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 Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sees Russian President Vladimir Putin as more of a threat than the Islamic State, according to an interview given this weekend. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

McCain Troubled By Kushner’s Russian Contacts

By Eric Garcia
Posted May 30, 2017 at 9:39am
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said the stabbings on a Portland train "must sound the alarm louder than ever about the violence that follows hate speech." (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Oregon Delegation Speaks Out on Portland Attack, Denounces Hate

By Eric Garcia
Posted May 30, 2017 at 8:54am
President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of communications director Mike Dubke (fourth from left), a White House official said Tuesday morning. A larger West Wing overhaul could be afoot. (White House photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Dubke Out as White House Communications Director

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 30, 2017 at 8:38am
President Donald Trump arrived back this weekend from a nine-day trip overseas and Tuesday morning began tweeting again. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

He’s Back: Trump Lashes Out at Germany, ‘Fake News’ Media

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 30, 2017 at 8:01am
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner said he doesn't miss his previous job. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Boehner: Trump a ‘Complete Disaster’ Beyond Foreign Policy

By Eric Garcia
Posted May 26, 2017 at 11:34am
Rick Gallant said as a teacher he has all summer to campaign. (Rick Gallant for Congress)

Teacher to Challenge Rep. Reed

By Eric Garcia
Posted May 26, 2017 at 10:45am
Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said he has faced physical confrontations with activists, even at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Franks Blames ‘the Left’ for Gianforte’s Body Slam

By Eric Garcia
Posted May 26, 2017 at 8:07am
President Donald Trump approaches German Chancellor Angela Merkel as world leaders arrive for their group photo at the G7 summit in Taormina, Italy, on Friday. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Trump’s Germany Criticism Denied — Then Confirmed — By Aides

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 26, 2017 at 7:21am
Greg Gianforte won the special election for Montana’s at-large House seat Thursday despite attacking a reporter the night before. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

How GOP Outside Spending Turned a Loser Into a Winner in Montana

By Simone Pathé
Posted May 26, 2017 at 5:05am
Eric Ueland, Republican staff director for the Senate Budget Committee, hands out copies of President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 budget in the Dirksen Building on Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Photos of the Week: Congress Scurries to Memorial Day Recess

By Bill Clark
Posted May 26, 2017 at 5:03am