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Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and other Democratic leaders have avoided talking about any plans of impeachment of President Donald Trump. Instead, they’re urging members to wait until the special counsel has concluded its investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign and possible obstruction by the president. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Want ‘Impenetrable’ Case Against Trump Before Impeachment

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 27, 2018 at 12:42pm
Flowers, flags and other items left to memorialize Sen. John McCain will be cleared away by Capitol Police. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Makeshift John McCain Memorials Not Welcome on Capitol Hill

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted August 27, 2018 at 12:15pm
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk across the South Lawn to Marine One on their way to Joint Base Andrews on July 27. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Announces Trade Pact with Mexico

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 27, 2018 at 11:28am
Montana Sen. Jon Tester talks with constituents before a parade at Crow Fair in Crow Agency, Mont., on Aug. 19. Tester is being challenged by Republican Matt Rosendale for the Senate seat. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

In Montana, Meat Grinder Accidents and Ranching Claims Could Matter More Than Party

By Simone Pathé
Posted August 27, 2018 at 11:12am
A slightly frayed flag flies at the Capitol in Washington fly at half staff on Sunday morning, after Sen. John McCain’s death. So far, President Donald Trump has opted against ordering U.S. flags to be lowered in McCain’s honor. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Art of the Snub: So Far, Trump Opts Against Lowering Flags for McCain This Week

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 27, 2018 at 10:38am
Staffers for Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., submitted at least 59 fraudulent signatures for Independent Shaun Brown, who Taylor defeated when she ran as a Democrat in 2016. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Scott Taylor Staffers Submitted at Least 59 Fraudulent Signatures — For His Opponent

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 27, 2018 at 10:07am
Montana Auditor Matt Rosendale, here during an interview in the state Capitol last week, had a narrow lead in a recent Republican survey of the Senate race. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Republican Poll Shows Tight Race for Montana Senate

By Simone Pathé
Posted August 27, 2018 at 10:00am
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, got approval from the House Ethics Committee to set up a legal defense fund for expenses for “matters bearing on his reputation or fitness for office.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Barton Set Up Legal Defense Fund to Deal With Nude Photo Fallout

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 27, 2018 at 8:16am
Guam Del. Madeleine Bordallo got 48 percent of the vote compared to challenger Michael San Nicolas’ 51 percent in the Democratic primary in Guam. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Guam Delegate Leaving Congress After Primary Loss

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 27, 2018 at 7:17am
Sen. James Lankford has authored a proposal that would change debate time for nominations. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Road Ahead: Remembering McCain, and Confirming Trump Nominations

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 27, 2018 at 5:05am