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DAILY NEWS (Page 3) BEGINNING January 29, 2018
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State of the Union Address
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8/15/18
Rand Paul takes victory lap after Brennan's security clearance revoked
With little fanfare, Trump and McConnell reshape the nation’s circuit courts
GOP’s midterm strategy takes shape
Senate study: Trump hasn’t provided adequate support to detained migrant children
Not even Republicans buy the Trump team’s ‘collusion isn’t a crime’ defense
Rubio’s pro-family, conservative family leave policy promotes stability
Republicans become entangled by family feuds over politics
The GOP's tax cut hasn't delivered a pay bump yet. Defenders say: Just wait for it
House: Three More GOP Seats Join the Toss Up Column
Republicans Plan To Run Close To Trump. A New Poll Shows Why That’s A Bad Idea
GOP's McCarthy slams California Democrats, faces heckling
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8/14/18
Kobach secures GOP nomination in hotly contested Kansas governor's race
Establishment-backed Vukmir wins Wisconsin GOP Senate primary
Why The Pre-Existing Conditions Argument Is Killing Republican Candidates
House GOP prepares to grill DOJ official linked to Steele dossier
GOP's budget-busting policies are downright shameful
Praising free trade, some conservative Utah leaders warn that Trump’s stance on tariffs could put farmers, other exporters out of business
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8/13/18
Walker breaks with Trump: 'Of course I don’t want a boycott of Harley-Davidson'
Once a Rising Star, Gov. Scott Walker Searches for Place in Trump's GOP
Trump attacks Kasich over Ohio race — and Kasich welcomes the attention
Trump tweet denounces Kasich, who counters with Putin
Vulnerable Republicans include several up-and-coming GOP leaders
Top GOP Congressman's Son Gives Money To Democrat Running For Father's Seat
In Nevada race, teacher vs. pimp
(A GOP brothel owner wants to become a state lawmaker. Meet the woman running against him)
The GOP just nominated ANOTHER goddamned Nazi
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8/12/18
GOP lawmaker: FBI told me Russia contributed to last year's violence at Charlottesville rally
Kasich: Ohio race results a message to Republicans to ‘stop the chaos’
Graham: DOJ official was 'unethical' in investigating Trump campaign because his wife worked for Fusion GPS
Sen. Roy Blunt: Short-term health insurance will benefit millions of Americans
Holocaust-denying GOP nominee confronts write-in opponent, challenges him to debate
GOP candidate accused of faking college diploma after questions about her degree
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8/11/18
New York congressman facing insider trading charges suspends reelection bid
Collins opponent calls for resignation amid insider trading charges
The Latest: Kansas mail-in ballots put Kobach lead at 110
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8/10/18
The Koch network attacked Trump. Here’s why he’s using the RNC to fight back.
Republicans Are Caught in a Trump Bind as the Midterms Approach
GOP schedules Supreme Court hearings, outraging Democrats
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8/9/18
GOP chairman set to issue Steele dossier subpoenas
GOP chairman calls on Trump administration to explain tariff exclusions
Kobach lead over Colyer whittled down after voting errors discovered in Kansas GOP primary
Kris Kobach, Trump ally and Kan. secretary of state, recuses himself from vote counting in his own GOP primary vs. Gov. Jeff Colyer
GOP Rep. Chris Collins used campaign funds to pay legal bills for insider trading investigations
The Chris Collins indictment ensures ethics will be a major issue in the midterms
Brutal numbers show how tough it will be for Republicans to keep control of the House this November
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8/8/18
Prosecutors portray GOP member as a brazen lawbreaker
Chris Collins, Donald Trump and Republicans’ corruption perception problem
This Truly Is an Ominous Result for Republicans
GOP senator: 'Real likelihood' Dems win the House 'by 10 or 12 more seats than they need'
Rand Paul says he gave Putin a letter from Trump seeking cooperation
Nunes suggested at private fundraiser that GOP majority is needed to protect Trump
Recording reveals Nunes saying Rosenstein impeachment would complicate Kavanaugh confirmation
Key takeaways from Ohio special election and primaries in four other states
Utah Rep. Mia Love sent a mailer with a quote attributed to The Salt Lake Tribune. It was from an opinion piece she wrote herself.
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8/7/18
Why Republicans don’t push back on Trump’s China tariffs — in one map
Republican narrowly leads in House special election in what used to be a GOP stronghold
Missouri voters defeat GOP-backed ‘right to work’ law, in victory for unions, Associated Press projects
GOP fears steep losses in state legislatures
This is a terrible year for GOP lieutenant governors running for higher office
Here's what's behind the ads accusing Bob Hugin of 'killing off cancer patients'
The humiliating demise of Paul Ryan
This Is the Way Paul Ryan’s Speakership Ends
"The Republican leader is walking away. Don’t ask him about Trump anymore."
Poll: 43 percent of Republicans say Trump should be able to shut down media outlets
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8/6/18
Rubio’s proposal: Get paid family leave in exchange for reducing Social Security benefits
The share of Republicans who think there’s a lot of discrimination is plummeting
In the Senate, the August recess will be missed
This is why the Senate should care about Brett Kavanaugh’s time as Bush’s staff secretary
Republican gerrymandering wall is starting to crumble
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8/5/18
Rubio: 'Best thing' for Trump and country is to allow Mueller investigation to finish
Top GOP rep: Trump should be 'straightforward with the American people' about Russian interference
Tougher Russia sanctions face skepticism from Senate Republicans
Sen. Blunt: Attacks on the press are 'not my point of view'
Kasich: Ohio candidate didn’t invite Trump to rally
Kasich: Ohio special election 'doesn't bode well' for GOP
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8/4/18
Four signs Republicans are panicking about losing a pivotal Ohio special election
Trump gives boost to GOP House candidate in Ohio
GOP grumbles as Donald Trump reshapes midterm campaigns
Tennessee Primary: Trump-supporting Diane Black, endorsed by Mike Pence, loses to Bill Lee in governor's race
Top Koch official fires back at critics: We are not an 'appendage' of the GOP
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8/3/18
Rubio slams Google over plans to unveil censored Chinese search engine
McConnell threat to nix entire August recess fizzles
Another Republican House incumbent loses a primary for higher office
California wildfires prompt deficit debate in Congress
Poll: Majority disapproves of Trump, GOP's handling of deficit
The Only Thing Between Trump And Impeachment Is Brazen Republican Hypocrisy
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8/2/18
Republicans, Democrats partner on Russia sanctions bill, new cyber measures
GOP senator: Trump willing to 'listen' to concerns about race
Republican leader wants Twitter CEO to testify on ‘shadow banning’
GOP gears up to battle popular ex-governor in Senate race in Tenn.; Bill Lee projected to win Republican primary for governor
Freedom Caucus ponders weakened future in minority
Outsider businessman wins Tennessee GOP governor's primary
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8/1/18
Senate overwhelmingly backs defense measure, sending it to Trump
Lawmakers say North Korea shows Trump shouldn’t trust it
Mike Huckabee dons hard hat, lays bricks for new West Bank settlement homes
Senate OKs sharing Intel panel documents on alleged Russian agent with DOJ, her lawyers
Lawmakers defuse Trump's shutdown threat by passing partial spending bills ahead of deadline
Senate GOP battles for leverage with House on spending
GOP rejects adding more money to beef up election security
Republicans crow about wage growth
Kavanaugh's confirmation may take longer than we'd hoped for, Grassley says
Poll: Senate race between Cruz, O'Rourke a dead heat
Poll: Cruz up 6 points over O'Rourke in Texas
Defense lawmakers green light plans for Trump's military parade in D.C.
Trump’s Sabotage of Obamacare Is Backfiring for Conservatives
Trump feud with Koch network exposes rift between populist forces and establishment GOP
Local GOP Chair Defends White Supremacist as Victim of 'Label Lynching'
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7/31/18
Senate approves short-term extension to flood insurance program hours before expiration deadline
Trump is a risk to GOP in midterms
Trump sides with conservatives on shutdown messaging
Campaign on Taxes or Culture War? GOP, Trump Divided on Midterm Message
Off to Africa: Jeff Flake’s August vacation could ruin Mitch McConnell’s plans for Brett Kava...
Senate GOP, Dems reach deal to move major domestic spending bill
Inside the Koch strategy to spurn squishy Republicans in key Senate races
10 signs the Republican Party is now a full-blown cult
Some Republicans approve of Russia's help in elections
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7/30/18
House GOP intends to seek Comey interview after August recess
House Republicans cannot be allowed to obstruct justice
McConnell 'optimistic' shutdown can be avoided
GOP leaders hope to circumvent Trump on shutdown
GOP senator: Nobody wins a government shutdown
Why is Paul Ryan defending Jim Jordan and Jason Lewis?
Rand Paul announces support for Kavanaugh
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7/29/18
GOP senator: Mueller's investigation has 'gotten confused'
GOP lawmaker: 'Nobody’s going to be surprised' if Trump approved Russia meeting
Jordan: If Rosenstein doesn’t deliver, Meadows and I will force impeachment vote
GOP senator on Trump shutdown threat: 'I don't think it'd be helpful'
GOP rep: ‘Things are moving our way’ ahead of midterms
McCarthy's path to Speaker gets more complicated
‘A different level of intensity’: Collins and Murkowski find pressure over Supreme Court lacks emotional pleas on health care
Nazis, racists, bigots: Extremism on US ballot in 2018
Mike Pence defends White House banning CNN reporter from press event
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7/28/18
A Booming Economy Hasn’t Given House GOP Candidates an Election Edge
Top Koch Network officials vent frustration with White House, GOP-led Congress
Koch Network leaders blast Trump White House as ‘divisive’
On trade policy, Trump is turning GOP orthodoxy on its head
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7/27/18
House GOP starts summer break on a note of friction
Grassley request some but not all of Kavanaugh papers at Bush White House
GOP sets deadline for Kavanaugh documents; Dems say they're being cut out
Group led by GOP operatives steps up its media blitz against Trump's tariffs
McConnell praises decision to postpone Trump-Putin meeting
Republicans weigh punting Trump border wall fight until after midterms
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7/26/18
When Paul Ryan leaves government, the federal deficit will be $1.2 trillion higher than when he arrived
Ryan says he opposes conservatives’ effort to impeach Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein
Meadows backs off impeaching Rosenstein after leadership talks
GOP worries trade wars will last as Trump engages in temporary tiffs
Senate pair introduces bipartisan resolution reaffirming Congress's support for intel community
Senate passes tariff-relief bill
Some experts think McConnell is playing politics with the opioid crisis
Conservative pro-Trump activist calls for feds to investigate Bill Shine
House Intel chair calls for ban on electronic voting systems
Nunes suffers another embarrassment at the hands of his Senate counterpart
Rep. Jim Jordan announces long-shot bid for House speaker
Scott Walker trailing Dem challenger by 13 points
Trump Spurs 40-Year Republican Official to Become a Democrat
Top Trump official tells Republicans to expect blockbuster GDP number Friday
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7/25/18
House votes to delay ObamaCare health insurance tax
Feud between House GOP, DOJ shows no sign of waning
10 dark horse candidates for Speaker of the House
GOP senators surprised to attend Trump’s tariffs announcement
Trump's farmer bailout is backfiring among Republican lawmakers
Senators unveil bipartisan bill meant to delay Trump auto tariffs
GOP lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against Rosenstein
Meadows threatens to force a vote on Rosenstein impeachment
GOP lawmaker: 'I do not support' impeaching Rosenstein
Ryan delivers soaring speech on civility and dangers of Twitter to interns
GOP lawmaker resigns after making racist comments on ‘Who Is America?’
Cruz counters O'Rourke's call for six debates with proposal for five
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7/24/18
‘He’s just trolling people’: Ryan plays down Trump’s threat to revoke security clearances
No welcome mat for Putin from U.S. Congress
Republican Congressman steps up, says he was 'sickened by the exchange' between Trump and Putin
GOP senator confirms Devin Nunes’ FISA conspiracy theory isn’t based in reality
Rand Paul rails against 'bad apples' Comey, Clapper, Brennan
Rand Paul's mention of McCain draws boos at conservative event
Lawmakers press for answers on border deployments
Scalise, GOP chairman clash ahead of flood insurance vote
Republicans are looking to overhaul retirement plans in tax cut bill
Republicans denounce Trump plan for 'welfare' for farmers hit by tariffs
Key GOP senators rip Trump's farm bailout: 'America’s farmers don’t want to be paid to lose'
GOP to step up pressure on Trump as trade war intensifies
Paul Ryan would be ‘perfect fit’ to lead AEI, Republicans say
There’s No Such Thing as ‘Traditional’ Republican Foreign Policy
How long will Republicans debase themselves to Trump’s petty whims?
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7/23/18
Cornyn: Trump should put second Putin meeting on 'back burner'
Congress pushes back against revoking clearances
US Republican introduces bill calling for carbon tax
Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as the new VA secretary
Senate Candidate Lauds Trump For 'Standing Up To Russians,' Crowd Laughs
GOP Congressman Calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'This Girl ... Or Whatever She Is
Trump creates a summer of discontent for Republican candidates
The game just fundamentally changed for Trump and the GOP.
Support for the Endangered Species Act remains high as Trump administration and Congress try to gut it
Even Trump’s allies warn of pitfalls of a Putin visit Trump’s allies oppose Putin visit
(Democratic and GOP lawmakers alike pan the Helsinki summit. The president gets combative on Twitter.)
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7/22/18
Rubio pushes back on Trump: DOJ didn't do anything wrong with Carter Page surveillance
Rubio: Trump comments with Putin 'not a good moment' for the administration
Gowdy: Trump 'missed a good opportunity' to stand up to Putin
Trey Gowdy: Trump's Aides Need To 'Re-Evaluate' Staying After His Summit Remarks
Gowdy blasts Justice Department for failing to disclose dossier funding sources
Graham: Warrant for Carter Page surveillance was 'a bunch of garbage'
Senators push sanctions to send Putin message on election interference
The G.O.P. Stands By as Trump Upends American Security
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7/21/18
GOP to White House: End summit mystery
Meadows calls ex-Trump aide surveillance docs 'potentially groundbreaking development'
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7/20/18
GOP governor: I would reject an NRA endorsement
GOP lawmaker pushed claims of 'racial war', said blacks had 'entitlement mentality': CNN
Sen. Tim Scott is emerging as the GOP’s conscience on race issues. But will other Republicans follow him?
Senate Republicans drop bid to block Trump from helping Chinese telecom giant ZTE
Fact Checker: Rep. Claudia Tenney’s claim that Trump’s tax cuts already paid for themselves
Veterans' health funding is first sticking point in potential government shutdown fight
McConnell’s Supreme Court ultimatum may not be as scary as he thinks
House Republicans Block Bid to Strengthen Election Security
Inside the House GOP super PAC’s strategy to localize every key race
How much will Republicans follow Trump on Russia and Putin?
Summit disaster or no, most Republicans dare not trash Trump
Congress has three tools to counter Trump on Russia
Trump’s new line: No patsy. No patsy. Obama’s the patsy.
