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President Donald Trump greets former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden after he was sworn in on in January 2017. They both spoke Thursday and offered a potential 2020 preview. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Trump’s Rally, Biden’s McCain Eulogy Offer Possible 2020 Preview

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 30, 2018 at 9:47pm
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee next week for his confirmation hearing. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

John Dean Among the Witnesses at Brett Kavanaugh Hearing

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 30, 2018 at 6:29pm
 A supporter attends a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Scranton, Pa., in 2016. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democrats Hold Edge in Pennsylvania Where Trump Factor Matters on Both Sides, Survey Shows

By Stephanie Akin
Posted August 30, 2018 at 5:10pm
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At the Races: Big Sky Test(er)

By Bridget Bowman, Simone Pathé and Stephanie Akin
Posted August 30, 2018 at 5:02pm
President Donald Trump walks from the South Lawn to Marine One on his way to Joint Base Andrews on July 27. (Photo By Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Signals Intent to Nix Proposed Federal Pay Increase

By Doug Sword
Posted August 30, 2018 at 3:26pm
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. speaks Thursday during Sen. John McCain’s memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Joe Biden Speaks to John McCain’s ‘Ageless’ Code of Duty and Decency

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 30, 2018 at 3:04pm
Former CIA officer and Democratic candidate for the 7th district Congressional seat, Abigail Spanberger, center, speaks to supporters at a rally in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Opposition to President Donald Trump is changing the political map for Democrats who find themselves riding a wave of anti-Trump energy to compete in areas they once left for lost. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

USPS Issues Mea Culpa for Release of Virginia Democrat’s Clearance Form

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 30, 2018 at 2:43pm
Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Mass., and Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, sent a letter criticizing the Veterans Benefits Administration after an inspector general’s report revealed mishandling of sexual assault cases. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Tsongas and Turner Want VA to Answer for Sexual Assault Survivors Report

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 30, 2018 at 12:37pm
Aerial view of the Pentagon building photographed on Sept. 24, 2017. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Pentagon Still Faces Possible CR, Even Government Shutdown

By John M. Donnelly
Posted August 30, 2018 at 12:30pm
Sen. Patty Murray is leading the Democrats in opposition to arming teachers with public funding. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate Democrats Join House Counterparts in Pushing Betsy DeVos to Back Off on Guns in Schools

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 30, 2018 at 12:13pm