Seth McLaughlin

Sen. James Lankford: Funding deadline will spur action on spending

With government funding set to run out next month, Sen. James Lankford said Thursday he doesn't envision a government shutdown.

March 30, 2017

Sen. Susan Collins: American public should be confident in Senate Intelligence Committee

Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday she is positive the American public will have confidence in the findings that come out of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's alleged tampering in U.S. elections - pushing back against the notion that the best way to get to the bottom of what happened is through a special prosecutor or independent commission.

March 30, 2017

Sen. Jeff Merkley: Neil Gorsuch is ‘way outside judicial mainstream’

Sen. Jeff Merkley said Thursday he cannot envision voting to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, arguing he is too far to the right..

March 30, 2017

Senate Intelligence Committee member: Russia probe could take six months or more

Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he expects the panel's probe in Russia's meddling in the U.S. election to last at least six months.

March 30, 2017

Dick Durbin: Democrats willing to negotiate on health care if repeal is taken off table

A top Senate Democrat said Thursday his party is willing to work with President Trump and Republicans on health care if they move away from their push to repeal Obamacare.

March 30, 2017

David Bossie: Democrats attempts to link Trump campaign to Russia are ‘outrageous’

President Donald Trump's deputy campaign manager dismissed Democrats' efforts to tie the New York Republican to Russia, calling them "outrageous" and "insidious" attempts to damage the president.

March 30, 2017

Charlie Dent: Senate should lead Russia probe: Report

Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that the Senate should take the lead in the investigation into Russia's possible interference in the U.S. election now that the House probe has become too "paralyzed."

March 29, 2017

Louie Gohmert: Donald Trump’s anti-Freedom Caucus tweet proves ‘nobody is perfect’

Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas said President Trump's attempt to blame the House Freedom Caucus for the failure of the House GOP's health care bill shows that "nobody is perfect."

March 29, 2017

Bernie Sanders sticks with ‘independent’ label, leaves door open to run as Dem in 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders has no plans to self-identify as a Democrat. Asked Wednesday whether he would have more credibility if he joined the Democratic Party after running for the party's presidential nomination and endorsing a candidate in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee, the Vermont independent said, "No, not necessarily."

March 29, 2017

Obamacare popularity on the rise: Poll

The popularity of Obamacare is on the rise, following the failure of President Trump and House GOP leaders to pass a bill that overhauls the nation's health care system, according to a new poll.

March 29, 2017

John McCain, Lindsey Graham providing Democrats cover in Devin Nunes controversy

Downplaying the idea that the criticism of Rep. Devin Nunes is a partisan witch-hunt, Democrats are pointing out that Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have also raised questions about the behavior of the House Intelligence Committee chairman.

March 29, 2017

Hillary Clinton criticizes Donald Trump for lack of women in his admin., defends April Ryan

Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, made a rare post-election public appearance Tuesday to promote the rights and opportunities of women and take aim at the Trump administration.

March 29, 2017

Neil Gorsuch nomination: Liberal groups running ads against him

A liberal group that was formed to fight for the confirmation of Judge Merrick G. Garland to the Supreme Court is now trying to derail President Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch.

March 29, 2017

Senate GOP focused on averting government shutdown, likely delaying fight over border wall funding

Senate Republicans signaled Tuesday that the fight over funding for a border wall will be put on hold until after they hammer out an agreement to avert a government shutdown next month.

March 28, 2017

Mitch McConnell: Independent commission on Russian meddling ‘not necessary’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shot down the idea of establishing an independent commission to investigate Russian attempts to influence the U.S. election, saying he is confident the Senate Intelligence Committee is up to the task.

March 28, 2017

Susan Collins: ‘Following the House investigation is like following a mystery novel’

Sen. Susan Collins on Tuesday likened the House investigation into possible Russia interference to a "mystery novel," saying "you never know what is going to happen next."

March 28, 2017

Paul Ryan backs Devin Nunes in Russia probe

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he does not think that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes should step down from the panel's investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the U.S. elections.

March 28, 2017

Lawmakers push for debate over military involvement in Afghanistan

Members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling on Congress to debate the military's role in Afghanistan, saying it is time for lawmakers to reconsider the costs associated with the nation's continued investment in the "black hole."

March 28, 2017

Lindsey Graham: War fighters bolstered by freedom Donald Trump gives military generals

Senate Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is "very happy" with President Trump's vow to give the military the tools its need to "win" and the freedom he has given to Pentagon officials.

March 28, 2017

Raul Labrador defends House Freedom Caucus opposition to health care bill

Rep. Raul Labrador on Tuesday shot down the notion that the House Freedom Caucus demands in the failed negotiations over health care showed that its members don't care about the most vulnerable members of society.

March 28, 2017