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Politics Jul 15
Some in GOP rebuke Trump for racist tweets, but party leaders still silentTop Republicans remained largely silent after President Donald Trump said over the weekend that four women of color in Congress should "go back" to the countries they came from. By Monday, some rank-and-file lawmakers in the party were speaking up.
Politics Jul 12
Mueller’s congressional testimony could be postponed a weekThe House Judiciary and intelligence committees are considering delaying the July 17 hearing as they negotiate with Mueller's representatives and the Justice Department over the format.
Nation Jul 02
Rep. Castro shares video of migrants held at border facilityDemocratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said in an interview that he had no second thoughts about taking and sharing the images after officials had asked the lawmakers on a facility tour to leave their cellphones behind.
Politics Jun 27
Senate to vote on restricting Trump’s authority to order military strikesThe measure, which is not expected to pass, is being considered amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Politics Jun 26
Democrats hope Mueller testimony will have ‘profound impact’Robert Mueller's unusual back-to-back testimony in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees is likely to be the most highly anticipated congressional hearing in years.
Politics Jun 25
Robert Mueller agrees to testify before Congress on Russia probeMueller is expected to testify publicly before the House Judiciary and intelligence committees on July 17.
Politics Jun 14
Democrats accelerate election security push after Trump commentsLawmakers had already been compiling a fresh package of bills in the aftermath of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings in the Trump-Russia probe. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats are now pushing ahead with votes because it's part of…
Politics Jun 12
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks agrees to closed House Judiciary interviewThe panel subpoenaed Hicks last month as part of its investigation into special counsel Robert Mueller's report and obstruction of justice.
Politics Jun 12
WATCH: Former FBI officials say Russian meddling used textbook tricks of Kremlin spycraftAt the House Intelligence Committee hearing, Robert Anderson and Stephanie Douglas highlighted aspects of the Mueller report they said showed Russian efforts to screen and test Trump campaign associates in hopes of maximizing their chances of getting what they wanted.
Politics Jun 11
Democrats push new strategy for enforcing Russia subpoenasTuesday's House vote on whether committees can enforce Trump subpoenas in federal court reflects a new strategy for Democrats, who have moved toward lawsuits and away from criminal contempt as they investigate the Trump administration.
