Sen. Whitehouse: Release of Fusion GPS Transcript Refutes GOP Distortions

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse defended his Democratic colleague Sen. Dianne Feinstein for making public the closed-door congressional testimony of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson, telling MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Wednesday that it helped clarify what he told the Judiciary Committee. What Republicans "tried to do is create this sense that there's some collusion between the Russians and Christopher Steele, the guy who wrote the dossier that Glenn Simpson and Fusion GPS published," Whitehouse said.

Joe Arpaio a Rising Star for Flake’s Seat in Arizona

Two days after former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced he would seek the seat of retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, a new poll showed him in a virtual tie for the Republican nomination. According to a ABC-15/OHPI poll conducted by the ABC-TV affiliate in Phoenix, Arpaio, who is 85, draws 29 percent of the vote among likely Republican voters to 31 percent for Rep. Martha McSally .

The Latest: Trump says he’s getting raves on immigration

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following a weekly, closed-door strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, left, listens to President Donald Trump speak during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Washington.

Democratic report warns of Russian meddling in Europe, US

In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam. A sweeping new report by congressional Democrats warns of deepening Russian interference throughout Europe and concludes that even as some Western democracies have responded with aggressive counter-measures, Trump has offered no strategic plan to bolster their efforts or safeguard the U.S. from again falling victim to the Kremlin's systematic meddling.

Indiana’s Gop Us Senate field will be set over next month

The monthlong period for political candidates to enter Indiana's May primaries is opening, during which time the size of the Republican field for the party's U.S. Senate nomination will be determined. The Republican race to decide the challenger to Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly will be Indiana's top primary race.

Indiana governor pledges – transparent’ child agency review

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb pledged in his State of the State address Tuesday night to conduct a "transparent" review of the Department of Child Services, but offered little more than platitudes about an agency that his critics say is enveloped in crisis. "In recent weeks, the Department of Child Services has been the subject of headlines," the Republican said.

‘Outrageous,’ White House Says of DACA Ruling, as Trump …

President Trump called the United States courts system "broken and unfair" on Wednesday, the morning after a federal judge's ruling that ordered the administration to restart a program that shields young, undocumented immigrants from deportation. Republicans and Democrats are in the middle of a legislative battle over the program created by President Barack Obama, called the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA .

What You Should Know About the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017, also known as H.R. 392, would remove the per-country cap for employment-based visas and help eliminate the extensive backlog that immigrants from countries like China and India face when trying to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. As a result of the current per-country cap in laws for employment-based green cards, immigrants from these countries experience a significant waiting period when trying to obtain their green cards. The higher the population of the country, the longer it will likely take for immigrants to become permanent residents, whereas immigrants from smaller countries can gain permanent residency within two to three years.

Michael Douglas Gets Out Front Of Potential Harassment Story To…

I'm Proud We Published the Trump-Russia Dossier - Exactly one year ago BuzzFeed published what's now known simply as "the dossier": a set of reports put together by a former British intelligence officer named Christopher Steele during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Judge blocks Trump administration plan to roll back DACA

A federal judge in California late Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. But the ruling is limited - the administration does not need to process applications for those who have never before received DACA protections, he said.

Democrats eye Staten Island candidate to flip House seat

Max Rose, running for the seat now held by Rep. Dan Donovan, has been selected for the DCCC's "Red to Blue" program - one of just 18 candidates so far nationwide to make the list. "As an U.S. army combat veteran, Infantry Company Commander in the National Guard and nonprofit executive, Max Rose has dedicated his life to serving America and giving back to New York City," he said.

Missouri Gov. Greitens acknowledges affair, denies blackmail

Fans of President Donald Trump who use marijuana say Attorney General Jeff Sessions' move to tighten federal oversight of the drug is the first time they've felt let down by the man they helped elect. Fans of President Donald Trump who use marijuana say Attorney General Jeff Sessions' move to tighten federal oversight of the drug is the first time they've felt let down by the man they helped elect.

Judges order North Carolina congressional districts redrawn quickly

Federal judges said Tuesday that North Carolina will have to quickly redraw its 13 congressional districts because the map is unconstitutionally partisan. The three-judge panel rejected the previous map drawn by the Republican-controlled General Assembly, saying it violates the Equal Protection Clause, the First Amendment, and Article I of the Constitution.

Cordray choosing ex-Rep. Betty Sutton as running mate

Two Barack Obama alumni will form a gubernatorial ticket Wednesday as Richard Cordray chooses Betty Sutton as his running mate, a source close to the Democrat's campaign confirmed. Cordray was tabbed by Obama as the first head of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a post he left in November to run for governor.

As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s term nears end, his approval rating sinks to 13 percent

In the days after Superstorm Sandy ravaged New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie crisscrossed the state, assessing damage, hugging evacuees and projecting the image of a man in charge. In a famous show of bipartisanship, he welcomed President Obama to New Jersey as the state sought federal funds to help with damage.

US stands by claim workers attacked in Cuba, maybe by virus

Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., left, and Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., confer as the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere examines attacks on American diplomats in Havana, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. WASHINGTON - The United States stood behind its assertion that U.S. personnel in Cuba were deliberately attacked and raised the possibility Tuesday that a virus was used, as lawmakers and even the FBI challenged the initial theory of "sonic attacks."

Trump orders rules for revealing US citizens in spy reports

President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered U.S. intelligence agencies to develop rules for disclosing the names of Americans whose identities are blacked out in classified spy reports disseminated across the government. The issue prompted a heated partisan debate after Republicans alleged that Obama administration officials improperly shared the identities of members of Trump's presidential transition team mentioned in intelligence reports.