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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is surrounded ...

Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI probe before she testifies in front of Senate Judiciary Committee

September 18, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.

Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before she testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing...

GOP hopes testimony showdown can save Brett Kavanaugh鈥檚 nomination

September 18, 2018 at 7:42 a.m.

Republicans are forging ahead with plans for a Senate hearing they had hoped to avoid on a woman's claims that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were high schoolers,...

In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, for the third day of his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers has come forward to The Washington Post.

GOP plans Senate hearing next week for Brett Kavanaugh, accuser

September 17, 2018 at 6:32 p.m.

Republicans abruptly laid plans Monday for a Senate committee hearing at which Brett Kavanaugh and the woman alleging he sexually assaulted her decades ago will testify publicly, as GOP leaders...

Congress OKs letting terminal patients try unapproved drugs

May 22, 2018 at 4:02 p.m.

A bill helping people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments sailed through Congress on Tuesday, a victory for President Donald Trump and foes of regulation and a defeat for patients'...

U.S. Border Patrol officer Tekae Michael ...

Immigration a fraught issue for GOP as midterms approach

May 20, 2018 at 9:20 a.m.

The chaos among House Republicans this past week on immigration shows just how problematic and risky the issue is for a party that badly needs unity heading into the elections...

Homeland Security boss defends Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant families

May 16, 2018 at 8:43 a.m.

The head of the Department of Homeland Security defended the Trump administration's practice of separating children from parents when the family is being prosecuted for entering the U.S. illegally, telling...

FILE - In this July 23, 2013 file photo, Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., testifies at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Several Republican lawmakers are beginning to collect signatures on a petition to force House votes on immigration legislation, and a leader of the group says they will garner enough support to succeed. Denham said he was beginning to collect signatures on his plan for four House votes. In a meeting Tuesday with Ryan, Denham said he told the speaker he had the backing he needs. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Long-stalled DACA legislation in Congress could face U.S. House votes if GOP moderates have their way

May 9, 2018 at 11:54 a.m.

Republican lawmakers with moderate views on immigration defied party leaders and took steps Wednesday toward forcing election-year House votes on the issue, and a leader of the group said they...

Who are the likely contenders to replace U.S. House speaker Paul Ryan?

April 12, 2018 at 8:55 a.m.

Some say it's a fight between West and South. Or a test of who can woo conservatives. Or who would be the better fundraiser and communicator for a divided party...

From left, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., ...

All 22 female senators want debate on anti-harassment bill

March 28, 2018 at 9:58 p.m.

The Senate must begin debating legislation helping people who work in Congress pursue claims of sexual harassment or discrimination, all 22 female senators said Wednesday in a letter to the...

President Donald Trump hosts a listening session with high school students, teachers and parents on Feb. 21, 2018, at the White House. During the gathering, Trump raised the idea of arming teachers to prevent shootings.

Trump says Second Amendment won’t be repealed

March 28, 2018 at 8:36 a.m.

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that the Second Amendment "WILL NEVER BE REPEALED" and called on voters to elect more Republicans in this fall's congressional elections because the GOP "must...

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