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Pennsylvania Sens. Patrick J. Toomey, left, a Republican, and Bob Casey, a Democrat,are the second most likely pair of same-state senators to cancel out each others votes. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Measuring the Odd Couples of the Senate

By Shawn Zeller
Posted October 10, 2017 at 5:04am
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Senate Minority Whip Richard J. Durbin, second from left, have stirred controversy over their recent questioning of an appellate nominee. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senators Debate When Nominee’s Religion Is Fair Game

By Todd Ruger
Posted October 10, 2017 at 5:02am
Twitter took down tweets featuring Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s Senate campaign announcement video. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Twitter Suspends Blackburn Ad for ‘Inflammatory or Provocative Content’

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 9, 2017 at 5:41pm
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced she is running for a fifth Senate term. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Dianne Feinstein to Run for Re-Election

By Bridget Bowman
Posted October 9, 2017 at 11:01am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s amendment would provide flexibility on default rates to schools in economically depressed regions. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

McConnell Seeks Exception to Rules for School

By Emily Wilkins
Posted October 9, 2017 at 5:04am
Immigration rights activists rally in Dupont Circle in Washington on May 1. The White House rolled out its demands for a broad immigration bill on Sunday night. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

White House Rolls Out Immigration Bill Demands but Top Democrats Object

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 8, 2017 at 9:00pm
An artist’s rendition of the vista from the Eisenhower Memorial looking toward the Capitol. (Courtesy Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission)

Eisenhower Memorial Given the Final Go-Ahead to Begin Construction

By Griffin Connolly
Posted October 6, 2017 at 7:36pm
New Hampshire Rep. Carol Shea-Porter is not seeking a fifth term to the House. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Shea-Porter Passes on Running for Another Term

By Eric Garcia
Posted October 6, 2017 at 12:46pm
Speaker Paul D. Ryan and Rep. Andy Harris speak to employees at Dixon Valve & Coupling Company about the GOP’s still developing tax legislation. (Thomas McKinless/CQ Roll Call)

GOP Tax Messaging Heavy on Business Benefits

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted October 6, 2017 at 11:10am
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is headlining two fundraisers for a Massachusetts Republican Senate hopeful. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images File Photo)

Schilling Fundraising for GOP Senate Hopeful in Massachusetts

By Griffin Connolly
Posted October 6, 2017 at 11:06am