he gets upset with the act.

January 15, 2018
"My team has worked with all three branches of government to finalize a process that we have used to restore the rights of more than 173,000 Virginians," said Gov. Terry McAuliffe in his final State of the Commonwealth address. (Associated Press)

Terry McAuliffe celebrates gains in final State of the Commonwealth address

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe took a victory lap Wednesday in his final State of the Commonwealth address, looking back at four years of economic growth and looking ahead to a potential future on the national stage, where his name has become part of the 2020 presidential conversation.

January 10, 2018
Gov. Chris Christie delivered his final state of the state address in Trenton, New Jersey on Tuesday before handing over control to Gov.-elect Phil Murphy. (Associated PRess)

Chris Christie: New Jersey better off after tenure

Gov. Chris Christie delivered his last State of the State address Tuesday in New Jersey, saying he'd overseen an economic revolution that left residents far better off than when he was elected in 2009.

January 9, 2018
Sen. Chris Murphy, Connecticut Democrat, is shown during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 11, 2017. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Chris Murphy raises money off Arpaio Senate bid

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is raising money off Joe Arpaio's announcement that he is running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, saying the nation has an "obligation' to keep the former Maricopa County sheriff out of Congress.

January 9, 2018