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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, seen here during a recent briefing, said Wednesday that his reference to Adolf Hitler the previous day was “inexcusable.” (John T. Bennett/CQ Roll Call)

Repentant Spicer Calls Hitler Flub ‘Inexcusable and Reprehensible’

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:25am
CIA Director Mike Pompeo resigned from the House to take on his new post in the Trump administration. His former Kansas seat was filled last night by a fellow Republican, but the race was much tighter than when Pompeo won re-election last fall. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Republicans Are Losing Ground to Democrats Early in the Election Cycle — That’s Completely Normal

By Sean McMinn
Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:11am
Dan Helmer is a West Point graduate and a Rhodes Scholar who served in the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Screenshot: DanHemner.com)

Comstock Gets Second Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted April 12, 2017 at 9:26am
Recent revelations about former national security adviser Michael Flynn, center, have raised questions about loopholes in a law that requires U.S. citizens who lobby for foreign governments to register with the Department of Justice. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Foreign Influence in the U.S. Cloaked in Unnecessary Obscurity, Watchdog Groups Say

By Stephanie Akin
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:04am
Amid the high interest, many first-time candidates may not be aware of what it takes to run for Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

With Enthusiasm High, Democrats School Potential Candidates on Realities of Running

By Simone Pathé
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:03am
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said lawmakers should move on to an issue with bipartisan support, such as improving infrastructure. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senators Look to Move Past Nuclear Option

By Bridget Bowman
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:03am

RNC, White House Try to Avoid Obama’s Missteps

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:02am
Tuesday Group Co-Chairman Charlie Dent is among the moderate Republicans unlikely to be convinced to vote for the GOP’s health care bill. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Analysis: Moderate Republicans Also to Blame for Health Care Impasse

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:01am
Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley is waiting for President Donald Trump to nominate more judges for lower court posts. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump’s Chance to Fill Lower Court Vacancies Rest on Bipartisanship

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted April 12, 2017 at 5:00am
Republican Ron Estes underperformed President Donald Trump in Kansas’ 4th District on Tuesday night. (Courtesy Kansas for Estes Facebook page)

Republican Wins Tough First Special Election of Trump Presidency

By Simone Pathé
Posted April 11, 2017 at 11:01pm