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Immigration rights activists rally in Dupont Circle in Washington on May 1. The White House rolled out its demands for a broad immigration bill on Sunday night. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Trump Backs GOP Immigration Bill, but Rift Within Party Widens

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 2, 2017 at 1:25pm
Despite his calls for warmer relations with the Kremlin, President Trump on Wednesday signed a bill slapping new sanctions on Russia. It also puts new penalties on North Korea and Iran. (Wikimedia Commons)

Trump Makes Russia Sanctions Law, Then Savages Congress

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 2, 2017 at 12:27pm
Army veteran and non-profit health care executive Max Rose said he wants to confront a system that he says is “riddled with unfairness.” (Courtesy Max Rose)

Army Vet Max Rose to Challenge GOP Rep. Dan Donovan

By Bridget Bowman
Posted August 2, 2017 at 11:13am
Speaker Paul D. Ryan and House Republicans plan to spend August touting bills they’ve passed and their plans to overhaul the tax code. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House Republicans’ August Messaging Plan: Deflect and Pivot

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted August 2, 2017 at 11:11am
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has been indicted on 24 charges regarding his personal finances and misuse of public funds. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Lawyers Say Investigators Asked Witnesses About Schock’s Sexuality, Exploits

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 2, 2017 at 10:53am
California insurance executive Andy Thorburn kicked off his challenge to Republican Rep. Ed Royce with a $2 million loan to his campaign. (Andy Thorburn for Congress)

At the Races: Royce Challenger Gives Himself $2 Million Head Start

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 2, 2017 at 9:11am
Tennessee Rep. Diane Black won seek a fifth term in 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Tennessee’s Diane Black Running for Governor

By Simone Pathé
Posted August 2, 2017 at 8:54am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faces growing criticism over his recent comments about President Donald Trump’s expectations of Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Debt Ceiling Options Aired but Fast Action Doubtful

By Ryan McCrimmon
Posted August 2, 2017 at 5:05am
Sen. Richard Shelby's Appropriations subcommittee wants more immigration judges on the bench.(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Congress Wants More Immigration Judges, and Fast

By Todd Ruger
Posted August 2, 2017 at 5:00am
The Senate confirmed Christopher Wray as the FBI director, 92-5. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Christopher Wray Faces Challenges as New FBI Director

By Todd Ruger
Posted August 1, 2017 at 5:29pm