Trump-Putin Firestorm Brings Interpreters Out From the Shadows
(U.S. politicians debate whether to force Trump’s interpreter to divulge contents of the private meeting)
RNC outraises DNC again in June
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7/19/18
With Trump Going Soft on Nord Stream, Congress Moves to Kill the Pipeline
(U.S. lawmakers, at least, worry that Europe’s reliance on Moscow for energy could give Russia key leverage.)
White House withdraws judicial nominee Ryan Bounds, after GOP realizes he didn’t have votes for confirmation
Senate approves resolution warning Trump not to hand over US officials
After days of statements, Senate takes steps against Russia
McConnell spox on Putin visit: 'There is no invitation from Congress'
McConnell Orders Russia-Meddling Hearings Amid Uproar Over Trump
House completes first half of 2019 spending bills
House GOP refuses to renew election security funding as Democrats fume over Russian interference
Republicans have a tax-cut problem. Here's how they want to fix it
GOP seeks separation from Trump on Russia
Trump Is Being Manipulated by Putin. What Should We Do?
(Lawmakers must keep the American people informed of the current danger, writes a Republican congressman from Texas.)
Senator North Korea Loves the Least Pushes Bill Trump Will Hate the Most
GOP needs to grow a spine
I was a real Republican, before the 'wingnuts' took over my party
Historian: Americans are right to wonder if the Great Experiment has failed
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7/18/18
How just one Republican could punish Trump for his Putin apostasy — and why no one will
Will Congress hold Trump accountable on Russia? Don’t bet on it
Why is Rand Paul, of all people, Trump’s biggest defender on Russia?
Profiles in GOP cowardice
(Will anyone prevent the president from damaging U.S. foreign policy?)
Helsinki summit becomes new flashpoint for GOP anger
GOP lawmaker: Trump 'went out of his way to appear subordinate' at Putin press conference
Republicans muster more anger on trade following Trump's Putin meeting
Outgoing Texas GOP lawmaker calls for Trump's impeachment: 'It's time to change course'
House backs resolution expressing support for ICE
Deal to fix family separations hits snag in the Senate
Senate GOP breaks record on confirming Trump picks for key court
Trump's tariffs take a toll on farmers in pivotal Pennsylvania ahead of midterm elections, but House candidates are treading carefully
Polling analyst: GOP should be worried Trump's ratings down in swing states
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7/17/18
Ryan defends Mueller probe after Trump’s summit with Putin
Senate weighs new Russia response amid Trump backlash
Flake to Trump: 'Fake news' didn't side with Putin, you did
Gingrich: Siding With Putin 'Most Serious Mistake' of Trump Presidency
Without mentioning president, Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee back U.S. intelligence assessment of Russian election interference
Trump’s Helsinki performance is a ‘final straw’ for some Republicans. Others are just disappointed.
NJ Lawmakers From Both Sides Blast Trump After Putin Meeting
Congressional GOP should back up words with action in curbing Trump
Here Are The Excuses Republicans Made For Donald Trump On Putin And Russian Meddling
GOP lawmaker says he met with indicted Russia woman in 2015
Key Republican Orrin Hatch threatens to check Trump's tariff policy
House passes bipartisan bill to boost business investment
House Republicans move to indefinitely detain migrant kids with families
Alabama runoff: Rep. Martha Roby, who criticized Trump in 2016, wins GOP nomination
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7/16/18
Romney: Trump's remarks at Putin summit 'disgraceful and detrimental to democratic principles'
‘Disgraceful’ and ‘tragic’: John McCain’s excoriation of Trump on Russia, annotated
Even Paul Ryan went out of his way to criticize Trump on Russia
Top Republicans in Congress break with Trump over Putin comments
Flake to introduce resolution countering Trump's Russia summit rhetoric
Trump’s defense of Russia prompts outrage from some Republicans
'An absolute disgrace': Republicans blast Trump for his 'disgusting' press conference with Putin
GOP senator: Senate should be 'disgusted' by Helsinki summit
GOP senators downplaying Russian interference shows how Trump has co-opted the party
Republicans come to Trump's defense after remarks with Putin get shredded as 'disgraceful'
Rand Paul: President's summit critics 'mistaken,' suffering from 'Trump derangement syndrome'
This Is the Moment of Truth for Republicans
(The GOP can either defend the United States or serve the damaged and defective man who is now its president.)
House GOP reverses, cancels vote on Dem bill to abolish ICE
Republicans Target Elections With More Deficit-Boosting Tax Cuts
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7/15/18
Trey Gowdy breaks with Trump: Russia probe is not a 'witch hunt'
Top GOP senator: Trump should be 'clear-eyed' going into meeting with Putin
Sasse: Trump shouldn't dignify Putin with Helsinki summit
Rand Paul on Russia indictments: We should focus on protecting elections instead of 'witch hunt on the president'
Cornyn says Trump conflating probe into Russian meddling with investigation of collusion
GOP senator: NATO summit 'turned out well'
GOP senator: Trump’s policies doing 'permanent damage'
GOP senator: Harley-Davidson is right to move some production overseas
'Undecided' Rand Paul worries about Kavanaugh's views on government surveillance
GOP leaders jockey for affection of House conservatives
In the Cult of Trump, There Is No Red Line for the President to Cross
(As the GOP increasingly comes to resemble a personality cult, is there any red line—video tapes? DNA evidence? a war with Germany—President Trump could cross and lose party support? “Very doubtful,” say a dozen GOP members of Congress stuck hard behind the MAGA eight ball.)
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7/14/18
Five GOP lawmakers mulling bid to lead conservative caucus
House Republicans take first steps to impeach Rod Rosenstein
Sen. Mike Lee on calls to cancel Trump-Putin summit
Kasich: Trump’s ‘wrecking ball diplomacy’ causing deep resentment among vital allies
Lawmakers look to Kavanaugh’s past confirmation fight for lessons in new Supreme Court battle
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7/13/18
Rep. Gohmert’s comments about Strzok’s infidelity prompt charges of hypocrisy against GOP
In Peter Strzok hearing, House GOP loses all connection to reality
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Strzok hearing 'was a humiliating day' for Republicans
Republicans renew push to impeach Rod Rosenstein amid Russian indictments
Susan Collins abandons all pretense of carefully considering her Supreme Court vote
GOP moderates hint at smooth confirmation ahead for Kavanaugh
GOP candidates caught in a bind on Medicaid
Jordan weathering political storm, but headwinds remain
Fox News poll brings bad news for Republicans
Countering Netanyahu, top US senator again warns Israel about Syrian regime
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7/12/18
FBI agent Peter Strzok feuds with GOP critics at hearing
5 takeaways from wild hearing with controversial FBI agent
Rep. Trey Gowdy to Peter Strzok: 'I don't give a damn what you appreciate'
Toothless trade resolution demonstrates Congress’s unwillingness to check Trump
Super PAC linked to Paul Ryan raises record-breaking $51 million for midterms
Collins, Murkowski signal comfort with Kavanaugh
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7/11/18
Senate overwhelmingly rebukes Trump on tariffs — but the measure won't limit his powers
Paul Ryan criticizes Trump's China tariffs, saying they aren't "the right way to go
Senate confirms Justice Department nominee who represented Russian bank
Speaker Ryan, Republicans rally around Rep. Jim Jordan amid wrestler abuse allegations
The 7 senators most likely to cross party lines on Trump’s Supreme Court pick, ranked
Republicans express confidence about Trump’s Supreme Court pick; Democrats plot plan to sink him
US Navy dedicates ship to McCain
Racist Post Doesn't Stop New Jersey GOP Chairman From Supporting Candidate
Once Upon a Time, Helsinki Meant Human Rights
(Trump’s summit with Putin risks tarnishing a legacy of Republican moral leadership.)
Millionaire Republican reportedly bought a yacht the same day he voted to cut his taxes
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7/10/18
Senate moves to start negotiations on defense policy bill
Susan Collins is no maverick with GOP judicial nominees
Chuck Grassley: Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh a 'superb' choice
Rick Santorum Turns On Trump: He 'Just Bowed To The Washington Elite'
Senate takes swipe at Trump with pro-NATO vote
Senate To Vote On Motion Addressing Trump's Ability To Levy Tariffs
S. Carolina business leaders seek Congress' help on tariffs
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7/9/18
GOP rallies around Kavanaugh as Supreme Court pick
These senators will make or break Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh
Trump court battle imperils Senate Dems, House GOP
At state level, GOP renews push to require ‘supermajorities’ for tax hikes, imperiling progressive agenda
GOP campaign arm withdraws support from NJ House candidate who made racist statements
As Trumpism takes hold, Republicans face increasing pressure to embrace policies they once opposed
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7/8/18
Graham: 'China's hands' all over North Korea rebuke of US negotiators
Graham: Trump's Supreme Court picks 'all winners'
Graham: Red-state Dems 'are going to have a very hard decision' on Supreme Court pick
Who top conservatives want Trump to pick for Supreme Court
In Missouri Senate race, GOP contender wants to put Supreme Court fight center stage
Full Blunt: 'I hope the president sticks with the sanctions' on North Korea
GOP senator: US should continue military exercises with South Korea if North Korea talks break down
GOP senator: Actions toward North Korea will speak louder than words
GOP runs into Trump tax law in New Jersey
Mitch McConnell warns of fights potential Trump SCOTUS picks may face
Mitch McConnell confronted by protesters at Kentucky restaurant: 'We know where you live'
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7/7/18
Who top conservatives want Trump to pick for Supreme Court
Supreme Court contender Kavanaugh faces pushback from social conservatives
McConnell pushing Trump toward 2 potential Supreme Court picks: report
Nunes calls for House probe of 42 Obama-era anti-Trump activists
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Nunes calls for House probe of 42 Obama-era anti-Trump activists
Former GOP Leader Bill Frist Calls On Republican Senate To Protect Mueller
Voter optimism holds key to GOP’s midterm hopes
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7/6/18
Republican lawmakers hate Trump's trade war, but it's not clear if they'll try to stop it
Red states will lose the most in trade war with China: Citigroup
Trump’s mockery of the #MeToo movement underscores the GOP’s problem with women in 2018
Will Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski support Trump’s Supreme Court nominee? Here’s what history tells us.
California GOP congressional candidate runs as open Holocaust denier
Candidate for US Congress to continue campaign after car crash
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7/5/18
GOP lawmakers relieved with Pruitt’s departure
Senate battle over court nominee threatens to stymie legislative progress
Financial Times (John Kasich): The US Midwest will Suffer in Donald Trump’s TradeWar
Republican candidates in key Senate races struggle with Trump tariffs
Senate, House GOP at odds over rare rebuke of Trump on national security
Mike Pence called Ted Cruz to talk about Trump's Supreme Court options
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7/4/18
Key GOP senator: I won’t support any Supreme Court nominee that has shown ‘hostility’ to Roe v. Wade
Illinois governor calls on Nazi candidate to drop out of race, breaking with Cruz
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7/3/18
Republican lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of U.S.-Russia thaw
Senate panel backs up intelligence agencies, says Russia aimed to help Trump in election
Senate panel upholds finding that Russia backed Trump, contradicting House
Senate panel agrees with intel community that Putin was trying to help Trump
‘I’d like to kill ’em’: GOP takes on Trump tariffs
Reject the low road that leads to separating children, parents - Kasich
The buzzword at center of Supreme Court clash
Leading contender to be Trump’s Supreme Court pick faces questions from social conservatives
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7/2/18
GOP rep denied access to facility housing immigrant kids
One Republican senator has the power to defeat Trump's Supreme Court nominee
With Supreme Court Opening, Rogue Republican Senators Become Most Powerful Men in DC
New Hampshire's GOP Governor Extends Medicaid Expansion But Adds Work Requirement
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7/1/18
Susan Collins says she won’t support Supreme Court nominee who demonstrates ‘hostility to Roe v. Wade’
GOP senator: Supreme Court pick who would overturn Roe v. Wade 'would not be acceptable'
Collins: I'm going to have 'in-depth' talk with SCOTUS pick about Roe v. Wade
Graham on Roe v. Wade: 'You don’t overturn precedent unless there’s a good reason'
Full Graham: Mueller investigation ‘not a ground for recusal’ from Supreme Court
Supreme Court to enter new era
(Kennedy’s retirement clears path for GOP appointees to pursue conservative goals.)
Graham: 'Fake news' to say Russia did not meddle in US election
Sen. Tim Scott calls race discussion with Trump 'painful,' 'uncomfortable,' but 'hopeful'
'I’m Never Going to Forgive It.' Meghan McCain Hits Back at President Trump's Attacks on Her Father
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6/30/18
Republican wins Texas special election for House seat
With Corey Stewart atop the ticket, Virginia Republicans are in turmoil
GOP State Rep who implied she could shoot peaceful protestors is running unopposed
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6/29/18
These are the five senators to watch in the Supreme Court nomination fight
Mike Huckabee: If Trump nominated Moses to the Supreme Court Dems would still be unhappy
How Rosenstein’s and Wray’s testimony undermined GOP efforts to undermine the Russia investigation
Ted Cruz Tells People to Vote Democrat in IL-3 Race
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6/28/18
Senate passes legislation to legalize hemp as agricultural commodity
Senate overwhelmingly passes sweeping farm bill, setting up fight with House
Senate passes mammoth farm bill
House passes measure demanding DOJ documents
Republicans berate Rosenstein and urge him to end Russia probe
Live coverage: Tensions mount as Rosenstein grilled by GOP
McConnell on court schedule: 'This is not 2016'
Collins, Murkowski to play pivotal role in Supreme Court abortion battle
Senate faces bitter fight over Trump’s next pick
When the Supreme Court Locks Arms With Republicans
Rep. Mia Love leads Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams by 6 percentage points — a too-close-to-call margin
North Carolina GOP candidate: 'God is a racist white supremacist'
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6/27/18
Sen. Mike Lee, prominent conservatives on Trump's short 'list' to replace Kennedy
'The McConnell rule': Some Dems say the vote for Justice Kennedy's replacement should be delayed
House rejects Trump-backed immigration reform bill
House rejects immigration bill pushed by Trump in last-minute tweet
House rejects second GOP immigration bill
‘I thought you were my friend’: Immigration meltdown exposes GOP hostilities
Poll: Support for GOP tax law erodes
The GOP reaps its reward for selling its soul to Trump
This is the week Mitch McConnell was waiting for
GOP set to grill agent who vowed to stop Trump
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6/26/18
Republicans press ahead with narrow fix to migrant crisis created by Trump
Democrats reject GOP’s narrow fix to Trump’s family separation policy
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan ducks question over Trump’s civility
‘We’ve crossed the Rubicon’: Toomey takes on Trump
Corker renews effort to rein in Trump on tariffs
Trump made fun of Rep. Mark Sanford again. The House Freedom Caucus has had enough.
