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Comey to Congress: President Trump told him 'I need loyalty'

By Eric Tucker and Julie Pace, Associated Press

Comey is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday. His prepared statement was released Wednesday afternoon.

Senate approves bill to make firing Veterans Affairs employees easier

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The bipartisan measure passed by voice vote. It comes more than three years after a 2014 scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center, where some veterans died while waiting months for appointments.

WATCH: Betsy DeVos testifies on the education budget

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that schools receiving federal money should follow federal law, but she would not commit to banning discrimination against LGBT students.

Comey set to testify June 8 on Russia

By Associated Press

Former FBI director James Comey is set to testify June 8 before the Senate intelligence committee investigating Russian activities during last year's election.

AP report: Comey cleared to testify about Russia probe before Senate intel committee

By Jake Pearson, Associated Press

The special counsel overseeing the government's investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia has approved former FBI director James Comey to testify before a Senate committee pursuing the same matter, a Comey associate said Wednesday.

Senate Republicans quietly work on their version of a health overhaul bill

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Remember the Republican health care bill?…

N.C. senator says 'I'm fine' after race collapse

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Wednesday he's "fine" after collapsing during a Washington, D.C., race and being taken away by ambulance.

Yates' Senate testimony on 'compromised' Flynn returns Russia probe to the spotlight

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Trump tries to pressure Senate Republicans on health care

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to "not let the American people down," as the debate over health care shifts to Congress' upper chamber.

Wisconsin Republicans worry about crowded Senate primary

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin Republicans are growing increasingly worried about the high number of candidates running in a primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin.