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President Donald Trump (right) meets with Democratic and Republican members of Congress, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer (left), D-N.J., in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Wednesday. A couple hours later, a senior aide sought to clarify his remarks. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

White House Aide Walks Back Trump’s Tax Hike for Rich Remarks

By John T. Bennett and Lindsey McPherson
Posted September 13, 2017 at 8:05pm
President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday about white supremacist groups and the violence in Virginia. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Trump Open to Bigger Tax Bill for Richest Americans in Pursuit of Dems

By John T. Bennett
Posted September 13, 2017 at 4:26pm
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz wants a tax overhaul package that goes much further than what is being developed. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ted Cruz Lays Marker on Tax Reform

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted September 13, 2017 at 12:22pm
From left, House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, Reps. Tom Graves of Georgia and Michael McCaul of Texas, and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers conduct a news conference in the Capitol on Wednesday after a conference meeting. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Republicans Told Tax Details Are Coming

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted September 13, 2017 at 11:32am
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., talks with reporters after Senate luncheons in 2001. (CQ Roll Call file photo)

Former Sen. Pete Domenici Dies at 85

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted September 13, 2017 at 11:26am
Seven Democrats are running to compete against California Republican Rep. Mimi Walters. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Walters Gets Another Democratic Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 13, 2017 at 8:45am
President Donald Trump, surrounded by aides, gets a briefing on counterterrorism operations and Hurricane Irma response on Monday in the Oval Office. (Shealah Craighead/White House)

Frustrated by Congress’ Plodding Pace, Trump Urges Speed on Tax Bill

By John T. Bennett
Posted September 13, 2017 at 8:33am
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz walks through the Senate subway as he leaves the Capitol on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Porn Actress Doesn’t Like Cruz Back

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 13, 2017 at 8:10am
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin points to difficulties facing rural populations in getting access to opioid addiction treatment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Opioid Epidemic Continues to Ravage the Midwest

By Joe Williams
Posted September 13, 2017 at 5:05am
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer sparred with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday on how to frame the debt limit deal Congress passed last week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

After Deal, Debt Limit Talk Still Permeates Debates

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted September 13, 2017 at 5:04am