Romney wins Utah primary race
A poll commissioned by Bush and Biden shows Americans losing confidence in democracy
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6/25/18
GOP scrambles to regain fiscal credibility with House budget
Immigration overhaul on life support in the House
House Republican says Pruitt should resign
GOP lawmakers plan official visit to Russia later this week
Freedom Caucus to Trump: Lay off Sanford attacks
Trump’s false portrayal of his Sanford insult goes largely unchallenged by House Republicans: ‘It wasn’t a big deal’
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6/24/18
GOP House rep: Trump ‘still 100 percent’ behind immigration bill
Trump tweets, hard-right voters hamper GOP immigration push
Flake: Trump's attacks on Democrats 'bothersome,' unhelpful in immigration debate
Lankford: 'Vast majority' of migrants coming for economic reasons
Rep. Senator -Trump administration says it can locate separated children, but reunification will be a challenge
Flake: Trump has 'unfortunately' redefined Republican Party
Jeff Flake Threatens To Block Judicial Nominations Over Trump's Tariffs
Jeff Flake calls on Congress to stand up against President Trump
Corker: 'I think there's a jailbreak brewing' in opposition to Trump tariffs
Mike Huckabee accused of bigotry and racism after tweet touting Pelosi's 'campaign committee'
GOP senator: Obama administration’s track record on reuniting families 'wasn't particularly good either'
Gov. John Kasich - Faith and Courage
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6/23/18
GOP lawmakers preparing to vote on bill allowing migrant children to be detained longer than 20 days
Senate left in limbo by Trump tweets, House delays
GOP laments week of chaos sowed by Trump
The main election strategy of vulnerable House Republicans: Prove they’re not Trump
Trump mocks McCain at Nevada rally
Katie Arrington, GOP lawmaker who defeated Sanford, seriously injured in car accident
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6/22/18
House passes sweeping opioids bill
Rep. Mia Love cast Utah’s only no vote on the House’s hardline immigration bill, which failed to pass
Trump tells Republicans to 'stop wasting their time' on immigration
Trump Leaves GOP Leaders Out To Dry On Immigration
Trump tweet may doom House GOP effort on immigration
House still plans immigration vote next week despite Trump's tweet
Republican congressman demands Trump fire controversial adviser Stephen Miller over immigration controversy
What Republicans just can’t seem to get away from
‘We have a profound problem’: Mark Sanford has some thoughts about Trump and the truth
After Nevada GOP push, Treasury changed lucrative policy benefiting one county
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6/21/18
House rejects conservative immigration bill, delays vote on GOP compromise measure
House GOP leaders abruptly postpone high-stakes vote on immigration bill
House GOP leaders push immigration vote to next week
Trump undermined House Republicans’ entire immigration debate in one tweet
Republicans know their immigration bills are going nowhere, and they're gearing up to pin the blame on Democrats
Paul Ryan Accuses Democrats Of Caring More About Open Borders Than Kids
House panel approves belated 2019 budget
House narrowly passes farm bill that includes stricter work requirements for food stamps, a month after failing on first try
House Republicans pass a farm bill that guts food assistance for working families
Grassley wants to subpoena Comey, Lynch after critical IG report
Republican blasts Trump’s ‘pettiness and insecurity’ for mocking ousted Congressman to his face
The GOP’s ‘Utterly Dysfunctional’ Strategy of Babying Its Base
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6/20/18
Ryan and Meadows clash on House floor, leaving immigration bills on thin ice
Senate rejects billions in Trump spending cuts as two Republicans vote ‘no’
Flake threatens to limit Trump court nominees
Mitt Romney on the investigation into the Trump campaign: ‘No one is above the law’
Trump’s Trade Wars Prompt Congressional Pushback
Republicans, commerce secretary square off in heated hearing over tariffs
On immigration, Trump keeps making life absolutely miserable for Republicans in Congress
Congressman says 'there's nothing cruel' about children being separated from parents at border
A GOP strategist abandons his party and calls for the election of Democrats
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6/19/18
13 GOP senators ask administration to pause separation of immigrant families
Senate GOP tries to defuse Trump border crisis
McConnell backs bill to keep immigrant families together
Sen. McCain Calls for End to Border Separation Policy
Cruz's flip-flop on family separation shows threat to GOP
Senate GOP pushes for bill to end Trump's family separation policy, but Schumer says 'the president alone can fix it'
Love, Hatch and Herbert urge immigration fix to halt separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border
House GOP's new bill would stop most family separations
House GOP plan would cut Medicare, Medicaid to balance budget
House GOP 2019 budget calls for deep Medicare, Medicaid spending cuts
Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of separating families at border, but most Republicans support it
Republicans hammer FBI over handling of Clinton email probe
20 weeks out from midterms, Dems and GOP brace for surprises
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6/18/18
Senate votes to block Trump's ZTE deal
The GOP backs Trump on separating families at the border — which is all he cares about
Republicans abandon Trump, demand end to zero-tolerance border policy
Paul Ryan’s cheery Father’s Day message is not playing well amid the child detainment crisis
Ted Cruz proposes emergency bill to keep immigrant families together
GOP senators scramble for a fix to separating immigrant families
Majority oppose policy that causes family separation, but Republicans approve
Congress may snub Trump on wall, risking shutdown
Amendments fuel resentments within Senate GOP
Koch brothers group won't back Stewart in Virginia
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6/17/18
GOP senator: Family separation policy 'inconsistent' with American values
Sanford: GOP lawmakers 'running for cover' over fear of Trump tweets
Sanford: Trump is being allowed to lie without consequences
Gowdy: IG report ‘certainly helps’ Trump
Gowdy: House will use 'full arsenal' of constitutional weapons to get DOJ, FBI compliance on subpoenas
Nunes vows ‘hell to pay’ if Russia probe docs not turned over
Arizona Republicans brush off talk about McCain Senate seat
Congress tackles mounting opioid epidemic
Laura Bush blasts Trump migrant policy as 'cruel' and 'immoral'
GOP, Democrats are outraged but at odds over ending family separation at border
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6/16/18
GOP fears midterms backlash from breaking up families at the border
Republicans risking conservative backlash over immigration
Trump repeats falsehood that Democrats are to blame for forced family separations at the US-Mexico border
Trump cites as a negotiating tool his policy of separating immigrant children from their parents
RNC mum on whether it will support Trump-backed Corey Stewart
Tom DeLay Rips Manafort's Jailing as 'Tyranny'
Political trajectories of Graham and Sanford reflect looking-glass GOP
Pruitt’s new problem with the GOP: Ethanol
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6/15/18
House immigration debate widens
(A GOP proposal would limit the policy of separating children and parents at border.)
House Republicans consider allowing immigrant children to be detained alongside their parents
Republicans scramble to understand if Trump just sunk their immigration effort
White House says Trump backs GOP immigration bills, despite comments opposing them. One official says Trump misunderstood Fox News’ question.
Steve King: House GOP 'considering' removing Ryan
‘When are Republicans going to stand up to Trump? Never.’ Here’s why
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6/14/18
House Republicans consider allowing immigrant children to be detained alongside their parents
Republicans unveil DACA citizenship-border wall compromise bill
House Republicans propose financial penalties for states that block offshore drilling
Sen. Inhofe criticizes Scott Pruitt, wants face-to-face meeting with embattled EPA chief
Speaker Paul Ryan says he disagrees with Trump's policy of separating children from their parents at the border
In passionate speech, Sen. Orrin Hatch urges compassion for the gay community, help for suicide prevention
RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel Called Out Over Trump Loyalty Demand
Nevada GOP nominates proud pimp
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6/13/18
GOP chairwoman: Anyone who doesn't support Trump 'will be making a mistake'
Trump tightens grip on GOP
Senate GOP campaign arm has no plans to endorse Republican nominee in Virginia
This new poll about Ohio's 2018 election should worry Republicans
Corker: GOP becoming 'cult-like' on Trump
Graham to Corker: 'You don't care about the Republican Party because you're leaving'
Trump’s GOP allies skeptical this time
(Republicans in Congress are wary or even critical of the summit result.)
White House opposes Senate measure to block Trump's deal to save China's ZTE
Trump offers support for House GOP immigration bill, but it may not be enough
Republicans are still trying to repeal Obamacare. Here’s why they are not likely to succeed
GOP senator: DOJ's ObamaCare argument 'as far-fetched as any I've ever heard'
Trump’s Justice Department finally did something so lawless that even GOP leaders are recoiling
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6/12/18
Amash fires back at Trump over Sanford primary tweet
House Republicans are woking on a fix for family separation
House to vote next week on two competing immigration bills after Republican negotiations on a compromise fall short
House GOP leaders defeat effort by moderates to force a vote on bipartisan legislation for 'Dreamers'
House GOP leaders wage last-ditch effort to stop uprising on immigration
‘It’s obscene’: GOP candidate seethes as Trump embraces Democratic senator
Running for Reelection, Mia Love Distances Herself from Trump
Republican senators only willing to go so far in challenging Trump on trade
Mitch McConnell makes Senate history as longest-serving Republican leader
Trump’s promise of end to U.S.-South Korea ‘war games’ creates confusion in Congress
Rubio: Coverage of Trump’s North Korea summit exposes 'incredible hypocrisy' of media
Test of Trump loyalty topples South Carolina's Sanford
As North Korea danger recedes ever so slightly, renewed Russian threat looms
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6/11/18
Paul: Graham 'a danger to the country' for seeking military authorization for North Korea
GOP centrists face decision day on Dreamer petition
GOP senators blast White House aide over trade remarks
Jeff Flake’s criticism of Trump’s G7 antics is a sham
Trump, senators headed for clash on cyber policy
Senators strike deal to include ZTE penalties in must-pass defense bill
House GOP super PAC boosts ad reservation total to $60 million
Todd Young in talks about chairing Senate GOP campaign arm
GOP, business groups slam Trump attacks on Canada
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6/10/18
GOP embraces single-payer healthcare attack in California
Scalise throws support behind Black, Blackburn ahead of Tennessee primary
Graham: I'm 'not so sure' McCain is right that a majority of Americans back free trade
GOP strategist: Trump 'beclowned himself' at G-7 summit
Senators Angus King and Susan Collins unite to help newspapers
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6/9/18
McCain rips Trump over trade, tells allies: 'Americans stand with you, even if our president doesn't'
Frequent Trump critic touts president: Trump's rhetoric on free trade at G-7 is 'tremendous news'
DACA deadline looms with no deal in sight
Kansas GOP governor candidate used taxpayer money to pay $1000 fine in federal case: report
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6/8/18
House GOP weighs possible immigration compromise with border wall funds
House Republicans consider new merit-based visa program
Washington plans to tackle the opioid crisis this month
Republicans broke with Trump a lot more than usual this week
John McCain blasts Donald Trump for ‘diminishing American leadership’ in calling for Russia to rejoin G-7
McCain, Flake push back on Trump's call for Russia to rejoin the G7
Trump’s latest health care move squeezes Republicans
Two Years Later, No Amnesty for the GOP’s Never Trump Camp
At fundraiser, Republicans look back, ahead while seeking to energize base in lead up to elections
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6/7/18
Fractured House Republicans emerge from meeting with no final deal to protect young immigrants
GOP staves off immigration revolt — for now
GOP immigration talks stall, and moderates step up the pressure for a House vote
Ryan remarks on Trump ‘Spygate’ leave conservatives fuming
Ryan stresses ‘no evidence of collusion’ with Russia a day after saying no evidence of spying on Trump
McConnell will ask Cornyn to stay on GOP leadership team
House passes Trump's plan to claw back $15 billion in spending
Free-trade Republican lawmakers mount revolt against Trump tariffs
Republicans seek Plan B on midterm messaging
Poll shows why the GOP has given up touting its unpopular tax plan
Reclaiming Global Leadership - John Kasich
Trump administration won’t defend ACA in case brought by 20 GOP-led states, endangering much of law, including consumer protections
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6/6/18
Paul Ryan splits with Trump, says ‘no evidence’ FBI spied on president’s campaign
House Speaker Paul Ryan sides with Trey Gowdy over Trump on 'Spygate'
Paul Ryan says Trump should not pardon himself: "No one is above the law'
Sen. Bob Corker defies Trump and unveils bill to check his ability to impose tariffs
Senate defense bill eyes threats from Russia, China
GOP braces for intraparty fight
Republicans Say They're Concerned About Scott Pruitt. Their Votes Say Otherwise.
House GOP factions claim progress on immigration compromise
McConnell: Immigration bill not on Senate's agenda
McConnell: Senate won't pass bill reining in Trump's tariff authority
Republican ex-drug CEO Hugin hopes centrism and New Jersey roots — plus a pile of his own cash — will help him beat Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez
Business group's poll shows support for GOP tax law
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6/5/18
McConnell cancels most of Senate’s August recess, forcing campaign-schedule scramble
McCarthy says he has no plans to cancel August recess
GOP rep calls on House to cancel August recess
SD state lawmaker: Businesses should be allowed to 'turn away people of color'
Graham questions if Rosenstein can remain in charge of Mueller probe
‘A tremendous abuse’: Senate Republicans warn Trump not to pardon himself
House Republicans wrestle over immigration deal
How lawmakers have landed an endorsement from Trump
David Koch is leaving Koch Industries, stepping down from Americans for Prosperity
'Economy crippling' and 'third grade' work: Conservatives pan Trump's move to save failing coal and nuclear plants
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6/4/18
GOP senators: A president can obstruct justice
GOP, Trump at odds on pardon power
House Republicans careen toward immigration showdown
GOP candidates echo Trump on immigration as president transforms party in his image
Behind closed doors: Republicans worry tax reform won't save GOP
GOP senators eye their options against Trump on tariffs
Koch network announces plan to oppose Trump tariffs
End of an era? Tea party class of House Republicans fades
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6/3/18
'Unthinkable': Republicans squelch talk of Trump pardoning himself
GOP rep: 'Terrible move' for Trump to pardon himself
Top Republican says Trump shouldn’t pardon himself
Christie: Trump would be impeached if he pardoned himself
Giuliani calls it ‘unthinkable’ that Trump would pardon himself
Republicans in Congress are courting a constitutional crisis
McCain backs effort to bypass GOP leadership, force House vote on DACA
Kasich: GOP doesn't have to ask Trump to do anything
McCarthy: Russia probe should wrap up if there's no collusion
Kevin McCarthy refuses to answer CNN question about White House 'lies'
GOP doubles female recruits for congressional races
Gingrich: North Korea talks ‘may not occur’
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6/2/18
Vulnerable Republicans see immigration as political salvation
Jobs report raises GOP hopes for midterms, while worrying Dems
McConnell: Trump should 'pull back from the brink' on tariffs
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6/1/18
Marco Rubio’s Reboot for the Trump Era
Kentucky GOP chief: ‘Nobody likes’ Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum
How Ted Cruz helped get Dinesh D'Souza his presidential pardon
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5/31/18
Congressional Republicans lining up against Trump on trade
GOP shuns Trump ‘spy’ theory GOP steering clear of ‘Spygate’ theory
The battle for Ryan’s post
Boehner: With Trump takeover of GOP, the Republican Party is 'kinda taking a nap'
Kasich slams GOP leadership: 'Republican Party has gone dormant'
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5/30/18
The four GOP-held seats that could decide control of the Senate
Romney threads the needle on Trump in Utah Senate debate
Richard Painter makes unlikely Senate bid in Minnesota
GOP hopes of holding Senate rise after Arizona deadline
The Man Who Would Be Speaker
Conservative stalwart boosts FBI in Trump feud
Time's up, Congress. Bypass GOP leaders and get DACA done for DREAMers: John Kasich
Flake won’t support Trump’s refugee bureau pick over anti-immigrant views
GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy contradicts Trump on 'informant' claim
Senior Republicans Are Complicit in Trump’s “Spygate” Propaganda
Senate grapples with prison reform bill
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5/29/18
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to resign after months of scandal
Gowdy: FBI acted properly with use of informant during 2016 campaign
Mitt Romney says Trump is not a role model; president departs 'from the truth'
Conservative activists aren't giving up their Obamacare repeal dream
House GOP prepares to consider Trump's $15 billion clawback
Where NJ State’s House Members Stand on Forcing Immigration Vote
Trump is hiding the number of civilians the U.S. has killed. Congress must act.
