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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) shakes hands last Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump at a G-20 summit in Germany. (Wikimedia Commons)

Is Russia Friend or Foe? White House Won’t Say

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 12, 2017 at 5:30pm
Senate Budget Chairman Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., and his panel are arbiters of the final scores over legislation, but the parliamentarian, which ruled in favor of the GOP on a key question about health care legislation, determines questions of jurisdiction. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senate Parliamentarian Backs Republicans on Health Law Question

By Paul M. Krawzak
Posted July 12, 2017 at 4:36pm
Vice President Mike Pence is encouraging Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley to run for Senate against Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill.  (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Pence Wants Missouri AG to Challenge Sen. McCaskill

By Andrew Breiner
Posted July 12, 2017 at 12:36pm
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said his Republican conference was discussing the schedule, including whether to alter the recess calendar. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House Not as Antsy About August Recess Delay

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted July 12, 2017 at 11:50am
Democratic challenger Carole Cheney said incumbent Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam has “lost touch with the people of his community.” (Carole for Congress via Facebook)

Former Foster Staffer Fifth Democrat to Challenge Roskam

By Griffin Connolly
Posted July 12, 2017 at 9:22am
Jason Rittereiser, a former deputy prosecutor, accused incumbent Republican Rep. Dave Reichert of “hiding from his constituents.” (Jason Rittereiser for Congress via Facebook)

Reichert Gets Democratic Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 12, 2017 at 8:37am
Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., is seeking a Federal Election Commission investigation in light of Donald Trump Jr.'s emails about meeting with a Russian lawyer. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Meng Asks FEC For Investigation After Trump Jr.’s Emails Revealed

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 12, 2017 at 8:19am
Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he probably would have handled a meeting about potentially damaging information on Hillary Clinton “a little differently.” (Fox News Channel)

President Declares Donald Trump Jr. ‘Innocent’ Despite Russia Emails

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 12, 2017 at 8:00am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would postpone its annual August recess by two weeks. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Is Shorter August Recess Prelude to Deals?

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted July 12, 2017 at 5:05am
Judge David Nye looks set to be confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, having already received bipartisan support. (iStock)

Bipartisan Ayes for Judge David Nye

By Ed Pesce
Posted July 12, 2017 at 5:01am