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Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has broad support among senators. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senators Seek to Protect Mueller From Trump

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted August 4, 2017 at 5:05am
Senate Finance Chairman Orrin G. Hatch of Utah, right, and ranking member Ron Wyden of Oregon will preside over health care hearings in September. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Bipartisan Health Care Work Taking Shape in Senate

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted August 4, 2017 at 5:04am
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to be U.S. ambassador to NATO. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Some Notable Confirmations, Honors as Senate Wraps Up for Recess

By Jason Dick
Posted August 4, 2017 at 5:03am
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leaves the Capitol on Thursday after the last votes in the Senate before the August recess. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Analysis: Health Care Failure to Haunt Republicans Over Recess

By Joe Williams
Posted August 3, 2017 at 2:14pm
Victoria Seaman joins a crowded Republican field looking to flip outgoing Rep. Jacky Rosen’s seat. (Victoria Seaman via Facebook)

Nevada Assemblywoman Enters Race for Rosen’s Open Seat

By Andrew Breiner
Posted August 3, 2017 at 1:49pm
President Donald Trump on the phone in the Oval Office on June 27. During a call with his Mexican counterpart that day, Trump said “drug lords in Mexico” are “knocking the hell out of our country.” (John T. Bennett/CQ Roll Call file photo)

New Hampshire Lawmakers Not Thrilled With Trump’s ‘Drug-Infested Den’ Comments

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 3, 2017 at 11:24am
Former Rep. Michael Grimm is weighing a primary challenge to his successor, Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y. (Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call via Getty Images)

The Return of Michael Grimm?

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 3, 2017 at 9:45am
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with President Donald Trump at a G-20 summit in Germany. Trump is blaming Congress for what he calls an "all time" low in U.S.-Russia relations. (Wikimedia Commons)

Trump Again Lashes Out at Congress Over Russia Sanctions

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 3, 2017 at 9:16am
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ job security has been in question after President Donald Trump attacked him on Twitter. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Kelly Tells Sessions His Job is Safe

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 3, 2017 at 8:57am
Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, received his first major Democratic challenger Wednesday when former Air Force intelligence officer Gina Ortiz Jones declared her candidacy. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hurd Gets first Major Democratic Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 3, 2017 at 8:44am