Politics

Small GOP opposition puts Senate health care bill in jeopardy

By Associated Press

Their opposition puts the bill in jeopardy, since Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can lose only two Republican senators and still pass the legislation. Sen. Rand Paul says he and three other GOP senators oppose the bill as it's written.

Senate Republicans still lack consensus on health care bill

By Daniel Bush

Several Senate Republicans expressed concerns over the health care bill unveiled Thursday, suggesting the caucus still remains short of the votes it needs to pass the legislation.

Trump on Twitter: ‘I did not make, and do not have’ recorded conversations with Comey

By Joshua Barajas

It should be noted that the president first prompted discussions about such tapes when he tweeted in May that Comey “better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!”…

President Trump appears to dispute Russian interference in 2016 election

By Vivian Salama, Associated Press

President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the assessment of 17 U.S. intelligence agencies that blame Russia for election meddling, questioning Thursday why the Obama administration didn't try to stop it.

WATCH: Ryan says House wants to move on Iran, Russia sanctions bill

By Richard Lardner, Associated Press

Senate Republicans are holding a private meeting to hear from leaders about their long-awaited plan for eliminating much of President Barack Obama's health law.

WATCH: Pelosi says she’s confident of her caucus’ support

By Associated Press

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is telling Democrats that next year could be the year they take back control of the House.

AP sources: Senate GOP’s reworked health care bill would reshape Obama’s law

By Alan Fram and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

After weeks of closed-door meetings that angered Democrats and some Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell planned to release the proposal Thursday.

In Iowa, the president channels his inner candidate Trump

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The event underscores Trump's comfort in a campaign setting. He appeared far more at ease when going after Democrats in front of adoring crowds than trying to push through his own legislative agenda from the confines of the White House.

President Trump’s tease of possible Comey tapes fits a familiar pattern

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to answer the tapes question this week. If they don't exist, questions will be raised about why the president would stake his reputation and political capital on promoting something that just isn't real.

Women’s congressional softball game sets fundraising record

By Dan Cooney

The ninth annual Congressional Women's Softball Game on Wednesday set a record for fundraising. The game took place one week after a shooting at a men's congressional baseball practice.