Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Congress Tries to Rein In Trump on Foreign Policy
Trump is expected to sign the NDAA into law this month.
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Politics · 115th Congress
At the Races: O-H-I-O
Ohio State beat the University of Oregon 42-20 in the national championship. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)Starting Gate Thank God This Is The Last One: Special election, that is.
Politics · 115th Congress
Washington Could Be Key Battleground for Women in Both Parties
“I think that we have always had women that have paved the way in politics here,” said Tina Podlodowski, the Washington State Democratic Party chairwoman, who noted that the state is accustomed to
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Says He Might Delay Shutdown Showdown Until After Elections
“He said whether a shutdown happens before or after the elections, his focus is getting the problem fixed.
Politics · 115th Congress
House Conservatives Could Tank a Quick Fall Spending Push
“This is the exact scenario that produces outcomes on immigration policy [conservatives] have worked against for a decade,” said a conservative House GOP aide, who spoke under condition he not be
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Jeff Flake in Zimbabwe to Monitor Historic Elections
Jeff Flake’s work this week as an international observer in Zimbabwe’s historic election is part of a life-long connection to southern Africa.
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Divide Over Israel Widens in Democratic Party
Israel’s land, sea and air blockade of Gaza, along with mismanagement by Hamas, which has governed the 141-square mile territory since 2007, has led to a 46 percent rate of unemployment and widespread
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Ads Show Gun Violence Remains Salient Primary Issue
“When a parent tells me they think their son might be depressed, one of the first questions I ask is, ‘Is there a gun in the house?” Schrier says in the ad over footage of young men on screen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Officials Silent on Trump’s Turkey Sanctions Over Detained Pastor
Trump announced the new sanctions while on Air Force One en route to Iowa then Illinois for events on workforce development and the GOP tax law.
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Stealth Fighter Sale to Turkey Risks Russian Interference
Turkish government officials insist the S-400 buy is a done deal. Personalities at play This spat between allies, though, is far more than a geopolitical nightmare. It’s personal.
Politics · 115th Congress
For New Veterans Affairs Chief, That Was the Easy Part
This marked Wilkie’s third tour of the Senate confirmation process.
Politics · 115th Congress
Remember Infrastructure? Bill Shuster Says He’s Got a New Plan
House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., is planning to introduce an infrastructure bill this week that will include new proposals to raise money.
Politics · 115th Congress
Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh’s Responses Reveal Views
“What this suggests is that the selection of Judge Kavanaugh was pre-ordained and the usual vetting, which accompanies a nomination, perhaps was not done adequately.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Sets Notably Low Bar for Putin Summit
“I go in with low expectations,” Trump said in an interview with CBS News, part of which is set to air Sunday morning. “I’m not going with high expectations.”
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The President’s Mission to Mars Is a Real Long Shot
“I think that ignores the truism that there is a lot of stuff that we have to get under our belt first,” he said.
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Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley Feud on Twitter Over November Ballot
Crowley, the House Democratic Caucus chairman, was the first incumbent Democrat to lose a primary this year.
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Putin Meeting Might Be ‘Easiest’ of European Swing, Trump Says
Because NATO allies have “taken advantage” of the U.S. and the U.K. government is in “turmoil,” in Trump eyes, he said this: “Frankly, Putin may be the easiest of them all.” “Who would think?”
Politics · 115th Congress
Abortion Not Focus of Trump’s SCOTUS Search, Key Adviser Says
“I think the path to confirmation for any of the final four is not a problem,” he told CNN.
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Analysis: Donald Trump’s ‘Schmucks’ and KGB Summer Sojourn
“I want to emphasize that the 2 percent [of GDP contribution] that everyone pledged to make the effort to attain is not just a number that was pulled out of the air,” U.S.