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Kim Yong-chol, Kim Jong-un’s right-hand man, heads to U.S., preps for Singapore summit heats up

A top North Korean official was headed Tuesday to the U.S., as diplomacy surrounding a possible nuclear summit in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un kicked into high gear.

May 29, 2018

Pete Stauber, Minnesota Republicans eye chance to flip long-held Democratic seat

In a year of doomsday predictions for House Republicans, Minnesota is shaping up as a possible bright spot, with the GOP eyeing a chance to flip a seat that's been in Democratic hands for most of the last 80 years.

May 28, 2018

Tom Garrett turned staff into ‘personal servants,’ say former aides: Report

Rep. Tom Garrett and his wife reportedly treated his congressional staff as "personal servants," Politico reported Friday.

May 25, 2018

Ben Cardin: Donald Trump cancelling North Korea summit throws negotiations ‘off track’

Sen. Ben Cardin said Friday that President Trump has thrown diplomacy with North Korea "off track."

May 25, 2018

Donald Trump blasts Democrats for parsing words with alleged spying

President Trump took to Twitter on Friday to address the ongoing accusations of a spy or informant on his campaign.

May 25, 2018

Donald Trump slams Democrats for rooting against him in North Korean nuke talks

President Trump tweeted Friday that Democrats are rooting against him in negotiations with North Korea.

May 25, 2018

Lindsey Graham: Donald Trump did the right thing in pulling out of North Korean meeting

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Friday that President Trump's letter to North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un withdrawing from the summit was a positive step in negotiations between the two countries.

May 25, 2018

Jerry Nadler urges Donald Trump to meet with special counsel

Rep. Jerrold Nadler said Friday that House Democrats sent President Trump a letter this week urging him to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller's request for an interview.

May 25, 2018

Ivanka Trump to fundraise with Kevin McCarthy next month: Report

Ivanka Trump is set to travel to California for a fundraiser with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy next month, reported Politico on Friday.

May 25, 2018

Senate passes sexual harassment bill

The Senate passed its sexual harassment bill on Thursday as expected, despite criticism the language was easier on members than its counterpart measure in the House.

May 24, 2018

RNC requests a review of social media platforms by CEOs amid fears of censorship

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday that she has requested a review of possible bias against conservatives on social media as fears of censorship increase.

May 24, 2018

Donald Trump: ‘Spygate’ could become biggest political scandal in history

President Trump said Thursday that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper admitted to spying on his campaign and said those within the agencies are starting to speak out.

May 24, 2018

Marc Short says the goal with China is no tariffs

White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short said Thursday that the administration will continue negotiating with China to try and get to an even playing field on imports and exports.

May 24, 2018

Ron Johnson says he believes Donald Trump sees most people at DOJ, FBI as ‘patriots’

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday that he believes President Trump sees most people working in the justice system as "patriots."

May 24, 2018

Angus King: There should only be one briefing with lawmakers, DOJ officials

Sen. Angus King said Thursday that there should only be one meeting for lawmakers with Department of Justice and FBI officials.

May 24, 2018

Donald Trump: I’ve done a ‘great service’ by firing James Comey

President Trump said Thursday that he's done a great service by firing former FBI Director James B. Comey, calling him a "rotten apple."

May 24, 2018

West Hollywood declares ‘Stormy Daniels Day’

West Hollywood declared Wednesday as "Stormy Daniels Day," as the adult-film actress received a ceremonial key to the city.

May 23, 2018

Bipartisan proposal on sexual harassment reforms backed by Senate leaders

Senate leaders released a joint statement on Wednesday announcing bipartisan legislation to reform sexual harassment protocol on Capitol Hill.

May 23, 2018

Stacey Abrams, Dem primary winner, sees Georgia turning blue in the upcoming elections

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Wednesday that she believes Georgia will go blue in the upcoming elections.

May 23, 2018

Jim Jordan makes another plea for a second special counsel

Rep. Jim Jordan said Wednesday that there needs to be a second special counsel to look into the origins of the current special counsel investigation run by Robert Mueller.

May 23, 2018