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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint statement in May with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. On Wednesday, Trump announced he is moving the American embassy to Jerusalem despite Muslim allies urging him against it. (Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images file photo)

Trump’s Jerusalem Decision Called ‘Provocative,’ Counterproductive

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 6, 2017 at 4:16pm
Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, will be a key negotiator as the House and Senate reconcile their versions of a tax overhaul. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Agrees to Tax Bill Conference With House

By Ryan McCrimmon
Posted December 6, 2017 at 3:47pm
Texas Rep. Al Green was the star of the impeachment show Wednesday, but Reading Clerk Susan Cole stole the spotlight. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Reading Clerk Steals Spotlight in Impeachment Show

By Jason Dick
Posted December 6, 2017 at 2:48pm
There could be two Senate elections next fall in Minnesota instead of just one. If Sen. Al Franken steps down, there would be a special election for the remainder of his term. Senior Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s seat is also up next year. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

What Happens to Franken’s Seat If He Resigns?

By Simone Pathé
Posted December 6, 2017 at 2:35pm
Kathy Manning is seeking the Democratic nod in North Carolina’s 13th District. (Courtesy Kathy Manning for Congress)

North Carolina Philanthropist Challenging Ted Budd in 13th District

By Simone Pathé
Posted December 6, 2017 at 1:20pm
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is down to 35 percent, a new poll found. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Poll: Two-Thirds Say GOP Tax Plan Favors Rich

By Griffin Connolly
Posted December 6, 2017 at 12:45pm
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talk to reporters in the Rose Garden on Oct. 16.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Shutdown Could Happen, Trump Says

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 6, 2017 at 12:38pm
From left, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, leave a meeting in the Speaker’s office in the Capitol on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Freedom Caucus Open to Linking Spending Deal to Health Care

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted December 6, 2017 at 12:37pm
Then-Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., at a hearing in 2017 before he stepped down later that month amid sexual misconduct allegations. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Cascade of Senate Democrats Call on Franken to Resign

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted December 6, 2017 at 11:51am
The fight over whether churches and other nonprofits can endorse candidates for office is enmeshed in the tax debate, and could spill over to the appropriations fight at the end of the year. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Politicking by Churches Fight Mixes With Tax, Spending Debates

By Kate Ackley
Posted December 6, 2017 at 11:25am