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5/28/18
Authors of GOP tax law disperse to lobby firms
Garrett reverses, will not seek reelection amid battle with alcoholism
GOP leaders scramble to contain immigration rebellion
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5/27/18
GOP congressman says he’s leaving Congress because ‘all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump’
House immigration fight could boost vulnerable Republicans
GOP-Trump trade fight boils over with threat to cars
Rubio open to changing law that separates immigrant children from parents
Two years into escalating ICE enforcement, one Republican admits policy is 'a problem'
Rubio convinced Kim ‘does not want to denuclearize’
Rubio defends FBI on Trump probe
Rubio, in challenge to Trump, suggests Congress will act against ZTE
Rep. Mark Meadows: 'No question' there was a 'spy' collecting info during 2016 campaign
Flake doesn't rule out challenging Trump in 2020
Senator Flake says Trump's 'spygate' is a 'diversion tactic'
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5/26/18
McConnell sees Ohio in play as confidence about midterms grows
GOP senators introduce Trump's plan to claw back $15 billion in spending
Trump’s war of attrition against Mueller bears fruit among Republicans
Former RNC Chair on Trump FBI 'spygate' claim: 'Republicans are complicit in this crazy'
Abortion wars flare for midterm election campaign
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5/25/18
Election fears recede for House Republicans
New Jersey Senate race: Menendez, Hugin almost even in new poll, but most undecided
Concerned by Trump, Some Republicans Quietly Align With Democrats
‘A confidential informant is not a spy’: Lindsey Graham undercuts his ally Trump
After period of reckoning, Ted Cruz recasts himself: From opposition force to Trump ally
GOP congressman: Straight people should be allowed to refuse to sell homes to gay people
Senate harassment bill runs into opposition from House
GOP nearing end game on immigration votes
Trump administration is telling Congress it has an agreement to save China's ZTE: Reports
Don't let them fool you — Republicans love regulation, too
NARAL Pro-Choice America launches $5 million campaign to flip the House
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5/24/18
McConnell says he backs Mueller probe after classified briefing
GOP immigration rebels push forward after Trump promises to veto any bill without wall funding
GOP donor threatens to cut off support for Republicans who don't back DACA
Realtor group pulls support from GOP rep over comments about selling to LGBT homebuyers
House GOP sets three FBI interviews in Clinton probe
Republicans in U.S. Congress slam Trump probe of auto imports
Trump on collision course with Congress on ZTE
Paul Ryan’s political purgatory
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake: ‘Our presidency has been debased’
Congress sends massive veterans bill to Trump, opening door to more private health care
Senate passes long-stalled bill to address sexual harassment on Capitol Hill
White House lawyer’s presence at briefings on FBI’s Russia source roils lawmakers
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5/23/18
Three reasons moderate Republicans are backing
an immigration vote
Republicans fear retribution for joining immigration revolt
GOP dissidents on cusp of forcing immigration votes
Top Senate Republicans ask White House for entry into meeting on classified information
Donald Trump just said something that will terrify congressional Republicans
Bowing to pressure, White House to host bipartisan briefing on Russia investigation
Koch-backed group to target some Republicans over spending vote in new ad campaign
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5/22/18
House approves bill rolling back Dodd-Frank banking rules
House votes to ease regulation of banks, sending bill to Trump
House easily passes prison reform bill backed by Trump
House approves 'right to try,' sends bill to Trump's desk
Why it's been a rough week for House Republicans
Ryan vents frustration over GOP infighting over immigration
Paul Ryan is losing control of an increasingly chaotic House GOP
Some Republicans want to replace Paul Ryan as House Speaker before the mid-term election
House Republicans’ Attempt to Remove Paul Ryan Would Backfire
Sen. Orrin Hatch passes on Australian ambassadorship, longs for buffets and Costco visits
GOP fundraiser subpoenas AP over source of leaked emails: report
Red states find there’s no free pass on Medicaid changes from Trump
GOP senator: Trump has no right to influence an investigation
Conservatives leery of FBI deal on informant
GOP senators expect McConnell to scrap or scale back August break
Trump and McConnell, once adversaries, have realized they need each other
Republicans think Trump is losing trade war
GOP candidate behind 'Deportation Bus' loses in gubernatorial bid
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5/21/18
Pressure rising on GOP after Trump–DOJ fight’s latest turn
White House to convene GOP lawmakers to review classified information on FBI source
Blankenship third-party bid worries Senate GOP
Senator Corker turns down Trump's offer to be ambassador to Australia
McCain’s legacy: Principles tempered by political necessity
‘Just pure frustration’: How months of inaction led 20 Republicans to take a stand on immigration
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5/20/18
Nunes says he won't meet with DOJ officials until they hand over documents
Graham: Trump will 'end North Korea’s threat to the American homeland' in his first term
RNC gave almost half a million dollars to law firm representing people in Russia probes
On guns and Russia, Republicans divide into camps
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5/19/18
GOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress
Paul Ryan can’t wash his hands of the immigration fight yet
Not all GOP candidates want Trump to stump
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5/18/18
Parkland graduate rips Pence's response to Texas shooting
After Santa Fe, These Texas Politicians' Hypocrisy Is Glaringly Obvious
In blow to GOP, House fails to pass massive farm bill in face of conservative Republican showdown
Farm bill revolt could fuel Dreamer push
McClintock food stamp limits too strict even for other Republicans
GOP revolts multiply against retiring Ryan
These Republicans may pay a political price for their health-care votes
Senate defeats Rand Paul’s balanced-budget plan as he accuses GOP of ‘unholy alliance’ with Democrats on spending
Top Intel Dem warns Republicans: Don't try to out FBI source
Talk of unproven FBI 'plant' in Trump campaign circulates among Republicans
Russia inquiry losing public support GOP faith in inquiry is waning
Republican candidate films herself lashing out at transgender woman in bathroom
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5/17/18
McConnell warns control of the Senate is ‘absolutely’ in play in midterm elections
McConnell: Midterms will be 'very challenging' for GOP
McConnell Could Cancel Recess to Keep Dems Off Campaign Trail
Love him or hate him, Mitch McConnell biggest factor in battle for Senate control
GOP House members, flailing in bids for statewide office, look reliant on Trump’s endorsement
GOP split on immigration is a crisis for Ryan’s team
Ryan and McCarthy collide over immigration
Immigration is tearing Republicans apart
Immigration fight threatens GOP farm bill
Republican Immigration Fight Derails Food Stamp Bill
Amid revolt from both sides, House GOP leaders promise vote on conservative immigration bill
GOP seeks immigration deal within next 24 hours
John Kasich Creates Office Dedicated to Helping Immigrants
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5/16/18
Senate panel advances Trump's CIA nominee
The Senate’s new Russia report just undercut Trump in two big ways
Senate report shows oligarch gave Trump a 'sizable gift'
Russia favored Trump in 2016, Senate panel says, breaking with House GOP
Spooked by petition, GOP leaders scramble to kill House immigration rebellion
Leaders warn Republicans against forcing immigration vote
DACA rebellion picks up steam in House
Republicans rebuff Trump push to cut spending as party seeks to limit midterm losses
Senate Votes to Restore Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
Senate votes for net neutrality return, but major hurdles remain
Grassley fires back: Schumer 'really misinformed' on Russia probe
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5/15/18
Rand Paul asks Haspel about any CIA surveillance of Trump
GOP senators don't raise McCain in meeting with Trump
Trump gives GOP midterm pep talk
Senate Republicans speak after meeting with Trump
Republican senator says EPA chief must slow refinery waivers or resign
Freedom Caucus weighs option to derail forced vote on immigration
House expected to vote on Senate bill rolling back some bank rules next week
Buehler wins GOP nomination to challenge Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Saccone loses GOP primary comeback bid in Pa.
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5/14/18
Senate GOP anger over McCain insult grows
Trump to press GOP on changing Senate rules
Republicans’ Apocalyptic Fantasies Are Now Playing Out in the Middle East
GOP, once the party of Reagan, now party of Cohen
As Russia probe enters year two, Republicans refuse to protect Mueller
Pence Is Trying to Control Republican Politics. Trump Aides Aren’t Happy.
Paul Ryan skirts law by leaving room before Adelson payout
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5/13/18
GOP pollster: Republican brand 'is not doing well right now'
Graham: Trump should get Senate approval on any agreement with North Korea
Lindsey Graham: White House should apologize for McCain remark
GOP senator calls on White House aide to apologize for McCain remark
Meghan McCain says she's still awaiting public apology for comments about father
Romney denounces pastor slated to speak at US embassy in Jerusalem
Donald Trump may be the best thing that ever happened to George W. Bush
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5/12/18
Six more Republicans could force a vote on ‘dreamers’
Speaking out on torture and a Trump nominee, ailing McCain roils Washington
Top Republican says White House should condemn aid who mocked McCain
House Republicans are literally trying to 'break' the law—as in cripple the DOJ and FBI
Trump challenges Congress: Get spending done or skip August recess
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5/11/18
Good economic vibes fail to make GOP tax law popular
Sheldon Adelson donates $30 million to GOP congressional bids
GOP has few takers for 2020 convention
Group of GOP senators calls for canceling August recess
Lindsey Graham is encouraged after visiting John McCain: ‘No talking about funerals’
GOP lawmaker calls on Trump to fire aide who mocked McCain's health
Politicians, media explode over White House aide's comments
John McCain is poking Trump where it hurts this week
John McCain’s deep American decency
Michigan’s GOP has a plan to shield some people from Medicaid work requirements. They’re overwhelmingly white.
Senate to scrutinize initial intel report concluding Russia meddled in election to boost Trump
Oklahoma governor vetoes gun carry bill in defeat for NRA
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5/10/18
Jelly Bellies and big spending: Inside the GOP struggle to sell voters on its tax law
With Trump's infrastructure plan on ice, Republicans have no major legislative agenda this year
The GOP’s midterm surprise: a red wave now threatens the blue wave
GOP eager for Trump intervention in contested Senate primaries
Big Donors Form New Alliance to Seize House From Republicans
Tensions on immigration erupt in the House GOP
Renegade Republicans challenge Paul Ryan, file discharge petition to force immigration votes
As GOP effort to force immigration votes gains support, Paul Ryan pushes back
Why John McCain opposes Gina Haspel leading the CIA — and why it matters
Flake seeks report on Haspel's role in destruction of CIA interrogation tapes
Tom Cotton is filled with rage. Thank God he wasn’t tapped as CIA director.
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5/9/18
McCain urges Senate to reject Haspel’s nomination
John McCain reportedly defends giving Trump dossier to James Comey in new book
House Republicans get a tough lesson in running for
higher office in the Trump era
GOP leaders seek to stamp out Republican revolt on immigration
Pro-reform House Republicans could bypass Paul Ryan and force a DACA vote
Five North Carolina Republican Lawmakers Lose Their Primaries
These 5 NC Republicans won't get another term in the legislature
Primary results confirm 2018 is a terrible year to be a House Republican
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5/8/18
Hatch Apologizes for McCain Funeral Comments
Senate Intelligence panel to wrap up Russia probe in August
Food stamp revamp sparks GOP fight over farm bill
Senate GOP warms to Trump's rescissions package
Good news on the economy may not be a result of GOP tax cuts
Risk to intelligence source who aided Russia investigation at center of latest showdown between Nunes and Justice Dept.
Pittenger loses GOP primary fight
GOP West Virginia Senate primary: live results
Primary elections: Blankenship loses in W.Va.; Pittenger concedes in North Carolina
Pence’s brother wins House GOP primary in Indiana
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5/7/18
McCarthy, Scalise just stop short of calling for Sessions to be held in contempt
White House backs Sessions as some House Republicans push to hold him in contempt
GOP nightmare looms in West Virginia
Why Don Blankenship is more dangerous for the GOP than Todd Akin, Sharron Angle and Roy Moore
Rubio Questions D.C. Panel on China Influence
CIA delivers classified materials to Congress on Haspel
Orrin Hatch thinks John McCain’s wish for a funeral without Donald Trump is 'ridiculous'
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5/6/18
Test of Trumpiness: Republicans competing in Senate primaries emulate impudent style of president
In Red State primaries, candidates out-Trump each other
Republicans whose jobs once seemed safe are struggling for a 2018 survival strategy
GOP faces internal battle over changing Senate rules
John McCain: I regret picking Sarah Palin as running mate
GOP senator: Americans more concerned with economy than Trump falsehoods
Republican congressman threatens to hold Republican Attorney General in contempt
House Armed Services chairman says Trump should delay deadline for Iran deal
Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners, put Democrats on notice
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5/5/18
McCain doesn’t want Trump at his funeral
Early GOP primaries shaping up as rightward march with Trump
West Virginia Senate primary features 'a convict, a carpetbagger and a turncoat'
Laura Ingraham Grills Devin Nunes For Not Reading Russia Probe Documents: 'How Serious Are You?'
Biden, McCain say Trump damaging US 'international reputation'
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5/4/18
Mueller emerges as villain in Republican campaigns
Hey, Republicans: Pelosi attack ads may not be enough to keep the House
Rand Paul Doesn’t Want Mitch McConnell Out. The Candidates He Supports Do.
Mitch McConnell is becoming the GOP's Nancy Pelosi in midterm races
Pruitt’s EPA denies climate science. Republicans can correct him. Will they?
Trump's legal moves roil Washington
Republican mayor who taunted David Hogg to now face a recall vote
Former US President George H.W. Bush discharged from hospital
Congressman introduces resolution to end Mueller probe
Iowa governor signs strictest abortion regulation in US
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5/3/18
Congressional chaplain can stay in job, says Paul Ryan
Ryan backs down on House chaplain resignation
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is sending 671,000 families an election-year check. Democrats call it bribery.
