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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin answer questions about the 2016 U.S election collusion during a joint press conference after their summit in July. Trump now objects to efforts by Congress to prevent his administration from recognizing Crimea as part of Russia. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images file photo)

Trump Takes Putin’s Word for it on Russian Meddling in Elections

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 16, 2018 at 12:39pm
Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., wants to bar the U.S. Postal Service for expanding its offering of financial services. Other proposed amendments to the Financial Services spending bill would help homeowners with bad foundations. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Proposals Would Help Homeowners, Make Ex-Presidents Pay for Office Supplies

By Doug Sword
Posted July 16, 2018 at 10:59am
Republican John Chrin is challenging Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania’s 8th District. (D.A. Banks/CQ Roll Call)

Republican John Chrin Launches Opening Ad in GOP Targeted District

By Bridget Bowman
Posted July 16, 2018 at 10:58am
The Democratic challenger to Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, out raised him in the most recent fundraising quarter. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

MJ Hegar Outraises Carter in Longshot Bid in Texas

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 16, 2018 at 9:16am
UNITED STATES - JUNE 8: Former Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., appears on the House floor after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress, June 8, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Aaron Schock Trial Now Set for January

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 16, 2018 at 8:13am
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Helsinki International Airport on Sunday for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Trump, Putin Address Election Meddling Charges in Helsinki

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 16, 2018 at 8:00am
Immigration has bedeviled Speaker Paul D. Ryan and House Republicans, but they will push messaging votes on it either this week or next. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Republicans Put Immigration Divisions on Hold for ICE Messaging Votes

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted July 16, 2018 at 5:05am
Co-Chairman Steve Womack and the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform will meet on the side to see if they can work out their differences. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Joint Budget Committee Will Meet on the Side to Work It Out

By Jennifer Shutt
Posted July 16, 2018 at 5:04am
President Donald Trump gives a news conference with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and national security adviser John Bolton at NATO headquarters in Brussels on July 12. (Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Higher NATO Defense Spending May Not Help U.S. Contractors

By Andrew Clevenger
Posted July 16, 2018 at 5:03am
The “Warrior on a Horse” statue in downtown Skopje, Macedonia. American politics has increasingly taken on a Balkan flavor with party affiliation coming in the way of finding policy solutions. (Boris Grdanoski/AP file photo)

A Visit to the Balkans Casts Light on the Divisions in America

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 16, 2018 at 5:00am