Bipartisan opioid legislation heads to Trump’s desk
In an act of bipartisanship, Congress has sent a comprehensive opioid legislation package to the desk of President Donald Trump.
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At Rochester rally, Trump makes a case for Minnesota Republicans in November
In a wide-ranging speech in front of a capacity crowd at Mayo Civic Center, President Donald Trump touted his achievement along with Minnesota GOP hopefuls. The rally also drew a large group of protesters.
Congress OKs opioid legislation in show of bipartisanship
In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks at the Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner in Lexington, Ky. Republicans and Democrats in Congress have approved bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing the country's devastating opioid addiction.
GOP senator out on Saturday due to wedding
Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana will be out Saturday because he is walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.
Look at All These Big-Name Politicians Coming to Arizona
At least four former presidential candidates, a former Arizona governor, and the 43rd President of the United States are among the big-name politicians coming to the state this month to stump for candidates in high-profile races. Republican Congresswoman Martha McSally, running in a competitive Senate race against Democratic Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, nabbed the biggest prize.
Sources describe FBI’s probe on Kavanaugh
The FBI's supplemental investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh was limited in scope from the beginning. There was never a directive to the FBI to investigate a third assault allegation against Kavanaugh, or to probe his drinking habits and whether he lied about them to the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to a source briefed on the investigation.
LaPolice, a Dem, claims to be more Republican than U.S. Rep. Marshall
Thank you for Reading! On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. The U.S. House District 1 candidate spoke to The Mercury on Wednesday about his campaign against U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, a Republican from Great Bend.
Texas congresswoman fires intern arrested for data leak
AUSTIN, Texas A Houston Democratic congresswoman has fired an unpaid intern after he was arrested by the U.S. Capitol police for allegedly posting online the home addresses of Republican senators backing Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Here’s how all 100 senators stand on Brett Kavanaugh right now
How will your senators vote? The count is changing by the hour, but here's what we see at the moment culminating in testimony given by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh's first accuser, and then by Kavanaugh himself. Nearly everyone agrees that in their appearances before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Ford and Judge Kavanaugh were starkly different in terms of .
Ted Cruz raised $12m this summera “a huge haul but not enough to keep pace with Beto O’Rourke gusher
Donations have poured into Sen. Ted Cruz's coffers faster than ever, and on Thursday he revealed the best quarterly tally of his reelection effort: a $12 million haul that would be the envy of nearly any Senate candidate in the country. Rep. Beto O'Rourke hasn't revealed his total for July through September but based on data already available, he raised at least $17 million -- and likely far more, pulling even further ahead of an incumbent Republican whose party hasn't lost a statewide contest in two decades.
Susan Collins reviews FBI report on Kavanaugh: “It appears to be a very thorough investigation”
At least two of the crucial swing votes in the battle to confirm Brett Kavanaugh have weighed in after an initial viewing of the FBI report on the Supreme Court nominee's background following allegations of sexual misconduct raised by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. In a show of support for her own own party, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said that the FBI's work appeared to show the results of "a very thorough investigation."
Did Texas woman’s political yard sign go too far? Sid Miller calls her out, and others call cops
Marion Stanford expected the political sign she painted to rile up some folks in her small town of Hamilton in Central Texas. But she didn't expect to end up in a heated Facebook exchange with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, or for the police to show up to confiscate her sign.
What makes an effective federal lawmaker? Bob Casey and Lou Barletta joust on question
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a Republican form Hazleton, portrays U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. as ineffective. Casey, a Democrat from Scranton, touts his record of passing bipartisan legislation.
Who did the FBI interview for Brett Kavanaugh report?
The FBI interviewed nine witnesses in its investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual misconduct, the White House said. The FBI ended up interviewing nine witnesses in its investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual misconduct when he was in high school and college.
Leading N.J. pastor says Bob Menendez takes black voters for granted
Several polls out this week weren't good news for Sen. Bob Menendez. One even showed him neck and neck with Republican Bob Hugin -- a startling turn of events in the year of an expected blue wave across the country.
Kavanaugh vote: Grassley says – no hint of misconduct’ in FBI report Source: Cox Media Group
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All the times Kavanaugh is suspected of misleading the Senate under oath
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's critics say his history of making evasive, misleading, and provably false statements under oath should disqualify him from sitting on the nation's highest court. Whether Brett Kavanaugh claims a seat on the Supreme Court may be determined by this week's FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him, but critics of the nominee say his history of making evasive, misleading, and provably false statements under oath should disqualify him no matter what the FBI finds.
Udall: Amtrak dropping plans for bus service on Southwest Chief route in New Mexico
Amtrak's Southwest Chief, which runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles and has several stops in New Mexico, will drop its plan to convert a segment of the rail line between Dodge City, Kan., and Albuquerque to bus service, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Wednesday. The senator said in a news release that he secured a commitment from a top Amtrak official during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to continue rail service on that segment through fiscal year 2019.
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce hosts meet the candidates forum
Photo by Janelle Patterson Congressman Bill Johnson speaks with attendees of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce candidates forum at Marietta College Wednesday before ascending the stage. Photo by Janelle Patterson Candidates Shoshanna Brooker, left, and Shawna Roberts, right, speak with Sue Sipe, center, before the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce candidates forum at Marietta College Wednesday.
Bank earnings may have upside; Bernie targets banks
AML for all The Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into the money-laundering scandal at Danske Bank. The Danish bank said it is cooperating with the probe.