McKinley visits C.H.A.N.G.E.
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., visited the C.H.A.N.G.E., Inc. administrative office Monday to participate in a round table discussion on how the organization is working to combat the opiate epidemic.
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Students marching for gun reform close in on Paul Ryan’s hometown
Students in Wisconsin are going more than just the extra mile to fight for school safety and push for gun legislation. A group of teen advocates from across the state are bringing the battle for gun reform to House Speaker Paul Ryan's back yard in Janesville.
Census question draws protest
The Trump administration's decision to ask people about their citizenship in the 2020 census set off worries among Democrats on Tuesday that immigrants will dodge the survey altogether, diluting political representation for states that tend to vote Democratic and robbing many communities of federal dollars.
Senate women in both parties pressure leaders for a vote on sexual harassment bill
In a bipartisan reproach, all 22 female U.S. senators Wednesday urged their leaders to bring to a vote measures meant to strengthen the hand of victims of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. The Senate has so far declined to take up any effort.
Gov. Holcomb spoke at the FDIC on April 26, 2017.
A high-level Republican staffer in the Indiana House of Representatives has been appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to lead the state's purchasing and property management agency. The Republican governor announced Tuesday that former House GOP chief of staff Lesley Crane will start her new job next week leading the Department of Administration.
Rep. Mark Meadows Flags Another ‘Troubling’ Page-Strzok Text Message
Rep. Mark Meadows is tweeting about a newly revealed July 2016 text message between FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page that in his words, "show a troubling reference to former FBI Director James Comey potentially intervening in the 2016 election." That July 2016 text -- from Page to Strzok -- begins: "Ha.
Maryland redistricting case comes before Supreme Court
In this Tuesday, April 4, 2017, file photo, the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court has already heard, but not decided, a major case about political line-drawing that has the potential to reshape American politics.
GOP ponders how to fill rest of 2018
Republican leaders are mulling what to do for the rest of the year after passing a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package. Legislative activity will slow down dramatically after the Easter recess as vulnerable incumbents seek to spend more time campaigning ahead of the fall midterm elections.
VP Pence visit aims to fire up Minnesota Republicans
Gallery: Vice President Mike Pence shook hands with one of the guests who had been waiting to greet him at the Minnesota National Guard - 934th Airlift Wing Tuesday afternoon. Gallery: Vice President Mike Pence waved to the crowd of guests waiting to greet him at the Minnesota National Guard - 934th Airlift Wing Tuesday afternoon.
Adding citizenship question to census drawing protests
The Trump administration's decision to ask people about their citizenship in the 2020 census set off worries among Democrats on Tuesday that immigrants will dodge the survey altogether, diluting political representation for states that tend to vote Democratic and robbing many communities of federal dollars. Not since 1950 has the census collected citizenship data from the whole population, rather than just a population sample, says the Congressional Research Service.
Supreme Court to weigh partisan gerrymandering Wednesday
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a Maryland case brought by Republican voters who are challenging the way Democratic state officials drew the boundaries of a sprawling congressional district now held by Rep. John Kevin Delaney 2020 Dem contenders travel to key primary states Overnight Tech: FTC nominees promise focus on data breaches AT&T wants antitrust chief to testify in merger trial Experts fear US losing ground to China on AI MORE Republicans in the district claim state officials intentionally and unconstitutionally packed Maryland's 6th Congressional District with Democrats to beat the Republican incumbent, then-Rep. Roscoe Bartlett. The case opens a second front in the war over partisan gerrymandering.
Former Disney star joins White House press team
The White House press office is getting a bit more Sunshine these days -- former Disney Channel star Caroline Sunshine, that is. She's joining the team as a press assistant.
Escaping her past, kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart moves forward
Activist Elizabeth Smart, 30 poses for a portrait, on March 27, 2018, following an interview with USA TODAY, in New York. After being kidnapped from her home at age 14 and rescued nine months later, Smart has used her ordeal to become a champion for child safety.
Governor appoints new head for Indiana administration agency
A high-level Republican staffer in the Indiana House of Representatives has been appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to lead the state's purchasing and property management agency. The Republican governor announced Tuesday that former House GOP chief of staff Lesley Crane will start her new job next week leading the Department of Administration.
Breaking the Schumer Stall
One underreported story of the Trump Presidency is how Democrats have abused Senate rules to block political appointees from taking their posts. Senate Republicans have been too slow to press the issue, though they are finally working on a way around Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's obstructionism.
Georgia lawmakers pass bills on online snooping, free speech, bail
Georgia lawmakers passed dozens of bills Tuesday, as they rush to complete their work before the legislative session is set to end Thursday night. Neither the House nor Senate is convening inside the Capitol on Wednesday, meaning that legislators have only one more day left to send their proposals to Gov. Nathan Deal's desk.
Romney Says He’s More Conservative Than Trump on Immigration
Mitt Romney, who is running for U.S. Senate, said during a question and answer session in Utah Monday that he is "more of a hawk on immigration than even the president." "My view was these DACA kids shouldn't all be allowed to stay in the country legally," he said, according to The Daily Herald .
Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross
A question about citizenship status on the 2020 US census has been criticised by Democrats who say it will intimidate immigrants and discourage them from participating. The population count taken every 10 years is required by the US Constitution and used to determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives as well as how federal money is distributed to local communities.
NORC Poll: Trump’s approval rating up from historic lows
The good news for President Donald Trump? His approval rating is up 7 points since last month, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The bad news? That only lifts Trump's approval to 42 percent, low for a president at this point in his tenure.
Growing field vies to replace US Rep. Trey Gowdy in Congress Source: AP
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