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Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., said she would institute a “clearly defined communication process” for staffers to express concerns about the workplace environment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Lawrence’s Chief of Staff Resigns Over Harassment Allegations

By Eric Garcia
Posted November 17, 2017 at 8:45am
Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown walks to the federal courthouse in Jacksonville, Florida, during her trial on federal fraud and tax charges in May. She’ll learn her fate when a judge announces her sentence next month. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP file photo)

Corrine Brown Asks for Mercy at Sentencing Hearing

By Eric Garcia
Posted November 17, 2017 at 7:49am
President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., leave a meeting with the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on Thursday to discuss the GOP's tax reform bill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Hits Dems for Failing to Understand ‘Power of Lower Taxes’

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 17, 2017 at 7:31am
Congressional staffers practice their softball game on the National Mall in April 2009. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Proposal Restricting National Mall Access a ‘Game Changer’ for Hill Athletes

By Griffin Connolly
Posted November 17, 2017 at 5:05am
Virginia Rep. Scott Taylor sits on the House steps to shoot a selfie video about his vote on the tax overhaul Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Photos of the Week: Taxes Dominate, Bible Museum Opens and Trump Visits

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted November 17, 2017 at 5:04am
Minnesota Rep. Rick Nolanis one of the Democrats targeted in the latest NRCC ads. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

NRCC Targets Democrats on Tax Overhaul in New Digital Ads

By Bridget Bowman
Posted November 17, 2017 at 5:00am
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Congress’ Compliance Watchdog: Settlement Payouts Highest in 10 Years

By Andrew Menezes and Sean McMinn
Posted November 17, 2017 at 1:13am
GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore is facing allegations of sexual misconduct. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Alabama GOP Officially Stands by Roy Moore

By Bridget Bowman
Posted November 16, 2017 at 4:38pm
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is announcing his interpretation of the “blue slip” policy. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Grassley Prepares to Bypass Franken to Move Trump Appeals Court Nominee

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 16, 2017 at 4:13pm
President Donald Trump, accompanied by his chief of staff John Kelly, arrives at the Capitol to speak to House Republicans before a floor vote on a GOP-crafted tax overhaul bill. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Hot Start With Trump ‘Pep Rally’ Burns Out as Tax Bill Cruises

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 16, 2017 at 3:59pm