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Washington, D.C.'s member of Congress says permanently ending late-night service on the Metrorail system would hurt not only the local economy but also low-income residents who disproportionately work late shifts. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton , ranking member on the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee, blasted Metro's recent recommendation to close the subway earlier on weekends in order to keep up with long-term maintenance efforts.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down in his City Hall office July 20 for a wide-ranging conversation on the arts - his views on "Hamilton," his role in Chicago culture, his frustration over the aborted Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts and the future of performing arts in the city. And he talked about his idea for three months of compulsory national service for all Americans.
Donald Trump Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump Senate GOP on edge over Trump's falling polls Trump brings conflict with Ryan to Wisconsin MORE Paul Ryan Senate GOP on edge over Trump's falling polls Trump brings conflict with Ryan to Wisconsin Reagan's son: My dad would back McCain, Ryan MORE 's home state on Friday highlights divisions between the top figures in the Republican Party at a critical juncture in the presidential race. Trump will hold an evening rally in Green Bay, Wis., about a three-hour drive north of Ryan's hometown of Janesville, where the Speaker is campaigning to defeat a primary challenger who has been boosted by attention from Trump.
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voted last month to tap $50,000 from the group's political arm to attack Donald Trump Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump Trump brings conflict with Ryan to Wisconsin Senate GOP on edge over Trump's falling polls MORE Becerra opposed the move, arguing the attacks wouldn't directly help Latino candidates get elected, as required under the bylaws of the CHC's political action committee, known as the Bold PAC. The objection forced a rare roll call vote of the PAC members -- a vote Becerra lost 13-4 -- while highlighting fissures within the Hispanic Caucus over how best to attack Trump and exploit the divisive rhetoric and policy positions that have offended many Latinos.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was elected to Congress in 2004, is pictured at the Capitol in January 2005. Lisa Nipp, for USA TODAY U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won her South Florida district six times, but a Democratic primary challenge from a Bernie Sanders-backed law professor is making her seventh try less than a sure bet.
An attorney sued Oklahoma's governor on Tuesday over $140 million in unspent state dollars that he contends should go to state agencies. Attorney David Slane filed the lawsuit with the Oklahoma Supreme Court on behalf of six clients who receive state services through the Department of Human Services.
U.S. Rep. Steve King said Thursday that he's "flabbergasted" that President Barack Obama's administration made what he calls a $400 million ransom payment to Iran. "I think it's a terrible precedent to have established," King said.
David Kustoff takes the stage with his family to thank his supporters as they celebrate his win for District 8 House of Representatives in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. Longtime state Rep. Curry Todd of Collierville has been defeated in the Republican primary by fair and carnival operator Mark Lovell by 37 percentage points.
U.S. Rep. Steve King defended the display of a small Confederate battle flag in his Washington, D.C., office Thursday, saying it is not a racist or pro-slavery symbol. During a town hall meeting at Friendship Haven, he said the controversy over the flag was created by "the left."
Lafayette is playing a role in the race for U.S. Senate as Republican Congressman Todd Young uses the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant as a leg up on his opponent, Democrat Evan Bayh. Mutz admits his visit to the Lafayette plant is a bit ironic, considering he lost against Young's opponent, Evan Bayh in the race for governor back in 1988.
Siding with his running mate, Mike Pence on Thursday declined to endorse John McCain and Kelly Ayotte in their upcoming reelection bids. "I look forward to supporting Republican candidates in the days and weeks ahead all over the country, and so does Donald Trump," McCain told traveling press aboard his plane when asked point blank if he would endorse McCain and Ayotte.
That's more than what occurred during the entire seven months after President Barack Obama directed his team to prepare for 10,000 admissions from the war-torn country. Total admissions for the current budget year now come to about 7,900, and the vast majority of them are Sunni Muslims, records show.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after speaking during a campaign rally at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after speaking during a campaign rally at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla.
" A judge on Thursday appointed a special prosecutor to handle the murder case against the white Chicago police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times, video of which led to large protests and the eventual ouster of the city's police superintendent. At a hearing, Cook County Circuit Judge Vincent Gaughan swore in Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon to handle the prosecution of Officer Jason Van Dyke.
" Republicans' frustration with Donald Trump has reached new heights, with party leaders scrambling to persuade their presidential nominee to abandon divisive tactics that have triggered sinking poll numbers and low morale. Party chairman Reince Priebus is appealing to the New York billionaire's adult children to help amid new signs of a campaign in trouble.
In the 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump and Mike Pence, attempts by correspondent Lesley Stahl to get insights into Pence was noticeably futile. Pence sat and smiled tensely as Trump stole the show.
Senate Democrats have sent a letter to Republican Senate leaders urging Congress to come back from recess in order to pass funding to address the Zika virus, a legislation that was stopped by the left before the break, Politico reported Thursday. "The problems the American people confront do not disappear simply because Congress does," about 40 Senate Democrats wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan, according to the website.
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland March 15, 2013. R MILWAUKEE, WI House Speaker Paul Ryan doesn't appear to be hurting from not being endorsed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Donald Trump's campaign manager said "there's conflict within the Trump campaign" over the Republican nominee not endorsing the House Speaker. Manafort on Trump: 'He's going to support Paul Ryan' Donald Trump's campaign manager said "there's conflict within the Trump campaign" over the Republican nominee not endorsing the House Speaker.