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Tim Pawlenty will not seek GOP endorsement at state convention

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's campaign announced Tuesday that he will not seek the endorsement of his party in his bid to recapture the since he entered the race late.

May 15, 2018

Republicans put heat on Tammy Baldwin over Gina Haspel vote

Republican Senate candidate Leah Vukmir on Tuesday accused incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of catering to left-wing groups after failing to take a position on Gina Haspel, the nominee for CIA director.

May 15, 2018

AP announces new system to replace exit polling

The Associated Press announced a new voter survey on Tuesday to replace traditional in-person exit polls.

May 15, 2018

Adam Schiff: Chinese deal linked to Trump properties violates emoluments cause

Rep. Adam Schiff said Tuesday that the Chinese business deal linked to President Trump's properties was a violation of the emoluments clause.

May 15, 2018

Devin Nunes: DOJ never should have open counter-intelligence into a political party

Rep. Devin Nunes said Tuesday that he wants to find out how the Department of Justice decided a special counsel was necessary to investigate the Trump campaign.

May 15, 2018

Eric Swalwell: Donald Trump needs to divest from family businesses

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Tuesday that President Trump needs to divest himself from his businesses after new reports show China contributed $500 million to a project linked to his family business.

May 15, 2018

John Barrasso: Donald Trump, Republicans delivering on economic promises

Sen. John Barrasso credited President Trump and Republicans on Tuesday for changing policies to get the economy moving.

May 15, 2018

Senators credit Donald Trump with making history in Israel after embassy move

The four Republican senators who attended the U.S. Embassy opening ceremony in Israel Monday said President Trump is the reason the move happened.

May 14, 2018

U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem met with violence

The opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday came amid violence-marred protests by Palestinian groups.

May 14, 2018

Donald Trump: U.S. committed to ‘facilitating a lasting peace agreement’ in Middle East

President Trump said Monday the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is opening "many, many years" ahead of schedule, but that peace remains a top priority.

May 14, 2018

Alex Azar, HHS secretary: New drug plan using ‘free market solutions’

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Monday that President Trump's new drug plan would use "free market solutions" to lower costs for patients, particularly seniors.

May 14, 2018

Steve Mnuchin: Israel deserves to have U.S. Embassy in its capital

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday that moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem is "the right thing to do."

May 14, 2018

Donald Trump celebrates opening of new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

President Trump touted the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday as tensions in the region escalated over the decision.

May 14, 2018

Mike Kelly says Maxine Waters, Democrats dividing America

Rep. Mike Kelly said Monday that the divisive exchange between him and Rep. Maxine Waters last week shows how Democrats are dividing Americans.

May 14, 2018

AT&T head lobbyist who oversaw Michael Cohen hiring will retire: report

AT&T's head lobbyist, who oversaw the hiring of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, will be retiring according to a Reuters report out Friday.

May 11, 2018

Tim Kaine to oppose Gina Haspel nomination

Sen. Tim Kaine announced Friday that he will vote against President Trump's nominee for CIA director.

May 11, 2018

Lindsey Graham on John McCain: ‘We’re not talking about funerals’

Sen. Lindsey Graham said that he discussed the future with Sen. John McCain during their last meeting in an interview released Friday.

May 11, 2018

Heather Nauert: Sanctions on North Korea will remain in place until progress is made

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Friday that sanctions on North Korea will not change until progress is shown on denuclearization.

May 11, 2018

Ashton Carter on cybersecurity, tech and Facebook: ‘The issue of our time’

Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday that members of Congress missed an opportunity during Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing.

May 11, 2018

Ben Cardin still undecided on Gina Haspel vote

Sen. Ben Cardin said Friday he's still undecided on whether he will support President Trump's CIA nominee Gina Haspel due to her past experience with enhanced interrogation techniques, or what critics have called torture.

May 11, 2018