Articles by Sally Persons
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.
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May 15, 2018
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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.
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May 15, 2018
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The Associated Press announced a new voter survey on Tuesday to replace traditional in-person exit polls.
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May 15, 2018
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Rep. Adam Schiff said Tuesday that the Chinese business deal linked to President Trump's properties was a violation of the emoluments clause.
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May 15, 2018
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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.
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May 15, 2018
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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.
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May 15, 2018
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Sen. John Barrasso credited President Trump and Republicans on Tuesday for changing policies to get the economy moving.
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May 15, 2018
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The four Republican senators who attended the U.S. Embassy opening ceremony in Israel Monday said President Trump is the reason the move happened.
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May 14, 2018
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The opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday came amid violence-marred protests by Palestinian groups.
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May 14, 2018
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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.
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May 14, 2018
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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.
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May 14, 2018
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday that moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem is "the right thing to do."
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May 14, 2018
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President Trump touted the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday as tensions in the region escalated over the decision.
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May 14, 2018
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Rep. Mike Kelly said Monday that the divisive exchange between him and Rep. Maxine Waters last week shows how Democrats are dividing Americans.
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May 14, 2018
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AT&T's head lobbyist, who oversaw the hiring of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, will be retiring according to a Reuters report out Friday.
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May 11, 2018
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Sen. Tim Kaine announced Friday that he will vote against President Trump's nominee for CIA director.
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May 11, 2018
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said that he discussed the future with Sen. John McCain during their last meeting in an interview released Friday.
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May 11, 2018
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State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Friday that sanctions on North Korea will not change until progress is shown on denuclearization.
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May 11, 2018
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Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday that members of Congress missed an opportunity during Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing.
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May 11, 2018
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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.
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May 11, 2018
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