Senators seek data on Americans caught up in surveillance

In this April 7, 2017, file photo, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Paul and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., are asking the nation's top intelligence official to release more information about the communications of American citizens swept up in surveillance operations.

‘Drain the swamp’ more a Trump slogan than a practice so far

The leader of a bipartisan good-government group, Zach Wamp, headed to the White House last week to ask whether President Donald Trump's "drain the swamp" slogan would ever be more than a throwaway campaign slogan. One of the president's closest aides, Steve Bannon, assured him it's a priority.

Future of revamped health care bill remains dubious in House

President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the significance of pushing Republican health care legislation through the House next week, a retreat from more bullish White House pronouncements a day earlier, which had gotten a skeptical reception at the Capitol. In brief comments to reporters Friday, Trump said the attempt to rekindle the GOP drive to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law is "coming along well."

Utah poll: Evan McMullin leads Orrin Hatch in potential Senate matchup

A new poll revealed that former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin would defeat incumbent Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch in a potential matchup in a US Senate race, Salt Lake City's KSL-TV reported . The poll by JMC Analytics and commissioned by The Centrist Project, an organization that is recruiting candidates for public office in 2018, found that 33 percent of Utah residents would vote for McMullin and 29 percent would vote for Hatch, while 11 percent would vote for a Democrat if the election were held today.

California cities ready to fight Trumpa s call to punish so-called a sanctuary citiesa

California cities are mobilizing to fight the Trump administration's effort to strip federal funding from so-called sanctuary cities, which do not enforce federal immigration policy. Even as the Justice Department on Friday advised eight local governments and the state of California that they were at risk of losing federal dollars if they don't cooperate, several cities had already directed their lobbyists to oppose such efforts.

Nevada Democrats Want Say in Congress Hearing on Nuke Dump

Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information [...] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, [...] Nevada Democrats Want Say in Congress Hearing on Nuke Dump With Congress talking about reviving a mothballed plan to entomb the nation's most radioactive waste in the Nevada desert, top state officials and most of its federal representatives are resuming a 35-year fight to block it.

Democrats partner with political newcomers aiming to create anti-Trump wave in 2018 midterms

Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff was the top vote-getter last Tuesday in Georgia's 6th Congressional District in a special election to replace Tom Price, who is now the secretary of health and human services. A wave of first-time candidates eager to fight President Trump and his young administration plan to challenge House Republican incumbents, giving Democratic Party leaders hope that they can capiA talA ize on the anger and intensity at grass-roots protests and town hall meetings across the country this year.

Trump secrecy moves threaten his ‘drain the swamp’ pledge

The leader of a bipartisan good-government group, Zach Wamp, headed to the White House last week to ask whether President Donald Trump's "drain the swamp" slogan would ever be more than a throwaway campaign slogan. One of the president's closest aides, Steve Bannon, assured him it's a priority.

Democrat in Georgia Runoff: I’d Have Voted for Obamacare, and No Comment on Supporting Pelosi

Jon Ossoff, the young liberal running to replace Tom Price in Georgia's traditionally-Republican but Trump-skeptical Sixth Congressional District, has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars in contributions from out-of-state donors . Many of them are liberals who want to deal President Trump a clear electoral blow, which will help shape the media narrative in advance of the 2018 midterm elections.

Marching for science that’s vital to Oregon’s economy, environment and health

We are in the midst of an unprecedented assault on science and evidence-based policy which will have profound impacts in Oregon and beyond. The White House has proposed a massive 31 percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency budget, which could reduce Oregonians' access to clean air and water.

We found all of those paid protestors – they work for the GOP

One of President Donald Trump's favorite lies - that the thousands of people who have taken to the streets in protest against him are being paid by Democrats to do so - just became quite ironic. According to a report by the Arizona Republic , the state's Republican party plotted to pay for protesters to flood a Democratic congresswoman's constituents meeting.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: ‘I am studying more about the impeachment process’

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said at a town hall this week that she is studying more about the impeachment process amid the investigations into whether any aides to President Donald Trump's campaign were involved in Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Gabbard cautioned though that getting rid of Trump would mean a President Mike Pence, who she argued would be more effective in pushing a conservative agenda through Congress.

Cummings: Democratic Party needs to have &…

Rep. Elijah Cummings said Friday that Democrats need to have "a big tent" concept when it comes to rebuilding the party, something he hopes former President Barack Obama will help accomplish. The Democratic Party needs to get back to supporting candidates who may be pro-life or pro-gun rights but in line with the party on other issues, Mr. Cummings said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."

Trump, Republicans face tricky task of averting U.S. government shutdown

President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans who control Congress face their first major budget test next week, with the threat of a U.S. government shutdown potentially hinging on his proposed Mexican border wall as well as Obamacare funding. With Republicans controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress, keeping the federal government operating is a basic test of their ability to govern, but their task could become even more complicated if they insist on using the spending legislation to bring about contentious policy changes.

Why Trump cannot brush off demands for his taxes

"President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at the protesters who took part in marches across the country Saturday to demand that he release his tax returns, declaring on Twitter that 'The election is over!' "Trump's comments followed a nationwide Tax March that drew thousands of people in dozens of cities on the country's traditionally recognized deadline to file taxes, April 15." He bizarrely argued: "I did what was an almost an impossible thing to do for a Republican - easily won the Electoral College! Now Tax Returns are brought up again?" The one has nothing to do with the other, of course. Voters didn't put him there to act as an autocrat, responsible to no one.

Lawmakers revisiting requiring those on Medicaid to work

FILE - In this March 21, 2107 file photo, President Donald Trump, with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington to rally support for the Republican health care overhaul. W... WASHINGTON - A simple question - should adults who are able to work be required to do so to get taxpayer-provided health insurance? - could lead to major changes in the social safety net.