Senate Democrats out-fundraising GOP rivals, polls show

Senate Democrats in this year's toughest re-election races have raised millions more than their Republican opponents as the party looks to turn donor anger at President Donald Trump into success at the polls in November. The 10 incumbents facing re-election in states won by Trump raised $19.9 million during the last three months of 2017, while 24 Republicans competing in primaries to select their challengers raised $6.6 million, a Bloomberg analysis of filings last week with the Senate Office of Public Records shows.

Trump calls rebuttal memo ‘very political’

President Donald Trump defended his decision to not release the Democratic rebuttal of a Republican memo that alleged bias and misconduct by the FBI and Justice Department early in their investigation of Russian election interference, saying on Twitter that the document was "very political." "The Democrats sent a very political and long response memo which they knew, because of sources and methods , would have to be heavily redacted, whereupon they would blame the White House for lack of transparency," Trump said in a tweet.

Bridgeport’s East End could see new interest from businesses

Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Milestone Apartments on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport in 2016. HUD Secretary Julian Castro was on hand to attend the ribbon cutting along with Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Congressman Jim Himes, Mayor Joe Ganim and other town and state officials.

Trump laments ‘shattered’ lives after aides resign

President Donald Trump said Saturday that lives were being "shattered" by allegations that may be false after two of his White House aides quit over domestic abuse accusations. Trump's White House has been heavily criticised for its handling of the allegations, which come amid a national debate over sexual misconduct and the #MeToo movement that has seen an avalanche of claims fell towering figures across various industries.

Businessman Paul Kerr Joins Race for Darrell Issa’s Seat

Joining the growing list of Democrats and Republicans jumping into the race for Rep. Darrell's Issa's Congressional seat since he announced his retirement is Navy veteran and businessman Paul Kerr. Kerr says he's running for office because he's faced the struggles many Americans are going through today, including not having health care, working a minimum wage job and transitioning from the military to civilian life.

Two Ohio police officers fatally shot responding to 911 hang-up…

Westerville Police Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering were fatally shot while walking into an apartment while responding to a "potential domestic situation," police Chief Joe Morbitzer said at a news conference. The cops were at the apartment eight minutes after someone at the home called 911 at 12:02 p.m., Morbitzer said.

Ted Cruz braces Texas GOP for volatile 2018 election season amid Democratic enthusiasm

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing Texas Republicans for a turbulent election year amid super-charged Democratic enthusiasm - including in his own re-election campaign. Traveling the state for GOP events this weekend, Cruz portrayed an uncertain midterm environment that could go down as disastrous for Republicans if they don't work to counteract Democratic energy throughout the country.

Trump’s Anti-#MeToo Tweet Sparks Backlash: President’s…

"If he wants due process for the over dozen sexual assault allegations against him, let's have Congressional hearings tomorrow," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tweets Political Twitter has a bone to pick with President Donald Trump over his tweet Saturday morning arguing that "lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation." "Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation," his tweet said in defense of staff secretary Rob Porter, who left the White House amidst domestic abuse allegations from his two ex-wives.

Lawmakers push for federal nutrition bill for Native youth

A group of Democratic senators and representatives are pushing for federal legislation that would allow for tribes to administer free federal food and nutrition programs to school children. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, both of New Mexico, are among the bill's sponsors.

Electrolux workers, officials talk next steps

There was a mixture of disappointment and optimism in a meeting between state and local officials, community and union leaders and Electrolux employees on Saturday afternoon at St. Cloud City Hall. Electrolux announced Jan. 30 it will end production at the St. Cloud facility by 2020, eliminating 900 jobs at the plant, which manufacturers freezers.

State House of Representatives passes bills seeking to increase fight against opioids

The Washington House passed measures Friday that require drug manufacturers and doctors to do more to fight opioid abuse, part of an effort to save the lives of hundreds of state residents who die as result of overdose every year. House Bill 1047 was passed by an 86-12 vote, while House Bill 2489 received unanimous approval.

Dayton has had solid achievements, but inaction on two major challenges leaves future risks

It remains to be seen whether Gov. Mark Dayton's policy agenda can withstand the test of new demographic, competitive and political realities. Love or hate his policies, Gov. Mark Dayton has always communicated an authenticity about doing what's best for Minnesota and has been a counterweight to the mass of cynicism political candidates today often express toward government.

Trump accuses Democrats of playing politics with memo

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the Democrats of playing politics with classified information, asserting that their memo countering GOP allegations about the conduct of the FBI's Russia probe was a trap meant to "blame the White House for lack of transparency." Citing national security concerns, the White House notified the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the president was "unable" to declassify the Democratic memo.

Trump won’t declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe, tweets that it was – political’

President Trump blocked on Friday the release of a classified Democratic memo rebutting Republican claims that top federal law enforcement officials had abused their surveillance powers in spying on a former Trump campaign aide. WASHINGTON - Citing national security concerns, the White House has notified the House Intelligence Committee that President Donald Trump is ''unable'' to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.

Lobbying expenses spiked as Congress shaped tax overhaul

This Dec. 3, 2015, file photo shows an existing home for sale in Roswell, Ga. Money spent on lobbying by corporations, trade associations and special interest groups spiked during the final three months of 2017 as they battled for the biggest breaks possible in the most dramatic rewrite of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years.

Trump won’t declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe

Citing national security concerns, the White House has notified the House Intelligence Committee that President Donald Trump is "unable" to declassify a memo drafted by Democrats that counters GOP allegations about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe. to the committee Friday that the memo contains "numerous properly classified and especially sensitive passages" and asked the intelligence panel to revise the memo with the help of the Justice Department.