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Hillary Clinton criticizes Donald Trump for lack of women in his admin., defends April Ryan

Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, made a rare post-election public appearance Tuesday to promote the rights and opportunities of women and take aim at the Trump administration.

March 29, 2017

Neil Gorsuch nomination: Liberal groups running ads against him

A liberal group that was formed to fight for the confirmation of Judge Merrick G. Garland to the Supreme Court is now trying to derail President Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch.

March 29, 2017

Senate GOP focused on averting government shutdown, likely delaying fight over border wall funding

Senate Republicans signaled Tuesday that the fight over funding for a border wall will be put on hold until after they hammer out an agreement to avert a government shutdown next month.

March 28, 2017

Mitch McConnell: Independent commission on Russian meddling ‘not necessary’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shot down the idea of establishing an independent commission to investigate Russian attempts to influence the U.S. election, saying he is confident the Senate Intelligence Committee is up to the task.

March 28, 2017

Susan Collins: ‘Following the House investigation is like following a mystery novel’

Sen. Susan Collins on Tuesday likened the House investigation into possible Russia interference to a "mystery novel," saying "you never know what is going to happen next."

March 28, 2017

Paul Ryan backs Devin Nunes in Russia probe

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he does not think that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes should step down from the panel's investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the U.S. elections.

March 28, 2017

Lawmakers push for debate over military involvement in Afghanistan

Members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling on Congress to debate the military's role in Afghanistan, saying it is time for lawmakers to reconsider the costs associated with the nation's continued investment in the "black hole."

March 28, 2017

Lindsey Graham: War fighters bolstered by freedom Donald Trump gives military generals

Senate Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is "very happy" with President Trump's vow to give the military the tools its need to "win" and the freedom he has given to Pentagon officials.

March 28, 2017

Raul Labrador defends House Freedom Caucus opposition to health care bill

Rep. Raul Labrador on Tuesday shot down the notion that the House Freedom Caucus demands in the failed negotiations over health care showed that its members don't care about the most vulnerable members of society.

March 28, 2017

Ryan Zinke touts Donald Trump’s ‘all of the above’ energy plans

Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke says President Trump's approach to energy policy will put the U.S. on a path toward energy independence and help advance the nation's interests across the globe.

March 28, 2017

House Intelligence Committee meetings canceled this week

The House Intelligence Committee won't be meeting this week.

March 28, 2017

Jackie Speier accuses Donald Trump of trying to ‘shut down’ House Intelligence Committee

Rep. Jackie Speier, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, on Tuesday accused President Trump of trying to undermine the panel's investigation into potential ties between Russian and the Trump campaign.

March 28, 2017

Democrats ramp up calls for Devin Nunes to recuse himself from Russia investigation

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee signaled Tuesday they will not let up on their calls for Chairman Devin Nunes to recuse himself from the panel's investigation into Russia's meddling in the U.S. election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign.

March 28, 2017

Democrats target Republicans who backed Trumpcare with ad buys

Democrats believe the GOP's failed health care bill is so toxic that they launched a series of digital ads Monday arguing that those Republicans who voted for the repeal-and-replace plan in committee will pay a political price.

March 27, 2017

Donald Trump’s approval rating hits new low in Gallup poll

President Trump's approval rating has hit a new low in the latest Gallup poll.

March 27, 2017

Tim Walz running for governor in Minnesota in 2018: Report

Rep. Tim Walz of Minnesota is running for governor in 2018.

March 27, 2017

Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, willing to testify in Senate’s Russia investigation

President Trump's son-in-law is open to testifying before a Senate panel investigating Russia's alleged meddling in U.S. elections, according to news reports.

March 27, 2017

Ted Poe, Freedom Caucus defector, says: We can’t keep saying ‘no’

Rep. Ted Poe said Monday the reluctance of the House Freedom Caucus to agree to a compromise on a health care bill convinced him it was time to sever ties with the group, arguing they are getting in the way of progress.

March 27, 2017

Adam Kinzinger: Freedom Caucus hampering GOP’s ability to govern

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Monday the House Freedom Caucus is torpedoing the GOP's ability to govern, and said the party should look to work with Democrats to get things done on Capitol Hill.

March 27, 2017

Chris Coons: Neil Gorsuch nomination ‘almost certainly’ will require GOP to go ‘nuclear’

Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware predicted Monday that Republicans will "almost certainly" have to resort to the "nuclear" option to approve the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.

March 27, 2017