McCain, in new memoir, chides Trump for undermining U.S. values
Utah Republican booed for telling crowd they can’t impeach Trump just ‘because you don’t like him’
Anti-Semites on the ballot: GOP 'condemns' three contenders with racist views
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5/2/18
House GOP faces uncertain transition to new leader amid fears of losing majority
How endangered GOP Sen. Dean Heller is seeking to hang on
Republican Senate Candidate Praises Hitler and Sparks Condemnation from California GOP
West Virginia Senate candidate distorts reality in campaign ad
GOP groups take out ads to stoke Trump-Tester feud
GOP Senator Contradicts Trump On Ronny Jackson Allegations
Two politicians just told the truth about taxes and health care
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5/1/18
Top Republican senator: Netanyahu’s Iran presentation adds ‘nothing new’
Chaplain controversy shifts spotlight to rising GOP star
Crimes are no longer a disqualification for Republican candidates
Georgia Candidate's Pro-Gun Ad Draws Criticism Even From Gun Owners
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4/30/18
Marco Rubio just went way off message on the GOP tax cuts
Sen. Marco Rubio's cozy relationship with Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson could sway Nelson's re-election bid
After a respite, Cruz again questioning McConnell’s strategies
Trey Gowdy says House Intel report doesn't fully vindicate Trump on Russian collusion
Kevin McCarthy claims that the labor participation rate is ‘going back up’ under Trump
Trump-allied House conservatives draft articles of impeachment against Rosenstein as ‘last resort’
The GOP is preparing to use Ronny Jackson's failed VA nomination to hammer Montana Sen. Jon Tester this fall
CNN House Key Race alerts: A dozen GOP-held seats get more competitive
Meet the little-known ‘big fish’ megadonor setting the tone for GOP primary races
Former George W. Bush ethics lawyer ditches GOP, to seek U.S. Senate in Minn. as Democrat
McCain in book excerpt: 'This is my last term'
McCain torches Trump in new book: He prioritizes appearance of toughness over American values
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4/29/18
GOP more confident about W. Va. Senate as Blankenship fades
Schiff: Trump's unpredictability had something to do with the North Koreans coming to the table
Republican senator: Trump should stick to calling Kim Jong Un 'Rocket Man'
John Kasich rips GOP, hints at 2020 run against Trump: ‘I can bring that party back’
Kasich says Putin has helped ‘unify the West’
Trump’s Role in Midterm Elections Roils Republicans
George H.W. Bush doing ‘much better’ in hospital
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4/28/18
GOP Russia report reflects Republican midterm fears
Ex-con candidate compounding GOP woes in West Virginia
3 ways the House Republicans’ Russia report directly contradicts the intelligence community
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4/27/18
Paul Ryan feels heat over ‘unjust’ firing of House chaplain
House Intelligence Committee Republicans release final Russia report
READ: The House Intelligence Committee GOP's Russia investigation report
House Intel faults Trump, Clinton campaigns in final report on Russian investigation
GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan resigns from Congress amid ethics probe
Senate kills effort to prevent racial discrimination in the auto loan market
Senate Republicans flip script on gay rights by confirming
Ric Grenell over Democratic objections
Tester moves back to top of GOP Senate hit list
Fact Checker: Analysis Rand Paul’s claim that cutting $13 billion a year would balance the budget
Michigan Gov. Signs Ban on Bump Stocks, Among Other Gun Regulations
Republican worries 'assassination risk' prompting lawmaker resignations
GOP control of state Senate may be in play as three bow out of re-election
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4/26/18
House chaplain Rev. Patrick Conroy forced out by Paul Ryan
Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state
Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state
Senate panel approves bill to protect special counsel
Hatch says firing the special counsel may lead to ‘impeachment,’ but he’s against a bill to protect Mueller
Rand Paul’s claim that cutting $13 billion a year would balance the budget
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4/25/18
Republicans want Trump’s VA nominee to withdraw
Pro-Choice GOP Senators Keep Voting For Trump's Anti-Abortion Judges
The Republican win in Arizona was another tough night for the GOP
Republicans Lost Support in Every Special Election Since Trump Became President
GOP senator: 'We were there' on immigration before talks got derailed
GOP Banking chair pushes Bank of America, Citigroup on gun policies
GOP advances proposal to change Senate rules
Republican Sen. Cory Gardner to introduce cannabis bill for states' rights with Elizabeth Warren
Conservative group unveils plan to slash spending by $12 trillion
Conservatives eye new tax cut for capital gains
Senators to Trump: Let Mueller finish Russia probe
GOP candidate Don Blankenship rips Mitch McConnell's 'Chinaperson' family
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4/24/18
Republicans hold on to U.S. House seat in Arizona, winning special election to replace former congressman Trent Franks
Tax cuts were supposed to save the GOP from Trump. Oops.
GOP anxiety grows over Trump’s Iran decision
In protecting Mueller probe, Grassley shows he's still got that independent fight in him
GOP senator: Trump's comment on Kim Jong Un 'surpasses understanding'
Maryland GOP governor signs gun-violence legislation into law
GOP Congressman Doug Lamborn Thrown Off The Ballot For 2018
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4/23/18
Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized
Senate panel approves Mike Pompeo as secretary of State after Rand Paul flips to support
Senate panel narrowly endorses Mike Pompeo for secretary of state after Trump intervenes with key Republican
Senate to postpone confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson to head Veterans Affairs, White House officials told
Don’t expect Mitt Romney to be Trump’s chief antagonist in the Senate
Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback
Bob Corker’s painful interview about his successor is a gift to Democrats
Sticking to bad ideas
Missouri Governor Charged With Another Felony
Arizona Senate can’t change rules for replacing McCain
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4/22/18
House Republicans prepare to battle for leadership slots
GOP senator: Trump tariffs are hurting US farmers
GOP senator: Miscalculations with Russia 'could lead us to a very bad place'
Corker: Charming North Korea into getting rid of nuclear weapons is not realistic
Retiring Sen. Bob Corker won’t campaign against Democrat vying for his seat
Corker offers tepid endorsement of Republican running to replace him
Arizona Republicans seek law change in case John McCain seat in play
Collins: Comey should have waited to release his memoir
GOP senator: Democratic opposition to Pompeo 'driven 100 percent by politics'
Mitch McConnell fiddles while the country burns
5 moments commemorating Barbara Bush
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4/21/18
Romney forced into GOP primary for Utah Senate nomination
Romney won't commit yet to supporting Trump in 2020
Disruptive conservative groups lose their punch with Trump in charge
Pompeo lacks votes for positive vote on panel
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4/20/18
GOP in retreat on ObamaCare
Senate panel punts Mueller protection bill to next week
Razor-thin Senate majority, bloody primary fights hamstring GOP
McConnell aims to reshape courts in case Senate flips
Here's why the tax cuts are such a hard sell for Republicans
Farm-state Republicans chafe at Trump’s trade policies but are reluctant to confront him
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4/19/18
McConnell, the Senate’s decider, discovers the limits of his control
House, Senate GOP compete for cash
Republicans fear political risk in Senate races as House moves to extend tax cuts
Some doubt McCarthy or Scalise will ever lead House GOP
Senate confirms Trump pick for NASA administrator over Democratic objections
John Kasich's political allies are reaching out to GOP megadonors, seeing if they’d back him in a run against Trump in 2020
GOP enlists Trump, leadership to stave off Democratic challenge in Arizona
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4/18/18
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4/16/18
Senators introduce bill to update Trump's war authority
Trump’s war powers to be limited under new Senate resolution
Republicans Are Scrambling To Save An Arizona House Seat In GOP Territory
Senate fast-tracks bill legalizing hemp as agriculture product
Wall Street, big business start backing Mitt Romney’s Senate bid as GOP establishment seeks stronger leadership in Congress
How Congress’s and Trump’s latest deficit binge paved the way for the next one
Poll: Americans now prefer GOP over Dems on taxes, but tax bill still unpopular
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4/15/18
GOP senator: Mueller protection bill would send strong message to Trump
Where Every Senate Republican Stands on the Mueller Investigation
Key Republican defends Mueller for referral on Cohen raid
Partisan tensions rise as Mueller bill delayed
Gingrich calls Mueller investigation 'breakdown' of constitutional law
NYT editorial board: Republicans must defend Mueller against Trump
GOP senator uncomfortable with ground troops in Syria
Ryan: Comey a man of integrity ‘as far as I know’
Ryan pushes back on ‘triumph of Trumpism over Ryanism’
Ryan: Trump ‘disappointed’ by Speaker's decision to retire
In the era of Donald Trump, New England’s biggest GOP donor is funding Democrats
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4/14/18
Republicans express doubts that Ryan can stay on as Speaker
Possible House leader Kevin McCarthy seen by Trump as ally
Republicans lose their favorite campaign message: Repealing Obamacare
GOP devotes $250M to midterm strategy: Keep House majority
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4/13/18
McCain to Trump: Airstrikes alone won't achieve objectives in Syria
Speaker Ryan resists calls to step aside for quicker transition to new GOP House leader
Ryan backs McCarthy for top House GOP leader as Freedom Caucus co-founder also explores run
How big of a problem is Ryan’s exit for GOP?
GOP authors of tax law double down in campaigns
Trump Succeeds In Draining Swamp As 40 House Republicans Give Up Seats
House chairmen ask Rosenstein for copies of Comey memos
Sen. Cory Gardner: Trump has agreed to support state-legal marijuana protections
RNC deputy finance chair steps down after admitting Trump’s lawyer negotiated settlement between him and pregnant Playboy model
WSJ: Trump Lawyer Arranged GOP Fundraiser's Payment to Playmate
It sure looks like there’s a GOP conspiracy to discredit the Russia probe
Lindsey Graham: Trump's lawyer is 'an idiot'
Former Speaker John Boehner: Deficit will be 'No. 1 issue' in six months
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4/12/18
GOP fractures over push to protect Russia probe
Grassley blames Feinstein for delaying bill to protect Mueller
Even Republicans should be horrified by Trump’s latest Mueller meltdown
House GOP pushes back plans to vote on making individual tax cuts permanent
After busting the deficit, the GOP's gestures toward fiscal responsibility ring hollow
Gowdy says Pruitt didn't turn over records as Dems press for details
Senate confirms a former coal lobbyist as Scott Pruitt’s second-in-command at EPA
GOP proposes stricter work requirements for food stamp recipients, a step toward a major overhaul of the social safety net
Republican National Committee Starts Campaign to Discredit ‘Lyin’ Comey’ Ahead of Book Launch
GOP campaign seeks to brand Comey a liar as he touts book critical of Trump
Paul Ryan’s party is over
Paul Ryan’s GOP swept away by a Trumpian revolution he could neither contain nor control
Departure bodes ill for Republicans House GOP to wait on fight for leadership
Longtime Paul Ryan associate is courting donors as he gears up to run for speaker's House seat
Senate Republicans fret over Ryan retirement decision
Loss of Ryan hits hard for House Republicans
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4/11/18
House Speaker Paul Ryan is retiring, and his massive campaign war chest might soon be up for grabs
Speaker Ryan will not seek reelection, further complicating GOP House prospects
With Paul Ryan leaving, House Republicans are at (another) leadership fork in the road
Don’t count on Paul Ryan to be the GOP’s next anti-Trumper
Paul Ryan's retirement increases the odds that President Trump will be impeached
For many black voters, Paul Ryan’s legacy will be his insufficient criticism of Trump on race matters
Right on Paul Ryan's heels, another House Republican bails—and his Florida seat could be winnable
McCarthy and Scalise front-runners to replace Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan: 'No plans to run for anything'
Senate panel moves to take up bill protecting Mueller
Judiciary chair wants vote on special counsel bill next week
As Donald Trump fumes, Cory Booker and 3 other senators craft a bill to protect Mueller
Bipartisan US senators seek to protect special counsel Mueller
Graham uses Fox News appearance to ask Trump not to fire Mueller
Christie Offers Trump Advice on Dealing With Mueller
McConnell urges GOP senators to call Trump about tariffs
GOP lawmakers ignore Trump chaos
Sen. Bob Corker says voting for GOP tax cuts 'could well be one of the worst votes I’ve made'
GOP Congressman Rips Trump in Insane Tirade to Journo: ‘Evil, Really F*cking Stupid Forrest Gump’
With Ryan out, GOP donors and strategists are giving up on the House and trying to save the Senate
Here are the massive tax cuts going to the Republicans who wrote the tax bill
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4/10/18
Senator sounds the alarm, demands Senate Judiciary Committee move on bill to protect Mueller 'NOW'
Senators move to protect Mueller as Trump criticizes probe
Senate Republican leaders warn Trump but reject calls to pass legislation to protect Mueller
Top Judiciary Republican: It's 'suicide for the President to fire' Mueller
GOP strategists close to congressional leaders are worried that FBI's raid on Trump lawyer Michael Cohen could signal trouble in midterms
Rand Paul warns gloating Trump critics: Mueller’s ‘great overstep’ a danger to all Americans
McCarthy plays inside game in shadow campaign for Speaker
Republicans are the drivers of skyrocketing deficit
Can Republicans win women back? We can and we must.
