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Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., appointed to fill the seat of Al Franken, is running in a special election to fill out his term. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Tina Smith Maiden Speech Addresses #MeToo, Franken and the Future

By Ed Pesce
Posted June 5, 2018 at 2:47pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced in a Tuesday statement that the Senate would substantially curtail the August recess. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

With Eye on Policy, and Politics, McConnell Scraps August Recess

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted June 5, 2018 at 1:31pm
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has announced plans to step aside, and her likely replacement, Geoffrey Starks, might need to be paired with another nominee to secure a vote. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senate GOP May Move Trump FCC Pick With Earlier Nominee

By Alan K. Ota
Posted June 5, 2018 at 12:15pm
President Donald Trump outlines his plan to lower the price of prescription drugs during a speech in the White House Rose Garden in May 2018. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Childhood Cancer Measure Nears Bipartisan Win

By Andrew Siddons
Posted June 5, 2018 at 11:10am
Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., D-Pa., invited the Philadelphia Eagles to the Capitol after President Donald Trump pulled their invitation to visit the White House this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Offer Eagles Alternatives After Trump Uninvites Them

By Griffin Connolly
Posted June 5, 2018 at 10:40am
Sen. Marco Rubio's latest hire comes from the lobbying arm of a prominent conservative group. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Heritage Action’s Dan Holler to Join Rubio Staff

By Kate Ackley
Posted June 5, 2018 at 10:30am
Kansas Rep. Ron Estes will be able to use the prefix “Rep.” on the GOP primary ballot in August to differentiate himself from another Republican candidate named Ron Estes. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democrat Plays a Little Gamesmanship in the Ron Estes vs. Ron Estes Primary

By Griffin Connolly
Posted June 5, 2018 at 9:47am
Former Rep. Michael G. Grimm, R-N.Y., is challenging Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., in New York’s 11th District. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poll: Grimm Leads Donovan by Double Digits

By Eric Garcia
Posted June 5, 2018 at 8:46am
 Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., is giving up his 5th District seat to run for state attorney general. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Keith Ellison Files to Run for Minnesota Attorney General

By Eric Garcia
Posted June 5, 2018 at 7:09am
Democratic candidates in California’s 39th District — Mai Khanh Tran, left, Andy Thorburn, second from right, and Sam Jammal — talk with “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” correspondent Ashley Nicole Black after an informal candidate forum in Rowland Heights on May 19. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

4 Things To Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries

By Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé
Posted June 5, 2018 at 5:05am