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Donald Trump: Those investigating Russia collusion may have allegedly spied on his campaign

President Trump said Wednesday those investigating him are actually the ones who may be involved in a massive political scandal.

May 23, 2018

Paul Ryan tells GOP to avoid ‘divisive’ attempt to replace him

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Tuesday that his fellow House Republicans understand that ousting him now would be a major distraction from the GOP's agenda, as he sought to quell another conservative rebellion.

May 22, 2018

Matt Bevin: Trump has kept his campaign promises

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said Tuesday that the people of his state trust President Trump because he follows through on the things he says he's going to do.

May 22, 2018

Ron DeSantis, House Republicans call for additional special counsel

Rep. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that there have been enough issues surrounding the FBI and Justice Department to require a special counsel.

May 22, 2018

Bob Corker turned down U.S. ambassador spot: Report

Sen. Bob Corker turned down an offer to become the U.S. ambassador to Australia, the Tennessean reported on Tuesday.

May 22, 2018

Jim Himes: House Republicans unlikely to punish possible perjury in Russia investigation

Rep. Jim Himes said Monday that even if private military contractor Erik Prince perjured himself during his congressional testimony, House Republicans likely wouldn't do anything about it.

May 22, 2018

Netflix: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama are set to produce content for streaming

Netflix announced Monday that former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are set to produce content for the online streaming company.

May 21, 2018

James Clapper accuses Trump of politicizing the justice system

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Monday that President Trump's demand to know if his campaign was spied on could politicize parts of the justice system.

May 21, 2018

Arne Duncan urges parents to boycott schools until gun laws change

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday that parents should pull their children out of school until gun laws are changed.

May 21, 2018

RNC paid nearly half a million dollars to law firm for those involved in Russia case: report

The Republican National Committee paid just under half a million dollars to a law firm representing those involved in the Russia investigation, reported the Washington Post on Sunday.

May 21, 2018

Donald Trump quotes Fox News guest criticizing John Brennan in a series of tweets

President Trump slammed former CIA Director John Brennan in a series of tweets Monday over the ongoing Russia investigation.

May 21, 2018

Majority of Americans give Donald Trump credit for the strong economy: Poll

A majority of Americans give President Trump credit for the strong economy, according a new poll published on Sunday.

May 21, 2018

Donald Trump questions why Democrats haven’t acted sooner on trade

President Trump on Monday questioned why Democrats have not acted sooner on trade negotiation issues.

May 21, 2018

Roger Stone plans to run a challenger if Mike Pence makes a 2020 bid

Former Trump adviser Roger Stone said he plans to run a challenger against Vice President Mike Pence if President Trump does not run in 2020 and Mr. Pence decides to jump in.

May 21, 2018

Dimitrios Pagourtzis named as suspect in Texas school shooting

A law enforcement official identified the suspected gunman in a deadly mass shooting at a Texas high school Friday morning as 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, The Associated Press reported.

May 18, 2018

President Trump calls reports of FBI informant on campaign ‘biggest political scandal’

President Trump tweeted Friday that there was a report that an FBI informant was placed on his campaign.

May 18, 2018

Multiple fatalities in Texas school shooting, gunman in custody

A gunman descended on a Texas high school Friday morning and opened fire, claiming the lives of 10 people, the majority of them students.

May 18, 2018

Kirsten Gillibrand: New abortion restriction should ‘enrage’ the public

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand said Friday that President Trump's proposal to restrict family planning groups from providing abortions in the same establishments as federally funded grants is an attack on women's rights.

May 18, 2018

Rand Paul: Republicans are for a balanced budget ‘in the abstract’

Sen. Rand Paul said Friday that part of the reason he forced a vote on his proposal to balance the budget was to show who among Republicans actually supports fiscal responsibility.

May 18, 2018

Cory Gardner pushes to give police officers new body armor

Sen. Cory Gardner introduced a new proposal to give every law enforcement officer body armor strong enough to absorb shots from a rifle.

May 18, 2018