Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Confirms Robert Wilkie to be Veterans Affairs Secretary
The Senate on Monday voted 86-9 to confirm former congressional staffer and Pentagon veteran Robert Wilkie to lead the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Bill Meant to Clear Public Access to Congressional Reports Running Out of Time
The bipartisan Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act was approved without objection by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Administration Committee in February
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Democrats Keep Raking In the Cash After Costly Primaries
These Democrats listed an average of $363,000 in cash on hand in their pre-primary fundraising reports, while Republicans reported an average of $405,000.
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Russian Spy Indictment an Aftershock to Trump’s Helsinki Statements
Wyden since March has asked the NRA for answers following press reports that the FBI was investigating Russian coordination with the NRA to support Trump in the 2016 election.
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At the Races: The Unlikely Team Behind a 2018 Star
None of them had ever run a congressional campaign before. But it’s these West Virginians — including a 25-year-old single mom and a long-haul truck driver — who have helped Ojeda come this far.
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House Republicans Trust Jim Jordan Did Not Ignore Ohio State Sex Abuse
Since the NBC report, more former wrestlers have since raised similar claims in other media reports, while other former wrestlers and coaches have come to Jordan’s defense.
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Senators Want More Art in Trump’s North Korea Dealings
Robert Menendez of New Jersey, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is concerned that the Trump administration has neither taken full advantage of the summit with the North Korean
Politics · 115th Congress
DCCC Raises $11.3 Million in May
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $11.3 million in May, exceeding its monthly total at the same point during the last election cycle by more than $3 million.
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White House Would Seek Congressional Approval Of N.
Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, an Armed Services Committee member, expressed concern about next week’s summit.
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What Lawmakers Do When They Leave After Harassment Allegations
When reports surfaced in December that Farenthold had settled with his former communications director, Lauren Greene, he promised to repay the $84,000 in full.
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Pruitt Aide Sought Apartment, Old Trump Hotel Mattress for Boss
Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, to issue a subpoena for the EPA to submit all pertinent documents to the panel for review in the latest congressional response to Pruitt’s security, spending and housing issues
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DCCC Raises $11.2 Million in April
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $11.2 million in April, exceeding its monthly fundraising total at the same point last cycle.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Pulls Out of Iran Deal, Reimposes Sanctions
“Tearing up the nuclear deal will not recover this cash,” Royce said at a committee hearing on Iran. “That toothpaste isn’t going back into the tube.
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3 Ways In Which the House Chaplain Controversy May Continue
committee to look into the circumstances of Conroy’s firing.
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Ryan Accepts Conroy Letter Rescinding His Resignation, Allows Him to Remain House Chaplain
Had the speaker not accepted Conroy’s letter rescinding his resignation, the resignation likely would have stood since it had already been read on the House floor and entered into the congressional
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Here Are the 7 Congressmen Accused of Sexual Misconduct Since #MeToo
Pat Meehan announced his resignation from Congress Friday following reports that he used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment complaint with a former aide.
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Texas Governor Wants Blake Farenthold to Pay for Special Election
Farenthold resigned on April 6 amid an Ethics Committee probe into the congressman and his office for alleged sexual harassment, inappropriate comments to staff, and discrimination based on gender
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Photos of the Week: Ryan’s Done (Almost), Zuckerberg Testifies and 2 New Lawmakers Make Entrances
McHenry, R-N.C., and Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., arrive Wednesday for a GOP conference meeting in the basement of the Capitol as reports of Speaker Paul D.
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Ryan Won’t Run for Re-Election, Ready to Go Home to Family
Campaign Committee spokesman Tyler Law said in a statement.
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Wanted: Prolific Fundraiser to Boost House GOP After Ryan Exits
Ryan’s joint fundraising committee, Team Ryan, hauled in more than $11 million in the first quarter of this year, his political operation said.