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Speaker Paul D. Ryan has waited until late May to file for re-election the past three cycles. Speculation has been rife in D.C. that he may retire or resign, but many of his Wisconsin constituents think he’s staying in Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Paul Ryan’s Broad Strokes on Poverty

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted April 3, 2018 at 2:56pm
Members of the Kentucky National Guard 206th Engineer battalion arrive on a C-130 Hercules transport plane in July 2006 in Tucson, Arizona, to support Border Patrol agents maintaining the U.S.-Mexican border. (Gary Williams/Getty Images file photo)

Trump Suggests Using Military to Secure Southern Border

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 3, 2018 at 1:04pm
President Donald Trump and his administration are discussing a process with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy that could allow Republicans to rescind some funds they recently approved in the bipartisan omnibus spending bill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Republicans Mulling Budget Gambit to Avoid Spending Some Omnibus Funds

By Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski
Posted April 3, 2018 at 11:13am
Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran’s resignation has set off a potentially competitive special election contest to replace him. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Fourth Hopeful Announces Bid to Replace Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran

By Griffin Connolly
Posted April 3, 2018 at 10:34am
Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, raised $6.7 million in the first three months of 2018, his campaign announced Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rep. Beto O’Rourke Raises $6.7 Million in First Three Months of 2018

By Griffin Connolly
Posted April 3, 2018 at 9:43am
Former Rep. Michael Grimm is challenging his successor, Rep. Dan Donovan, in the Republican primary for a Staten Island district. (Tom Williams/Roll Call via Getty Images file photo)

Grimm Denies Being Behind Donovan Accusations

By Eric Garcia
Posted April 3, 2018 at 9:16am
A former aide to former Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, said when he introduced himself to other members of Stockman's staff he said, "I just do what I'm told." (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Former Stockman Aide Testifies ‘I Just Do What I’m Told’

By Eric Garcia
Posted April 3, 2018 at 8:19am
President Trump contends a "big caravan" of immigrants seeking illegal entry into the United States is in Mexcio after leaving Honduras. (Courtesy CIA’s World Factbook/Wikimedia Commons)

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Aid to Honduras Over ‘Big Caravan’

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 3, 2018 at 8:00am
Nearly 20 years ago, DCCC Chairman Martin Frost of Texas, left, and NRCC Chairman John Linder of Georgia, pledged to refrain from attacks of a personal nature in political campaigns. (Tom Williams/Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call file photos)

Analysis: When History Overtakes a Campaign Promise

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted April 3, 2018 at 7:00am
Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., says she will retire at the end of this term amid reports of her questionable handling of a former chief of staff who battered, threatened, and sexually harassed a subordinate. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rep. Elizabeth Esty Won’t Seek Re-Election in Wake of Abusive Staffer Disclosures

By Griffin Connolly
Posted April 2, 2018 at 4:59pm