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Sens. Patrick J. Toomey, R-Pa., and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., at a Senate Budget hearing earlier this year. Toomey expressed some concerns Monday about a new trade pact brokered by the Trump administration. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

White House Celebrates Trade Pact, Prepares to Sell Congress

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 2, 2018 at 5:04am
Democrat Angie Craig, seen here marching in a parade in New Prague late last month, says she’s being more open about her personal story this year. (Simone Pathé/CQ Roll Call)

Just How Different Is 2018 From 2016? Look at Minnesota’s 2nd District

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 2, 2018 at 5:03am
Former FBI Director James Comey turned down a request for a private meeting with the House task force looking into potential anti-Trump bias in federal law enforcement agencies, but would “welcome the opportunity to testify at a public hearing,” his attorney wrote. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Witnesses Increasingly Wary of House GOP Probe into DOJ, FBI Bias

By Griffin Connolly
Posted October 2, 2018 at 5:02am
Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line before a Monday campaign rally in Johnson City, Tenn. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Trump: Democrats in ‘Blind Rage’ to ‘Destroy’ Brett Kavanaugh

By John T. Bennett
Posted October 1, 2018 at 7:42pm

Jeff Flake Pledges to Consider FBI Review Before Final Kavanaugh Vote

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 1, 2018 at 7:24pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, said the Supreme Court confirmation vote will be taking place this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Mitch McConnell: Brett Kavanaugh Floor Vote This Week

By Lex Samuels
Posted October 1, 2018 at 4:13pm
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., has joined the race for assistant Democratic leader. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Cheri Bustos Joins Race for Assistant Democratic Leader

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 1, 2018 at 4:02pm
Senate Democrats and protesters gather outside of the Supreme Court to voice their opposition to the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Supreme Court Starts New Term in Shadow of Kavanaugh Uproar

By Todd Ruger
Posted October 1, 2018 at 3:23pm
KentuckyDemocrat Amy McGrath is challenging GOP Rep. Andy Barr in the 6th District. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Amy McGrath Announces $3.65 Million Quarterly Haul in Kentucky

By Simone Pathé
Posted October 1, 2018 at 2:05pm
The Senate is debating a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration this week, and on the line might be efforts to make air travel better for passengers. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

7 Ways Congress Might Make Your Next Airline Flight a Little Less Terrible

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 1, 2018 at 1:15pm