Kavanaugh Floor Vote Awaits FBI Investigation
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., helped broker a deal to have the FBI look into allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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In deep red Iowa, a Democratic challenger is snapping at Steve King’s heels
With dogged determination and an affable style, J.D. Scholten might just be in with a chance against the infamous GOP congressman. J.D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th congressional district, is gaining ground on his opponent, Republican Rep. Steve King.
Opinion: Beware the Dog Days of August
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to his Capitol office after the Republican Senate policy lunch that took place at the National Republican Senatorial Committee on Tuesday. Nothing happens in August, right? At least that's always the usual explanation for the mass exodus that leaves Washington nearly uninhabited for much of D.C.'s dog days.
Matt Rosendale Wins Montana GOP Senate Primary
Montana state Auditor Matt Rosendale won the GOP nomination for Senate on Tuesday. State Auditor Matt Rosendale won the GOP nomination Tuesday night to take on Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in November. With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Rosendale led a four-way field with 33 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press.
Commerce Secretary absent at Heritage Foundation event sponsored by Taiwan Civil Government
On May 23 Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross skipped out of a Heritage Foundation event sponsored by Taiwan Civil Government. Ross was to talk about trade between the People's Republic of China and the United States along with other topics.
Opinion: The Infrastructure Plan Is Like Our Roads. Both Are Falling Apart
With Speaker Paul D. Ryan backing a fragmented approach, the door could be closing on an infrastructure overhaul, Nellenbach and Varn write. Congress is beginning to give up on the idea of a sweeping infrastructure bill, pointing to the looming midterm elections and the funding boosts that passed in the recent omnibus package.
Photos of the March for Our Lives Rally in Washington
A demonstrator is seen on the National Mall near the student-led March for Our Lives rally on Pennsylvania Avenue to call for action to prevent gun violence. Thousands took to the streets of Washington on Saturday to protest inaction by Congress on gun violence.
LGBTQ Women Balance Opportunity, Possible Extinction in Congress
If Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema vacates her 9th District seat to run for Senate, there could be no LGBTQ women in the House in the next Congress. It's been almost 20 years since Tammy Baldwin 's historic election, yet just one woman has followed her through the LGBTQ glass ceiling.
Will the Republicans accept Kid Rock?
I admit I've never been a big Romney fan, but I thought it would be great if he were in the United States Senate. I was legitimately excited about the prospect of him running in Utah in 2018.
Alabama GOP Senate Candidates Fight Over Loyalty to Trump
Alabama Senate candidate, Rep. Mo Brooks, says he supported President Donald Trump in the general election, after backing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the primary. President Donald Trump may be embroiled in scandal in Washington, D.C. But in Alabama - a state he won by nearly 30 points last fall - he remains extremely popular.
GOP lawmaker, pockets stuffed with bank cash, leads assault on consumer bureau
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is a top recipient of contributions from banks and financial firms. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is a top recipient of contributions from banks and financial firms.
A Californian will be the first woman of color elected to House…
Reps. Barbara Lee and Linda Sanchez are facing off for a spot in House leadership. A woman of color will be elected to join House leadership this week for the first time, and she'll be a Democrat from California.
Nevada’s Cresent Hardy Hospitalized for ‘Minor Heart Attack’
Nevada Republican Rep. Cresent Hardy was hospitalized for a "minor heart attack," according to a spokesman's statement on Monday and several Las Vegas news outlets. He has "undergone a routine medical procedure" after the attack, the statement said, adding that he remains under observation by doctors.
‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag being investigated by the EEOC as
AUGUST 11: William Temple of Brunswick, Ga., a member of the Golden Isle Tea Party, waves a flag outside of Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University before the Republican presidential debate in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 11, 2011. The debate will feature eight Republican candidates.
Lowdown: Takata Airbag Recall Is Massive But Drivers Unaware
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