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Sen. Bernard Sanders' role in the Democratic Party is unclear. Activist Cornel West has called upon the Independent from Vermont to leave the party and start his own. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

What’s Bernie Sanders’ role in the Democratic Party now?

As Sen. Bernard Sanders tries to figure out his role in national politics, the 75-year-old's supporters are divided over how tied he should be to the Democratic Party, with some saying they're gaining ground within the Democratic National Committee, while others say the party is rotten and must be forsaken.

April 24, 2017
Democratic candidate for Georgia's Sixth Congressional seat Jon Ossoff talks with supporters at a campaign field office Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Marietta, Ga. Voters began casting ballots on Tuesday in the special election to fill the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jon Ossoff nears first place in Georgia House race

Democrat Jon Ossoff took first place in Tuesday's "jungle primary" in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, but he appeared to fall short of winning a majority of the vote and securing the empty seat.

April 18, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, will turn 68 this year. In today's column, Matt Mackowiak argues that Democrats aren't the Party of the Future because much their leadership is over retirement age. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Conservative group launches anti-Elizabeth Warren initiative

Looking to tarnish Sen. Elizabeth Warren's political image, a conservative group announced Monday that it is launching an effort to tear the Massachusetts senator down ahead of her re-election race next year and possible 2020 presidential bid.

April 17, 2017
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff, Democrat, tests Georgia GOP strength in House race

Even if a Democrat emerges as the top vote-getter in Georgia's special congressional election Tuesday, the race is almost certain to go to a runoff, where Republican strategists said they will prevail and notch another win for President Trump.

April 16, 2017
The House attempt to punish Planned Parenthood remains a sticking point for Sen. Susan M. Collins, Maine Republican, who said Sunday that it would be a mistake to defund the abortion provider. (Associated Press/File)

Susan Collins’ Maine governor bid would set off domino effect

Sen. Susan M. Collins signaled this week that she could jump into Maine's governor's race next year, which would give the Republican a good shot at holding the state's top office — though it would give Democrats a chance to eventually win her seat in the Senate.

April 12, 2017
Kansas 4th District congressional candidate Ron Estes, right, and Sen. Ted Cruz who came to Wichita to campaign for Estes the day before a special election speak to the media during a news conference before their rally at Yingling Aviation, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Wichita, Kan. (Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Ron Estes wins Kansas special election beating James Thompson

Republican Ron Estes emerged victorious Tuesday in the special election to fill Kansas' empty seat in Congress, dispelling fears that the first congressional election of the 2017 campaign cycle could end with the Democrats flipping control of a seat that the GOP has held for over two decades.

April 11, 2017
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses an audience during a rally Friday, March 31, 2017, in Boston. Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., made a joint appearance at the evening rally in Boston as liberals continue to mobilize against the agenda of Republican President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bernie Sanders to headline rallies with DNC Chair Tom Perez

Sen. Bernard Sanders and the head of the Democratic National Committee are set to appear at a series of rallies across the country, as part of the party's push to restore the 50-state strategy that it abandoned during the Obama presidency and reengage with voters at the grass-roots level.

April 10, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, left, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Libertarian National Committee chair denounces Syria airstrikes

The head of the Libertarian National Committee on Friday condemned the Trump administration's missile strike in Syria, saying history shows that time and again the United States has failed when it tries to be the world's policeman and that it is "uncertain" who carried out the chemical attack that spurred the president to retaliate.

April 7, 2017
The Pentagon. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

James Risch: Negotiating new military authorization easier said than done

Following the airstrikes in Syria, Sen. James Risch said Friday his preference would be for Congress to agree to a new authorization of military force, but said his experience has taught him that striking a deal is easier said than done and in this instance would have delayed military action for months.

April 7, 2017
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney talks with reporters after eating dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at Jean-Georges restaurant, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Mitch McConnell has talked with Mitt Romney about Senate bid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed Friday he has had conversations with Mitt Romney about running for the U.S. Senate in Utah and signaled that he could back the former Massachusetts governor if Sen. Orrin Hatch decides not to seek re-election.

April 7, 2017