Citigroup faces GOP backlash on gun policy
Ted Cruz presses Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s alleged political censorship
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4/9/18
The GOP abandons fiscal responsibility
Conservatives and business leaders worried about the deficit take aim at Social Security and Medicare
The GOP tax plan means short-term gains for the economy, but federal debt is primed to explode, CBO analysis says
GOP looks to reduce spending after hearing criticism back home
GOP increasingly fears loss of House, focuses on saving Senate majority
Republicans Giving Up House Seats At A Rate Not Seen In Decades
Impeachment Is the Republicans' Latest Boogeyman for the 2018 Elections
GOP seizes on impeachment for edge in midterms
Florida Gov. Rick Scott formally announces run for Senate, challenging Bill Nelson
Rick Scott announces challenge to Nelson for Senate seat in Florida
Scott bid boosts GOP Senate hopes
Worried GOP views Trump trade war with angst
Republicans want to know Trump’s endgame on trade
The 6 issues Congress is most likely to tackle before the midterms
McConnell sends warning over nomination votes
McCain takes his Trump criticism to a whole new level, suggesting blame for chemical weapons attack in Syria
Governor Kasich at New England College
Why John Kasich doesn't want to 'shut up and go away'
Poll: Older, educated white voters shift away from Trump's Republican party
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4/8/18
Three Republican senators voice concern about EPA head Scott Pruitt’s conduct
Graham: Pruitt's ethics controversies don't look good
Collins: Pruitt is the wrong person to head the EPA on policy grounds alone
GOP Sen. Kennedy slams EPA administrator Scott Pruitt for 'juvenile' behavior
GOP senator defends Pruitt: Some criticisms are 'overblown'
Senate braces for showdown over Trump’s nominees
Graham: National Guard troops not enough to secure U.S.-Mexico border
Collins: Trump is going to have to reconsider withdrawal from Syria after reported chemical attack
Graham: Trump's response to latest Syrian chemical attack a 'defining moment' in his presidency
McCain: Trump should act on alleged Syria chemical attack
McCain: Assad 'emboldened' by Trump signaling Syria withdraw
Collins: Trump should get credit for China tariffs
Kudlow defends Trump's tariff moves: China is 'breaking a lot of laws'
Kudlow: Trump not 'bluffing' on tariff threats
Mnuchin: There could be a trade war
Trump trade adviser: We're moving forward in a 'measured way' with Chinese tariffs
Trump trade adviser: Tariff threats serve as a 'wake-up call' for Americans about Chinese policies
GOP senator on Facebook: 'We have a problem'
Retiring GOP lawmakers cut loose on Trump
Flake’s son seeks new trial against Arpaio in Arizona: report
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4/7/18
GOP worries Blankenship surge will cost party W. Va. Senate seat
House GOP super PAC contacts more than 300K voters in midterm push
Tariff fight could hit GOP in key Senate states
US House panel investigating Pruitt's condo rental
State GOP removes 7 Senate candidates, 1 governor candidate from primary ballot
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4/6/18
GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
'The dumbest possible way': Heartland Republicans rip President Trump's tariff plans
GOP fears primary fight will ruin Va. Senate chances
Senate GOP skeptical of Trump idea to cancel spending
With Florida Senate seat at stake, tensions between Scott and Rubio strain GOP relations
Blue wave gains strength: Even more Republicans are vulnerable in 2018
A race to watch: In D.C. suburbs, a House Republican tries to tiptoe away from Trump
GOP senator on tariff threat: Hopefully Trump is blowing off steam because ‘this is nuts’
South Carolina congressman draws gun at constituent meeting
Trey Gowdy Is Counting Down The Number Of Flights He Has Left
Trump's tariff gamble with China could be catastrophic for the economy, the GOP — and his own presidency
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4/5/18
Republican Tim Pawlenty announces run for Minnesota governor
Conservatives fear trade war could cripple tax cuts message
McConnell sounds alarm over midterms: ‘We don’t know whether it’s going to be a Category 3, 4 or 5’
Phil Bredesen holds double-digit lead over Marsha Blackburn in US Senate race, new MTSU poll shows
GOP chairwoman blasts Dem governor's ‘ridiculous’ comments on America’s division
Trump effect splits Senate and House GOP candidates
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4/4/18
Race relations are poor because of racially segregated lives, GOP senator says
Uncertainty about McCain’s future fuels GOP questions about Senate seat
Expanding map creates tough choices for GOP
Why Senate Republicans aren’t listening to Trump’s pleas to ‘go nuclear’
Trump’s emerging trade war threatens House Republican seats
Reckless omnibus spending bill humiliates congressional Republicans
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4/3/18
Walker warns of Dem wave in Wisconsin after liberal wins state judicial race
Republicans pour money into Arizona Congressional race to prevent another upset
Marco Rubio on gun control: It depends who he's talking to
Trump should fire EPA chief Scott Pruitt, two House Republicans say
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4/2/18
Chris Christie betrays Trump defenders’ remarkably dim view of the president’s intellect
Trump’s latest DACA tweets are likely to hurt him — and the GOP — further with Latino voters
‘It sucks’: Senators fume over McConnell’s tight grip
Juan Williams: GOP fears anti-Trump wave
In Missouri, GOP candidate for Senate walks Trump tightrope
Mueller Will Find Something on Trump and He'll Be Impeached If Democrats Win, Republican Strategist Says
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4/1/18
GOP strategist to Trump: A ‘storm is coming’ in Russia investigation
GOP lawmaker: Republicans 'would be well advised to get ready' for Dem wave in midterms
GOP hopes to capitalize on crowded Dem primaries
2018 Campaign: Republicans are running against Hillary Clinton — again
Russia investigation becomes big campaign issue in Devin Nunes' re-election bid
Five lawmakers facing tough primary races
Flake: 'Plenty' of lawmakers want to work with Trump on DACA
Graham: Trump ‘has a hard time pushing back against Putin'
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warns against Syria troop withdrawal
Graham: Bolton thinks North Korea ‘just buying time’ to develop missiles
GOP Sen: Trump 'needs to understand' effect of firing people on Twitter
GOP senator: Congress will 'absolutely' have say in Pentagon funding border wall
GOP senator 'pleased' with Sessions appointment of prosecutor rather than special counsel
Christie on Pruitt controversy: 'I don't know how you survive this one'
Christie: If Trump uses ‘hyperbolic’ style with Mueller it could send him to jail
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3/31/18
In Iowa’s GOP ag epicenter, tariffs spark Trump skepticism
Conservatives fume after Sessions declines to appoint new special counsel
House conservatives to air grievances in new 'Swamp' docu-series
David Hogg calls out Senator John McCain over NRA contributions
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3/29/18 - 2/30/18
GOP tax message hits a snag
GOP, vet groups react with caution to Trump VA pick
Congressman alleges McCabe lied to Comey, hinting at rift between FBI officials
Spending measure could disrupt Trump’s plans to cut agencies
Spending bill addresses crushing backlog of federal disability claims
Romney’s public immigration stand calls for a new ‘merit-based’ system favoring those with skills and money
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3/28/18
GOP ponders how to fill rest of 2018
GOP seeks to avoid Dem upset in Arizona
Republicans to Push for More Tax Cuts, Balanced Budget Amendment
Republican tax cuts not working out as the GOP intended
Republicans May Shoot Themselves In The Foot By Putting Citizenship In The Census
Congress seems a little skittish that Trump will fire Mueller in the next few weeks
Hillary foe turns heads with Trump talk
We didn’t send Trump to DC to pass a bill 'Jeb' would have happily signed
GOP donors fret about Dem wave
Santorum says he misspoke in telling kids to learn CPR rather than advocate for gun control
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signs $100 million school safety legislation
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3/27/18
Rep. Mia Love accused of ‘waffling’ on gun laws
Mitt Romney: I’m ‘more of a hawk on immigration’ than Trump
Tax cuts, Round 2: GOP looks to punish Democrats in 2018
Retiring GOP rep: I think Stormy Daniels is telling the truth
Judge rejects Walker's ask to delay deadline to call Wisconsin special elections
Supreme Court weighs Republican challenge to Maryland electoral map
Rick Scott Poised to Jump Into Florida Senate Race
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3/26/18
A congressional Republican cops to the real reason he’s retiring: Working with Trump isn’t fun
Paul Ryan denies rumor he will resign
Wisconsin teens take anti-gun march to House Speaker Ryan's hometown
Suburban voters angry with Trump threaten GOP’s grip on House
Republican Midterm Candidates Face Reality Check As Droves of Women Flee the GOP
Republicans fear Cochran replacement puts Senate seat at risk
GOP senators fuel Justice Kennedy retirement talk
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3/25/18
Rick Santorum: Kids should learn CPR instead of rallying for gun laws
Sen. Marco Rubio gets swift pushback for comments on March for Our Lives
The key job for Republicans is maintaining grip on Congress
McConnell's Embarrassment: Democrats, Not Republicans, Passed Omnibus Bill
How Trumpism has come to define the Republican Party
Kasich blasts Trump's phone call to Putin
Kasich: Lawmakers who ignore student activists should be held 'accountable at the ballot box'
Making the US Senate work again
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3/24/18
Sen. Marco Rubio tells students he does not agree with the March For Our Lives
Rep. Ryan Costello will drop bid for reelection in Pennsylvania
GOP in control, but Dems’ budget priorities are winning
The (probably) last major act of an anti-spending Congress: A $1.3 trillion budget-busting bill
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3/23/18
Are Republicans Intentionally Trying to Piss Off Their Base?
House Passes 2,232-Page Omnibus Spending Bill That No One Read
Congress votes to expand deficit — and many in GOP are unhappy
What's in the Congressional Spending Bill for States and Localities
Three things we learned from the omnibus spending bill
Compromise deal to expand veterans health care left out of Trump’s budget
Congress must remember the critical role foreign medical graduates play in serving Americans
McCain asks CIA director nominee Haspel to explain role in post-9/11 interrogations
Wisconsin GOP will tinker with election laws rather than follow court order
Republicans invest nearly $300,000 in red Arizona district
GOP lawmaker knocks Trump for Putin call but refuses to distance himself from president
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3/22/18
In late-night drama, Senate passes $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown
House approves jam-packed $1.3 trillion spending bill
House passes $1.3 trillion spending bill, boosting defense, undercutting Trump’s wall; Senate vote before shutdown deadline unclear
GOP chairman: No waste in $1.3 trillion spending bill
Conservatives balk over funding bill ahead of shutdown
GOP pushes to change Senate rules for Trump
House leaders’ biggest 2018 fear: The lazy Republican
House Intel votes to release report in Russia probe
A key congressional committee has asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify about Cambridge Analytica
How the Latest Attempt at a DACA Deal Failed
'Dreamers' fix blocked in Senate
Winners and losers from the $1.3T omnibus
Wisconsin Judge Orders Scott Walker To Call Special Elections He Refused To Allow
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3/21/18
Congressional negotiators reach deal on $1.3 trillion spending bill ahead of Friday government shutdown deadline
Congress just released its massive spending bill: Here's what's in it
READ: The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill
Congress reaches deal on trillion-dollar bill that hikes defense and domestic spending
Spending bill rejects Trump’s proposed EPA cut
Congress Slaps Trump: Zero Funding for Border Wall
Collins: 'Extremely disappointing' ObamaCare fix left out of spending deal
Freedom Caucus chairman rips Gateway funding: Trump campaigned on a wall, not a tunnel
Paul Ryan bolsters Democratic concerns with focus on entitlements
Senate passes controversial online sex trafficking bill
House passes 'right to try' drug bill
Republican leaders say Trump won’t fire Mueller, Democrats say that’s wishful thinking
Mississippi governor appoints Cindy Hyde-Smith to the Senate — and draws a backlash from the White House
As Americans become more educated, the GOP is moving in the opposite direction
Republican Rick Saccone concedes defeat to Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania special election
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3/20/18
McConnell strongly defends Mueller, criticizes Trump for calling Putin
Ryan uses defense spending increase in bid to appease conservatives on spending bill
Republicans scramble to release spending bill as government shutdown deadline nears
Congress lurches toward shutdown deadline with obstacles unresolved
Republicans fear disaster if Trump fires Mueller
House Speaker Ryan: Special counsel Mueller 'should be free' to follow through with Russia probe
Ryan: I've 'received assurances' Mueller won't be fired
GOP leaders back second special counsel
Senate appointment in Mississippi could trigger divisive GOP campaign
New House Bills Take Aim at Foreign Propaganda
Star GOP lawyer Theodore B. Olson declines offer to join Trump legal team
GOP senator blocking Trump's Intel nominee
Senate, Trump clash over Saudi Arabia
Congress may pass background check legislation in funding bill
Former congressman says he's had enough, publicly resigns from the Republican party over Trump
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3/19/18
‘If you have an innocent client … act like it’: GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy’s on-point rebuke of Trump’s lawyer
Trump assails Mueller, draws warnings from Republicans
After Trump tweets, GOP rallies around Mueller — but not bills to protect him
Republicans release new plan to lower health premiums, stabilize Obamacare markets
Tax reform 'phase 2' rollout could come as early as April 15, conservative GOP Rep. Meadows says
Congressional negotiators work to finalize massive spending bill
Congress races to finish $1.2 trillion funding bill
Supreme Court denies GOP request to block new Pa. congressional map
Republican lawmakers concerned by Facebook data leak
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3/18/18
GOP pushes for 'phase two' of tax cuts
Corker predicts Trump will pull out of Iran nuclear deal
Corker on Tillerson: ‘I think he’s at peace’
Rand Paul: People 'eager for war' shouldn't be running State Department
Christie defends Mueller: I don’t think Trump’s going to fire ‘someone like that’
Graham warns Trump: Firing Mueller would be 'beginning of the end of his presidency'
Graham calls for Senate Judiciary hearing on McCabe firing
Flake: Trump 'seems to be building' toward firing Mueller
Rubio: McCabe 'should've been allowed to finish through the weekend'
Gowdy: McCabe undercut his own credibility
Rep. Trey Gowdy To Trump's Lawyer: If You Have An Innocent Client, 'Act Like It'
Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump on McCabe's Firing
Lawmakers rally to defend Mueller after McCabe exit
U.S. Republicans to Trump - Let Mueller do his job
Republicans to Trump: Let Mueller do his job
Republicans Don't Appear Too Concerned About Mueller's Potential Firing
Republican on Trump lawyer: A ‘typical attorney’ would call for end of Mueller probe
Trump presses GOP to change Senate rules
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3/17/18
GOP immigration bill stirs tension among Hispanic conservatives
Retirement frees congressional Republicans to give some straight talk
House Republican blasts McCabe firing, says Trump’s conduct doesn’t ‘bode well’ for GOP
Power struggle threatens to sink bank legislation
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3/16/18
Paul Ryan’s seat is less safe. Is the House now up for grabs?
Jeff Flake Called Out the Foundational Flaws of His Party, and Its Unstable Leader
Environmental groups back Ted Cruz, Republicans on overhaul of Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Tom Cotton accuses Rand Paul of undermining Trump by opposing CIA nominee
2 GOP Leaders Warn Trump Against Firing AG Sessions
Republicans on defensive over Russia report finding
Republican drops Senate primary challenge to Heller after Trump's urging
CNN Key Races: Pennsylvania shakes up House map with 17 new race ratings
GOP divided on how to use tax cuts to match Democrats' anti-Trump enthusiasm in 2018 midterms
Republicans insist tax law will help in midterms
Congress has one week to pass a $1.3 trillion spending bill. Here’s what you need to know.
The Kochs have a message for Hispanics: Not all Republicans are like Trump
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3/15/18
Trey Gowdy admits that the Republican House Intelligence report is fundamentally wrong
Republicans hint at recount in Pennsylvania congressional race, with odds against them
Bank regulation rewrite clears Senate but stumble could come in the House
Senate advances bill on opioid pill limits
Senate GOP: We will grow our majority in midterms
Republican Jeff Flake: 'My party might not deserve to lead'
Facing a Democratic Wave, Republicans Refuse to Throw Trump Overboard
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3/14/18
A changing GOP wrestles with Trump tariffs and its own principles
Pennsylvania special election shows GOP still hasn’t found a winning midterms message
There are 119 Republican House members who should be VERY nervous today
From Pennsylvania, one more message to shake any complacent Republicans
GOP suddenly changes its story on Conor Lamb after his win
House GOP frets over Pennsylvania race
Pennsylvania underlines GOP struggle to hold Trump coalition
House Republicans try to calm GOP fears after apparent upset in Pennsylvania's Trump country
Conor Lamb's Victory Matters, and Paul Ryan Should Be Scared
A top House Republican just split from one of his party’s key findings on Russia. That’s a very big deal.
House passes bill to prevent gun violence in schools in rare bipartisan vote
Senate passes bipartisan bill to roll back Dodd-Frank
Republicans engage in some world-class hairsplitting over Russia’s aid for Trump
Rand Paul to oppose Pompeo, Haspel
Spending talks face new pressure
Republican Wins Tennessee Special Election
Industry clamors for fixes to GOP tax law
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3/13/18
Democrat Conor Lamb declares victory in Pa. special election
Lamb Declares Victory, Saccone Not Giving Up
Pennsylvania special election between Rick Saccone and Conor Lamb too close to call
Pa. special election too close to call
Intel panel Republicans seem to back away from finding that Russia was not trying to help Trump
Senator Graham reacts to Trump firing Tillerson
Tom Cotton was supposed to be CIA director. He isn’t — and that’s trouble for Trump.
