Missouri governora s troubles could trickle down to statea s competitive Senate contest

Missouri's U.S. Senate contest could be tied to the fate of the state's Republican governor, Eric Greitens, who is facing calls to resign after a shocking report detailing an alleged nonconsensual sexual encounter with his former hairdresser. The highly competitive race, in which both parties are heavily invested in winning, could determine which side controls the upper chamber in Congress next year.

Muslim lawmakers call on senators to oppose Pompeo

Democratic Reps. Keith Ellison and Andr Carson are calling on Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders to oppose the confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State, citing his "history of anti-Muslim sentiment and discrimination."

Will Democrats pluck the next president from city hall?

In this Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention in San Diego. Garcetti, like other Democratic mayors considering the presidential race in 2020, is hoping to show party activists that his experience running a city can preview success on the national scene.

The Zuckerberg Hearings Prove Government Shouldn’t Regulate Facebook

In the year 2018, at the height of The Russia Scare, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was hauled in front of a tribunal of tech-illiterate politicians and asked to explain himself. "It was my mistake, and I'm sorry," Zuckerberg told senators who are upset about the company's exploitation of user data-which, unbeknownst to them, was social media's entire business model.

The Latest: New Zealand wary of Trump’s Pacific trade U-turn

New Zealand remains wary of President Donald Trump's apparent U-turn on a Pacific trade deal, after Trump said the U.S. is considering rejoining an 11-nation trade pact it earlier withdrew from. New Zealand Trade Minister David Parker says it isn't clear yet "how real it is" given the differing views about the deal held within the U.S. administration.

Missouri governor mirrors Trump in quest to survive scandal

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens speaks at a news conference about allegations related to his extramarital affair with his hairdresser, in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Greitens initiated a physically aggressive unwanted sexual encounter with his hairdresser and threatened to distribute a partially nude photo of her if she spoke about it, according to testimony from the woman released Wednesday by a House investigatory committee.

Trump flips on trade pact, weighs rejoining Pacific Rim deal

In a striking reversal, President Donald Trump has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of the United States rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, a free trade deal he pulled out of during his first days in office as part of his "America first" agenda.

Panel tackles lack of high-speed internet in Indian Country

Librarians, policymakers and other experts gathered Thursday in Washington, D.C., for a panel discussion on the legislation and the needs of tribal communities. Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn told the group that investing in broadband infrastructure is critical because those investments increasingly determine which cities, towns and tribal nations thrive.

Acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter said Thursday that some 79…

The acting head of the IRS says the current tax-filing season has gone well, while acknowledging the tough challenge the cash-strapped agency faces of administering the new tax law that will affect 2019 returns. Acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter told Congress Thursday that some 79 million refunds totaling about $226 billion have been issued as of April 6, averaging $2,900 - up $13 from last year.

Wendy Vitter won’t say if Supreme Court was right to outlaw segregated schools

Wendy Vitter, testifying Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee with her husband, former Sen. David Vitter, R-La., at right, said 'separate but equal' public education was immoral policy, but she would not say whether the Supreme Court was right to outlaw it. President Donald Trump has nominated her to be a U.S. District Court judge in New Orleans.

Trump asks U.S. trade officials to look into joining Trans-Pacific Partnership

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of the United States rejoining negotiations on the Pacific Rim agreement after he pulled out last year as part of his "America first" agenda. Farm-state lawmakers said Thursday after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump that he had told his trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, to look into the possibility of getting back into TPP.

Senate and Governor Approval Numbers are Bad News for Democrats

If you're a Democrat, there is almost no good news in the latest Morning Consult governor and senator approval rankings. They can take comfort that it looks like they'll be taking back the governor's office in Illinois and that Scott Walker looks like he's in real trouble in Wisconsin.

Mark Zuckerberg Refuses to Admit How Facebook Works: Gadfly

The most troubling takeaway from two days of congressional hearings on Facebook Inc. was this: Mark Zuckerberg didn't want to explain how the social network operates. The Facebook CEO ducked questions from lawmakers about what types of information the company collects and how it uses the data for advertising purposes.

The Paul Ryan Retirement Bombshell — And The Fallout

THE AFTERMATH OF THE PAUL RYAN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT After Paul Ryan announced he won't be seeking re-election , Matt Fuller unpacks how his true legacy is Donald Trump, while Jonathan Cohn and Arthur Delaney argue Ryan cemented the GOP's identity when it comes to the social safety net. And take a look at the GOP shadow race for the speakership, as well as who might win his seat .

Vote slated for Wheeler to be EPA’s No. 2

The Senate is set to vote on Andrew Wheeler to be the number two official at the Environmental Protection Agency amid ethics concerns plaguing EPA chief Scott Pruitt and calls from Democrats for him to resign. Two GOP leadership aides told CNN they expected Wheeler to be approved, which would make him the latest appointee at the agency with close ties to the energy industry.