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Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., shown here being sworn in in June, is being challenged by Billings attorney John Heenan. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Gianforte Gets First Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 8, 2017 at 8:12am
Alabama Sen. Luther Strange, left, speaks with a supporter after a candidate forum in Pelham, Ala., on Friday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Alabama GOP Candidates Battle Over Who’s Most Conservative

By Bridget Bowman
Posted August 8, 2017 at 5:05am
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says the GOP debate over rewriting the tax code pits the establishment, who oppose proposals that would add to the deficit, against conservatives who would “rather see a tax cut.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Republicans Face Key Tax Overhaul Decisions

By Joe Williams
Posted August 8, 2017 at 5:04am
Vice President Mike Pence authored multiple versions of media shield legislation while serving in Congress. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pence’s History as Media Shield Advocate May Be at Odds With Justice Department

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 8, 2017 at 5:02am
Staff members rated key areas of congressional dysfunction in a survey released Tuesday, including the low level of staff experience, a lack of time for members to focus on important issues and a paucity of access to nonpartisan reports. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Congress Is Broken, and Staff Members Know Why

By Stephanie Akin
Posted August 8, 2017 at 5:01am
David Bailey, one of the the injured Capitol Police officers on Rep. Steve Scalise’s security detail, has had a GoFundMe set up to help cover his medical costs. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

GoFundMe Set Up for Agent David Bailey

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 7, 2017 at 3:09pm
Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., leaves the House GOP caucus meeting at the Capitol Hill Club on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Man Charged With Breaking Into Congressman’s Office, Stealing Items From Desk

By Andrew Breiner
Posted August 7, 2017 at 1:53pm
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing back against what he called “slurs” from President Donald Trump. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Blumenthal Says He Won’t Be ‘Bullied’ By ‘Slurs’ From Trump

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 7, 2017 at 12:43pm
GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., speaks with workers at Jack’s hamburger chain during his bus tour campaign stop in Munford, Ala., on Thursday, Aug. 3. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Photos: In Alabama Senate Special Election, Candidates Try to Stand Out

By Bill Clark
Posted August 7, 2017 at 11:51am
Rep. Ed Royce is one of several California GOP incumbents gearing up for expensive re-election fights. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

California GOP Incumbents Will Make Democrats’ Challenge Expensive

By Kyle Stewart
Posted August 7, 2017 at 11:49am