Do Republicans think record federal spending is what voters elected them to enact?
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3/12/18
House Republicans break with intelligence community on Russia
GOP report finds no collusion between Trump and Russia
Republican member of House Intel Committee says it has 'lost all credibility'
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy reacts to Trump's vu...
The Senate is poised to roll back rules meant to root out discrimination by mortgage lenders
The special House election in Pennsylvania is full of bad omens for Trump and the GOP
Pennsylvania special election: What's at stake for Trump and Congress in this deadlocked House race
Top Iowa lawmaker resigns after video showing him kissing Statehouse lobbyist
Juan Williams: GOP has sold its soul on Russia
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3/11/18
GOP crusader Walker reaches to center in volatile Wisconsin
GOP senator wants to see more from North Korea before a meeting
Senate Homeland Security chairman: ‘Let’s not be Charlie Brown to North Korea’s Lucy’
Tariff fight tests Trump, GOP
Wisconsin Republican would sign on to bill to nullify Trump tariffs
GOP senator: We probably shouldn't follow China's lead on criminal justice
Ryan fights to keep tax cuts in spotlight
Flake calls for 2020 Trump primary challenger
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3/10/18
The GOP’s messages don’t seem to be working in Pennsylvania. Is that a warning sign?
Pennsylvania Republican Defends 'Right-To-Work' Laws Before Vote In Union-Heavy District
Trump's infrastructure push hits wall in Congress
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3/9/18
Senate bill could allow 2 top banks to hold billions less in reserves, reducing buffers against collapse
Is GOP Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s support for gun control a savvy political move or a big mistake?
Florida Gov. Rick Scott breaks with NRA to sign new gun regulations
Gowdy: White House response to request for security clearance info ‘inadequate'
RNC touts investments ahead of key Pennsylvania special election
Republicans get a string of bad news for midterm House elections after fleeting bump from tax cut
Will Kennedy retire and be Republicans' Senate savior?
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3/8/18
GOP leaders signal they will try to narrow Trump's tariffs
Pretty much every Republican told Trump not to impose tariffs. He did it anyway.
Defying GOP, Trump orders steel and aluminum tariffs
House Republicans warming to Senate deal on Dodd-Frank
Congress still can't agree on stabilizing Obamacare marketplaces
Republicans flee the storm over Stormy Daniels and President Trump
One Republican is speaking out about Trump’s alleged hush money payment: Mark Sanford
Congressional Republicans are facing a historic deficit on the generic ballot
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3/7/18
Jeff Flake’s DACA bill gives ‘Dreamers’ Obamacare, CBO says
Ryan: 'We’re not going to raise gas taxes'
Republicans trash their candidate in Pa. special election
Republicans fret over Cohn’s exit
Cohn exit triggers GOP alarm
Trump’s economic policies spur GOP angst
Charles Koch: Corporations need to 'reject' Trump's tariffs
George P. Bush wins in Texas after breaking with family on Trump
Texas primaries: Democratic engagement grows — but Republicans still have the overall advantage
Poll shows spike in GOP disapproval of Mueller
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3/6/18
Senate Republicans float legislation to reverse Trump tariffs
Republicans skeptical of Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel, aluminum
How the Washington establishment is losing out to little-known Trump advisers on trade
Trump breaks with GOP, sparking new tensions
Senate advances plan to weaken Dodd-Frank banking rules on bipartisan vote
The 5 ways the Senate plans to roll back regulations on Wall Street
Mississippi is new headache for GOP in the South
In Beto O’Rourke’s challenge to Ted Cruz, Democrats see a chance at a statewide win in Texas
GOP sees McCarthy moving up — if GOP loses the House
Lawmakers ask for new special counsel to probe DOJ "bias"
The Latest: GOP senator blocks temporary Dreamers plan
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3/5/18
Ryan splits with Trump on trade as GOP lawmakers move to block planned tariffs
GOP urges Trump to abandon tariffs
Amid GOP pushback, Trump says he's 'not backing down' on tariffs
Cochran to resign from Senate next month
Senate clears two more judicial nominees, 27 total judges confirmed
One GOP lawmaker is hoping to take a big bipartisan step on opioid addiction
Action on guns and immigration screeches to a halt in Congress
This week: Congress takes up banking reform as gun debate stalls
House GOP star among Republicans facing unexpected challenge
Kasich says 'all options are on the table' in 2020
Republicans are calling for the impeachment of Pennsylvania judges. It’s nothing new.
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3/4/18
Graham: Both parties would 'suffer' if Congress doesn't take up gun legislation
Senators urge Trump to take the lead on gun-control efforts
Gun debate: Here are the proposals that Congress is considering
Communication between the Senate and House Intelligence Committees has apparently broken down entirely
‘Like a pinball machine’: Lawmakers struggle to negotiate with an erratic Trump
Former George W. Bush chief of staff: Trump wrong about trade wars being 'easy to win'
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3/3/18
Trump’s tariff talk provokes rarely seen urgency among GOP
How NRA became linked to GOP Republicans, NRA rarely break ranks
Cruz campaign calls don’t want Texans to know about the primary
New Tax Law Benefiting Shareholders More Than Workers So Far
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3/2/18
Sen. Flake: Trump will have 2020 GOP challenge
Georgia governor signs bill without Delta tax break after NRA rift
Sen. Orrin Hatch apologizes for calling Obamacare supporters ‘dumbass’ people
Lindsey Graham: War with North Korea would be 'worth it' in the long run
Trump just started a trade war, all right — with his own party
Trump pushes Republicans to kill funding for crucial New York-New Jersey tunnel project
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3/1/18
GOP boos Trump decision on tariffs
GOP senators blast Trump's tariffs announcement
Republicans furious as Trump announces huge new tariffs: 'A massive tax increase on American families'
Trump announces steel and aluminum tariffs Thursday over objections from advisers and Republicans
Baffled Republicans distance themselves from Trump on guns
Senate GOP rejects Trump’s call to go big on gun legislation
McConnell: Senate to skip gun debate for bank bill
GOP eyes budget maneuver to pay for ObamaCare funds
Hatch: ObamaCare supporters are 'the stupidest, dumbass people I've ever met'
House Republicans Reportedly Leaked Democratic Senator's Texts To Fox News
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2/28/18
GOP senator scolds Trump: We have due process 'for a reason'
Top GOP congressman: 'How many Jews were put in the ovens because they were unarmed?'
Rubio bemoans lack of civility amid gun control debate
13 House Republicans call on Sessions to appoint second special counsel
For many Republicans, Trump’s offshore drilling plan and beaches don’t mix
Cindy McCain sounds off on Trump: ‘We don’t need more bullying, and I’m tired of it’
Chris McDaniel announces Republican primary challenge against Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi
They're Here to Fix Climate Change! They’re College Republicans.
This race may be GOP’s ‘canary in the coal mine’ Pennsylvania campaign worries GOP
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2/27/18
GOP leaders jockey on guns
House GOP rejects calls for new gun legislation
GOP focuses on law enforcement mistakes — not new gun laws
Congress to focus on background checks after Florida massacre
Sen. Hatch unveils legislation to prevent school shootings with intervention, technology
How one Florida Republican came to support a ban on assault weapons after the Parkland shooting
Three reasons you should expect congressional gridlock on gun control
Sen. Bob Corker won't seek third term
Sen. Bob Corker will not run for reelection
Arizona Republicans pick Debbie Lesko to replace Trent Franks
Texas race isn't guaranteed Republican anymore
Right warns GOP agenda can’t stop at Trump’s tax law
GOP Ignores Its First Black Chairman Michael Steele At Its Own Awards For African Americans
Trump could haunt House Republicans in November
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2/26/18
House GOP to offer 'school safety' response to Florida shooting
Trump-backed gun measure faces hurdle from three Republican senators
What will Congress realistically do on guns after the Florida shooting?
Congress steps into thorny gun debate
Senate's midterm calculations could scuttle gun debate before it begins
John Kasich "Common sense gun laws in America"
Mia Love is not on board with arming teachers, but John Curtis could get behind it
Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle threatens Delta for cutting NRA ties
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker sued for not calling special elections
Former GOP Rep. Doug Ose drops out of California governor's race
Conservative firebrand Chris McDaniel to enter Mississippi Senate race, setting up divisive GOP primary
Roy Moore is haunting the GOP Senate primary in Missouri
How the Republican tax law hurts the poor and helps the rich, in one chart
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2/25/18
Senate pivots to stopgap 'Dreamers' deal
Republican congressman Brian Mast supports ban on assault weapon sale
GOP lawmaker calls for tougher rules on background checks, bump stocks
GOP senator 'skeptical' about raising age requirement for certain gun purchases
GOP rep: Background checks offer 'false senses of security'
Gun control dominates conversation as Congress returns
Florida governor: I disagree with Trump proposal to arm teachers
Scott: I believe in the Second Amendment but 'I'm a dad'
Florida House Republicans Demand Sheriff's Ouster Over Parkland Shooting Response
Florida reps split on proposal to arm teachers
Kasich ponders end of two-party system
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2/24/18
Obstacles — and silence — on Capitol Hill even as clamor for new gun laws grows
Seven gun control measures Congress could consider after Florida shooting
Impeachment talk a sign of GOP’s long-term worry about court
House panel releases Democrats’ memo defending FBI surveillance of ex-Trump campaign aide
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2/23/18
GOP Michigan governor: 'I don’t think having more guns is a good thing'
Florida Gov. Rick Scott backs raising age for rifle purchases to 21
Florida shooting survivor: We should call AR-15s ‘Marco Rubio’ because they’re both easy to buy
Trump’s push to arm teachers gives the NRA what it wants and highlights GOP radicalization
Meghan McCain Discovers Donald Trump Lies, Blasting Her Cancer-Stricken Father At CPAC After Promising To Stop
Devin Nunes's Safe Seat Is Looking Less Safe
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2/22/18
GOP lawmaker calls for Ryan to bring up gun safety legislation
After Florida Shooting, Paul Ryan and NRA Allies Targeted in Campaign To Oust Them in 2018
Congress' Republican leaders silent so far on Trump's gun proposals
Sen. Pat Roberts: Nobody under 21 should have an AR-15
Rubio supports raising age limit to buy a rifle, will consider ban on large-capacity magazines
Fla. GOP lawmakers move ahead on raising age minimum for buying assault rifles
Florida Gov. Rick Scott stays in sync with the NRA as he faces a reckoning on guns
Grand jury indicts Missouri governor who admitted affair
This Nevada Republican Senate candidate may have gravely miscalculated his attack on Ivanka Trump
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2/21/18
House Oversight a gavel no one wants
Senate Republicans not on board with Trump's protectionist agenda
GOP senator suggests we need fewer immigrants because robots are coming
Controversies pile up for White House, alarming GOP
Are Senate Republicans killing 'blue slip' for court nominees?
Trump's former bodyguard makes $15,000 a month from a GOP 'slush fund'
Toomey, sensing ‘momentum,’ plans revival of bill to expand background checks
Angry students, parents confront Rubio for gun control
6 things Marco Rubio said at the CNN town hall that made news in the US gun debate
Rubio breaks with Trump, doesn't support arming teachers
NJ Politics Digest: Congressman Shoots Down Calls for Gun Control Measures
Congresswoman claims most mass shooters are Democrats
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2/20/18
NJ Politics Digest: These Congressmen Voted to Allow More Concealed Guns
Big Republican missteps needed for Democrats to win in November
Trump’s base warms to Ted Cruz after president’s amnesty ‘betrayal’
Idaho pol faces ethics complaint after yelling at college students about abortion
A lawmaker’s aide called school-shooting survivors ‘actors.’ Within hours, he was fired.
Grassley, Dems step up battle over judicial nominees
Pence was set to meet with North Korean officials during the Olympics before last-minute cancellation
Koch Groups: Gas-Tax Increase Would Hit Trump States Hardest
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2/19/18
Congress punts fight over Dreamers to March
What's next for DACA recipients as deadline approaches?
McConnell's response to Russian attack is back in the spotlight
Most Americans say Trump, Congress not doing enough to stop mass shootings, Post-ABC poll finds
GOP congressional candidate defends AR-15 giveaway
Another House Republican announces retirement plans
Parkland students call out Trump, Rubio and the NRA
Poll: Most Americans support GOP tax law
Bill Gates Slams GOP Tax Legislation: 'I Need to Pay Higher Taxes'
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2/18/18
Republican Fla. rep calls for debate on ‘gun safety laws’
GOP senator: 'The problem is not owning an AR-15'
Kasich pleads with Trump to take action on gun control: 'Mr. President, I ask you to do this'
Ohio Governor John Kasich Breaks With GOP In 'Wake Up' Call for Tighter Gun Laws After Florida Mass Shooting
John Kasich Says He Doesn't Think Congress Will Change Gun Policy
House Speaker Paul Ryan Slammed After He Snubbed Florida Teacher On Gun Control
Top GOP donor: 'I will not write another check' until candidates support assault weapons ban
GOP senator: 'There will be hell to pay' if Russia tries to meddle in 2018 midterms
Trey Gowdy praises Robert Mueller, says Russia probe on right track
Paul Ryan: Deficit increase is due to entitlement spending
Outgoing GOP rep: Republican Party 'heading into trouble' in election
Republicans becoming more bullish about midterms
Lawmakers call for withdrawal of Trump proposal that could impact 9/11 responders' health care
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2/17/18
The 14 GOP senators who voted against Trump’s immigration framework
McConnell: GOP expects to lose Senate, House seats in midterms
Grassley to Trump: Tell Putin to 'butt out' of US elections
Hatch sends apology letters to Porter's ex-wives: report
3 billboards near Miami are trolling Sen. Marco Rubio after the Florida school massacre
Mueller names social media accounts in indictment — here are the tweets
Protesters escorted out of GOP fundraiser with chants of ‘no more guns’
Florida students chant 'you are responsible' at gun control protest
‘People are angry’: Pain turns political in Parkland after school shooting
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2/16/18
House passes changes to Americans With Disabilities Act over activists’ objections
Dreamers’ Fate Is Now Tied to Border Wall and Other G.O.P. Immigration Demands
GOP looks for Plan B after failure of immigration measures
Sen. Jeff Flake: President Trump shouldn't be impeached, but his behavior is bad for national security
Republicans just got some much-needed good news on the recruiting front
Romney makes Utah Senate bid official
The NRA Placed Big Bets on the 2016 Election, and Won Almost All of Them (interesting facts)
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2/15/18
Senate rejects Trump immigration plan
Senate rejects immigration bills after Trump veto threat
GOP senators float fallback plan to protect Dreamers
Bipartisan amnesty dies in Senate; McCain plan also fails
Immigration bills fail in Senate, casting doubt on whether Congress can resolve fate of ‘dreamers’
Bipartisan DACA, border security deal fails in Senate, putting immigration bill's future in doubt
Nearly 100 immigration plans never given chance despite ‘open debate’ talk
Both sides of immigration fight unhappy with Senate debate
Senators fume after immigration bill failure
Ted Cruz: Republicans moving to the left of Obama on immigration, will lose majority
Graham blasts Homeland Security statement as 'poisonous'
House GOP pushes hardline immigration plan as Senate deals fail
Republicans leave immigrants’ lives hanging in the balance, say it’s time to move on
Immigration bills fail in Congress, leaving ‘dreamers’ in limbo
The Congressional Stalemate Over Guns and Immigration Isn't Going Away
GOP chairman: Congress should rethink CDC ban on gun violence research
The Finance 202: Gas tax divides Republicans
Romney’s Trump feud looms over Utah Senate race
Republican Kevin Cramer to run for Senate in North Dakota in boost for GOP
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2/14/18
Trump backs GOP immigration plan, rejects limited approach on ‘dreamers’
Immigration debate slows in Senate
Senate reaches bipartisan DACA deal, but Trump vows to veto anything short of his demands
Bipartisan group reaches deal on immigration, fulfilling some Trump demands
McConnell keeps firm grip on immigration debate
New immigration plan from Colorado’s Gardner, Bennet would bolster border security, include parts of the Dream Act
Senators criticize Trump budget request for IRS
The Memo: Frustrated Republicans urge White House to turn the page
GOP women chafe at Trump’s mixed signals on abuse charges
People are defecting from the GOP. But not to the Democrats
Romney postpones announcement on Senate race after shooting
Report: Mitt Romney to announce US Senate run in Utah on Thursday
Grassley ‘incensed’ by Sessions criticism of proposed sentencing reform legislation
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2/13/18
Republicans lose fear of deficits
Conservatives lash out at GOP spending binge
Will Republicans be able to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
McConnell wants to wrap up immigration debate this week
The Senate’s main players on immigration legislation
GOP senator calls Trump's immigration plan the 'best and final offer' as debate starts
House GOP leaders will whip conservative immigration bill
Burned by the budget, right warns Ryan on immigration
Trump spars with GOP lawmakers on steel tariffs
GOP worries North Dakota Senate race is lost without Kevin Cramer
Politician quits after comparing immigrants to ‘rabid raccoons’
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2/12/18
Senate to start DREAMer debate and anything could happen
Senate braces for showdown over ‘Dreamers’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell throws his weight behind immigration bill that mirrors President Donald Trump's demands
The Daily 202: Freewheeling immigration debate in Senate will test power of conservative outside groups
Politico: Susan Collins "explodes" at broken promise to hold vote on guaranteeing health insurer pay
All the Trump Budget Cuts Congress Will Ignore
Kansas senator says Trump pledged not to cut crop insurance. Trump’s budget cuts it
Alabama congressman writes off domestic abuse as ‘soap opera news’
Big Republican Advantages Are Eroding in the Race for House Control
Will GOP Women Take A Stand Against President Donald Trump?
