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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sparred with former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Cruz Beefing With Former Iran President (No, Seriously) Over Kaepernick

By Griffin Connolly
Posted September 5, 2018 at 9:58am
Brett Kavanaugh, nominee to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court, is sworn in during his confirmation hearing. (Photo By Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

‘No One is Above the Law,’ Kavanaugh Tells Senators

By John T. Bennett
Posted September 5, 2018 at 9:57am
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is the only senator who will question representatives from Facebook and Twitter who also holds stock in one of the companies. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Facebook, Twitter Testify: Here Are the Lawmakers Who Own Their Stock

By Paul V. Fontelo
Posted September 5, 2018 at 9:30am
Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., has been mostly silent as media outlets have reported on at least four of his staffers allegedly forging signatures to get a third-party candidate on the ballot this November. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Scott Taylor to Break Silence in Court Over Forgery Case

By Griffin Connolly
Posted September 5, 2018 at 9:00am
Supporters of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, are beginning to build up a defense of the Texas senator as he faces a strong challenge from Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Cruz Supporters Say O’Rourke Is a ‘Wakeup Call’

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 5, 2018 at 8:10am
Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Mass., is retiring and a crowded field of 10 Democrats jostled to succeed her. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Massachusetts Primary for Tsongas Seat Too Close to Call

By Stephanie Akin
Posted September 5, 2018 at 7:39am
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, arrives for his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in Hart Building on Sept. 4. His wife, Ashley, daughter, and Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, also appear. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

With Kavanaugh Hearings Underway, Supreme Court Ads Fill the Airways

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted September 5, 2018 at 5:05am
Former Sen. Jon Kyl,  R-Ariz., will be joining Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., in the Senate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Jon Kyl Appointment Latest Twist in Tumultuous Arizona Politics

By Bridget Bowman and Jason Dick
Posted September 5, 2018 at 5:04am
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, left, attended the 100th annual Crow Fair last month. His GOP opponent Matt Rosendale also attended. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Montana Candidates Court Native American Voters — With Good Reason

By Simone Pathé
Posted September 5, 2018 at 5:01am
Ayanna Pressley defeated Rep. Michael E. Capuano in the Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 7th District earlier this month. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

Ayanna Pressley Upsets Rep. Capuano in Massachusetts Democratic Primary

By Stephanie Akin
Posted September 4, 2018 at 9:55pm