Businesswoman Chele Farley to challenge Gillibrand

Republican Chele Farley, who most recently served as New York City finance chair of the state party, on Thursday launched a run against U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who is up for re-election to a second full term this fall. Farley, a partner at the equity firm Mistral Capital, launched her effort with a video that borrowed an argument recently deployed by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo : New York State pays roughly more in federal taxes than it gets back in federal aid - money, Farley said, that could be used to rebuild state infrastructure and boost education, among other things.

Duckworth, Saying She’s Pregnant, Would Be First Sitting Senator to Give Birth

Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, will become the first United States senator to give birth while in that office when she delivers her second child this spring, she announced on Tuesday. Ms. Duckworth, who gave birth to her daughter Abigail in November 2014 while serving in the House of Representatives, is already one of only 10 women who have given birth while serving in Congress.

Back to work: Government shutdown ending as Dems relent

Congress sped toward reopening the government late Monday as Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the plight of young immigrant "dreamers" and other contentious issues.

Trump hails – perfect day’ for women’s demo as protesters march against him

US president Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" of his first year in office - while women across America rallied against him and his policies. Mr Trump wrote: "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months.

Trump tweets about women’s marches as protesters gather

President Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office - while women across the nation rallied against him and his policies. "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months," the Republican wrote Saturday afternoon.

The Latest: Trump says women marching for ‘economic success’

President Donald Trump has tweeted that it's a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "unprecedented economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office. People participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday are in fact denouncing Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more.

Congress agrees to fund government for 3 weeks; immigration debate continues

After the Senate passed the bill by an 81-18 margin Monday afternoon, the House of Representatives concurred with the measure 266-150, sending it to President Donald Trump, whose signature would bring an end to the impasse. Between 700,000 and 800,000 federal employees were furloughed during the standoff, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

Progressives find little support for an Oprah campaign

Oprah Winfrey speaks during an interview at "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations" event in New York on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Oprah Winfrey speaks during an interview at "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations" event in New York on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.

End of voter fraud commission is a win for the left, but a loss for…

Republican Senators Recommend Charges Against Author of Trump Dossier - WASHINGTON - More than a year after Republican leaders promised to investigate Russian interference in the presidential election, two influential Republicans on Friday made the first known congressional criminal referral The FBI is investigating the Clinton Foundation The FBI has been quietly investigating the Clinton Foundation for months, reviving a probe that was dialed back during the 2016 election amid tensions between Justice Department prosecutors and FBI agents about the politically charged case, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Republican Senators Recommend Charges Against Author of Trump Dossier - WASHINGTON - More than a year after Republican leaders promised to investigate Russian interference in the presidential election, two influential Republicans on Friday made the first known congressional criminal referral The FBI is investigating the Clinton Foundation The FBI has been quietly investigating the Clinton Foundation for months, reviving a probe that was dialed back during the 2016 election amid tensions between Justice Department prosecutors and FBI agents about the politically charged case, according to people familiar with the matter.

Minnesotaa s Tina Smith replaces Al Franken in Senate, marking record number of 22 female senators

There will be a record number of women serving in the U.S. Senate once Democrat Tina Smith, the outgoing lieutenant governor of Minnesota, is sworn-in Wednesday as a U.S. senator representing that state. Smith's addition to the Senate brings the total number of female senators to 22, according to Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics.

Trump, Dem Presidential Hopefuls to Hit the Campaign Trail This Year

About two dozen Democrats are mulling the race for the White House including governors, senators, and House lawmakers, according to the network news. And NBC News reported former Vice President Joe Biden will be looking like a candidate this year as he plans to raise money for Democratic senators seeking re-election and get involved in House campaigns.

Impromptus: Balls and strikes, &c.by Jay Nordlinger Since the rise of …

Should we "call balls and strikes"? Should we ump the Trump presidency? Should we go day by day, issue by issue, pointing out what's "good" and what's "bad"? Or should we take an overall stance on Trump - his fitness for office, and his effect on the country and world? There is merit to both approaches, I think, and many of us have done some of each. I can tell you this about umping: It's far more pleasant to call pitches that are favorable to Trump, rather than unfavorable.

Trump aides hope tax win slow slide in poll numbers

's rocky first year in office, White House aides view imminent victory on a tax overhaul as a starting point to strengthen his weak approval ratings ahead of key congressional elections next November. 's poll numbers needed to start rising to limit the damage in 2018 elections in which his fellow Republicans' continued control of Congress will be at stake.