GOP candidate's parents make max donations to his Dem opponent
Juan Williams: The GOP has been corrupted by Trump
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2/11/18
GOP senators offer stiff security plan as ante in immigration debate
Up next in the Senate: Immigration. And nobody knows what will happen.
In big reversal, new Trump budget will give up on longtime Republican goal of eliminating deficit
Trump, GOP at new crossroads on deficit
Rand Paul rails against 'wasteful spending' after forcing brief government shutdown
Paul: Deficit spending no better under Republicans
Freedom Caucus chairman on budget deal: 'The swamp won and the American taxpayer lost'
Conservative GOP rep has 'big concerns' with Speaker Ryan
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan: Paul Ryan has 'got problems'
G.O.P. Squirms as Trump Veers Off Script With Abuse Remarks
Flake: White House saying it could have handled Porter allegations better an understatement
Flake: It's not a joking matter to call someone treasonous
Devin Nunes wants ‘ridiculous’ Democratic memo released
Devin Nunes creates his own alternative news site
Sen. Bob Corker's second thoughts on retiring
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2/10/18
Texas GOP lawmaker: Trump wall 'expensive and least effective’ security plan
Pro-Trump GOP lawmaker calls for release of Dem memo, says Americans deserve to see it
Rand Paul revels in role of Senate troublemaker
Meghan McCain says John McCain 'doing really good' in cancer fight
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2/9/18
Trump signs massive spending deal into law and ends year's second government shutdown
Trump signs budget deal ending shutdown
Brief government shutdown ends as Trump signs spending bill
House passes deal to end shutdown
Rand Paul calls out hypocrisy of GOP in the Trump era
Congress is spending as if we’re in a recession instead of saving up to fight the next one
Massive infusion of spending ends era of restraint for federal agencies, Pentagon
In budget deal, new signs of clipped wings among GOP’s fiscal hawks
Congress raids the Federal Reserve's piggy bank once again, this time to help pay for the new budget deal
With Budget Deal, the G.O.P. Tosses Out the Economics Textbooks
Winners and losers from the overnight shutdown
12 of the most important things in Congress’s massive spending deal
Today's Massive Budget Deal Makes Big Medicare Changes
The Senseless $15 Billion Tax Giveaway Buried In The Budget Deal
Bitter immigration fight is no closer to ending after budget deal passes
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2/8/18
Senate passes sweeping spending bill, sends measure to House for crucial vote to end government shutdown
2:05 AM 2/9/18
Senate votes to reopen government, passes budget deal
Government shuts down for second time in three weeks as spending plan stalls in Senate
A government shutdown will begin at midnight. The Senate has recessed until 12:01 a.m. without passing a spending bill.
Congress to miss shutdown deadline as Senate goes into recess
Rand Paul blocking spending vote, says can't 'look the other way'
Senate stumbles shutdown, as Rand Paul blocks vote
Frustrated Republicans accuse Paul of forcing pointless shutdown
What you need to know about the Senate budget deal
The giant Senate budget deal includes some huge changes for Americans' health care
Budget deal is brimming with special tax breaks
Paul Ryan says he has the votes for budget deal
The Memo: Nunes ‘bombshell’ fails to move debate
Here's an Actual Nazi on CNN. He's Running Unopposed for a Republican Nomination to Congress.
House Intel committee infighting so fierce, wall could soon divide staff: Report
The Daily 202: Improving poll numbers give Republicans hope that the midterms might not be so bad
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2/7/18
McConnell tees up budget deal
Senate leaders announce two-year budget deal
Mitch McConnell says Senate leaders have reached a major budget deal
Senate leaders agree to two-year budget deal
Sweeping budget deal would add $500 billion in federal spending, end months of partisan wrangling
What are spending caps?
Senate budget deal includes $20 billion for infrastructure projects
Senate budget deal includes $2B boost for NIH
Sanford: Debt & deficit require presidential leadership
Can Speaker Ryan Convince House Republicans to Support the Budget Deal?
Exclusive: Pressure grows on Paul Ryan to commit to immigration debate
Paul Ryan ducks CNN reporter's memo question
Republicans are completely reversing themselves on the deficit
Washington is on track for more government spending and bigger deficits — even under Republican control
NJ Politics Digest: Paul Ryan’s Tax Cut Tweet Targeted in NJ Races
The fatal flaw of the Nunes memo conspiracy theories, in one exchange
The GOP’s Coming ObamacareCapitulation
GOP worries about top recruit facing McCaskill
Cory Gardner’s siege of the Justice Department over marijuana enters second month
Pennsylvania Republican Wants to Impeach Justices Who Threw Out Gerrymandered Map
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2/6/18
House passes stopgap spending measure with defense money
Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp
Top Senate leaders negotiating budget deal to keep government open
Senate leaders near two-year budget deal to prevent shutdown
Shutdown less likely as Senate closes in on budget agreement
Hatch introduces bipartisan bill to clarify cross-border data policies
Republican agenda clouded by division
Do Republicans want to ban abortion after 20 weeks with no exceptions?
Devin Nunes' Trumpian media strategy
The Nunes memo is looking like a bust for Trump
Commentary: Nunes tried to discredit the FBI. Instead, he proved it's onto something.
Nunes Refused to Tell House Intel What’s Next for His DOJ-FBI Probe
Trump dossier author misled FBI, Grassley says in criminal referral to Justice Dept.
Where Do Republicans Go From Here?
The cowardice among Republicans is staggering
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2/5/18
The Daily 202: More memos are coming. Here are six questions about ‘Phase Two’ of the Nunes investigation.
6 tortured arguments Republicans are making about the Nunes memo
Republicans are uniting to impugn ex-spy Christopher Steele. But to what end?
House panel clears release of Democrats’ rebuttal to GOP memo, forcing showdown with Trump
House Intel votes to release Dem countermemo
House panel votes to release Democratic memo on Russia probe
Trump touts GOP unity, but Congress is split ahead of shutdown, immigration deadlines
With deadline looming, McConnell’s plan for Dreamer debate still unclear even to GOP
Freedom Caucus backs GOP plan to tie CR to defense spending
GOP leaders to attach defense funding to CR
The government could shut down if Congress doesn't act this week
Congress returns with just days to avoid shutdown
Yes, another government shutdown is entirely possible
Kimberly-Clark Uses GOP Tax Break to Sucker Punch Wisconsin Workers
GOP probes put new focus on State
GOP eyes changes to Right to Try bill
New bipartisan immigration plan introduced in Senate by McCain and Coons
Illinois Holocaust denier, Jew-hater set to be Republican nominee for Congress
Supreme Court refuses to block Pa. ruling invalidating congressional map
Sound the alarm: National GOP breaks glass in Pennsylvania race
Poll: Most in GOP think FBI, DOJ trying to 'delegitimize' Trump
The political peril of taking credit for a booming stock market
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2/4/18
Republican lawmakers distance themselves from Trump on memo
GOP rep: I don't think memo vindicates Trump
Lawmakers dispute ‘vindication’ for Trump in Intel memo
House intelligence panel to take up Democratic memo Monday: sources
Gowdy: Memo has no impact on Russia probe
Gowdy: Surveillance warrant would not have been authorized without dossier
Gowdy: Trump should not fire Rosenstein
GOP rep: Memo doesn't give Trump reason to fire Rosenstein
Gov. Kasich: Efforts to discredit DOJ & FBI becoming 'a great alarm'
Gov. Kasich: “in my lifetime I’ve never seen this country divided like this”
GOP opponent slams Gillibrand for shifting gun control stance
Fractured GOP struggles with immigration strategy
Polls swing toward GOP, easing fears of midterm disaster
Holocaust denier is sole GOP contender in Illinois race for Congress: reports
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2/3/18
Loudest GOP voices ignore Ryan’s lead on Nunes memo, attacking FBI and Justice Dept.
Republicans open to releasing Democrats' countermemo
GOP document alleges, doesn’t prove FBI abuses Experts dismiss memo findings
Does the GOP memo show the FBI spied on the Trump campaign?
Once the party of law and order, Republicans are now challenging it
This is the week that the GOP truly became the party of Trump
GOP turns Pelosi's words into weapon for tax law
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2/2/18
The Full Text of the Nunes Memo
The full Nunes memo, annotated
Release of disputed GOP memo on FBI surveillance unleashes waves of recrimination
'That's it?' Nunes memo draws outrage and derision.
Sentence buried in GOP memo may undercut Trump efforts to discredit Russia probe
6 key takeaways from the GOP memo alleging FBI bias in the Russia investigation
Five takeaways from the Nunes surveillance memo
Memo: Papadopoulos info triggered FBI's Russia investigation
What the Nunes memo actually proves (Not much)
The Surprise in the Nunes Memo
GOP memo alleges bias against Trump in FBI probe
The memo’s description of a supposedly key news report is wrong
Partisanship is shaping people’s views on the GOP memo
Comey underwhelmed by GOP memo: ‘That’s it?’
The Trump White House’s laughable spin that releasing the Nunes memo is all about ‘transparency’
Nunes: I did not read material summarized in the memo
Devin Nunes admits he didn't view the underlying intelligence his memo was based on
Sen. John McCain on Nunes memo release: 'We are doing Putin's job for him'
GOP lawmaker accuses FBI of treason after anti-Trump bias memo released
The Nunes memo is a giant, damaging distraction
5 Points On How The Nunes Memo Is Basically One Big Self-Own
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses GOP memo release
CNN legal analyst rips Nunes memo: It's 'an embarrassment to the United States Congress'
Chris Wallace on Nunes Memo: ‘I Wouldn’t Say It’s Worse Than Watergate’
‘The Memo’ eclipses agenda at GOP’s policy retreat
Congress barrels toward spending deadline with no deal in sight
House presses Senate GOP on filibuster reform
NJ Politics Digest: GOP Incumbents Lag in Congressional Fundraising
Nunes opponent raises over $100k in campaign donations amid memo controversy
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2/1/18
Senate GOP leader cautions Nunes on FBI memo
Battle over Nunes memo tests Congress’ ability to oversee FBI
The director of the FBI seems prepared to publicly dispute the Nunes memo once it is released
The GOP’s big tax-cut gamble appears to be paying dividends
The G.O.P. Tax Cut Is Draining the Treasury Even Faster Than Expected
Federal government will be unable to pay all bills sooner than expected, due to new tax law
As shutdown deadline looms, GOP leaders eye yet another short-term spending bill
The Freedom Caucus Is Flirting with Another Government Shutdown
House planning vote to keep government open until March 22
U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin urges Congress to raise debt ceiling as another shutdown looms
House GOP warming to ObamaCare fix
Republican National Committee has huge financial edge heading into 2018 midterms
Trump’s optimism faces reality check in divided Congress and GOP
Trump urges compromise as US Republicans wrestle with immigration
This ‘safe’ Republican congressman is losing the race for campaign cash
Pennsylvania GOP Leader Refuses Court Order to Turn Over Gerrymandering Data
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1/31/18
Rep. Trey Gowdy announces plans to retire, return to justice system
GOP faces new shutdown threat from within
GOP lawmakers say Trump would make mistake in firing Rosenstein
FBI challenges accuracy of GOP’s surveillance memo
Schiff accuses Nunes of altering memo before sharing it with Trump for release
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1/30/18
Rep. Paul Gosar wants ‘illegal aliens’ arrested at the State of the Union. That probably won’t help the GOP with Latinos.
RNC Troubled By Steve Wynn Sexual Assault Allegations, Plans To Keep His Money Anyway
Ryan defends release of memo on alleged surveillance abuses but warns against tying it to Mueller probe
Paul Ryan sees 'no reason' for Trump to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
Collins becomes centrist power player
Senate confirms Trump’s 13th Circuit Court judge, disregards ‘blue slip’ protest
The good economy might not bail out Republicans in the midterms after all
Why we might want to be skeptical of the GOP memo criticizing the FBI
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1/29/18
GOP confident tax overhaul will be a 2018 winner
Powerful GOP House Appropriations chair Frelinghuysen to retire
Lawmakers call on Trump to drop bid for legal immigration cuts
Republicans give voice to audacious effort to discredit FBI, Mueller
Republicans on House panel vote to release a secret FBI FISA abuse memo
Here’s what’s actually in the Justice Department memo that Republicans claim is so shocking
Republicans start to donate Steve Wynn contributions following sexual misconduct accusations
Koch brothers network spending more to save the GOP in the midterms than ever before
