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President Donald Trump greets Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., after addressing a joint session of Congress last week. The president appeared to embrace Ryan's Obamacare-replacement plan in a morning tweet. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Trump White House Sends Mixed Signals on House Health Bill

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 7, 2017 at 9:18am
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, center, and Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz have been pushing for more diversity among Senate staff. Also pictured, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senate Democrats Adopt Staff Diversity Rules

By Bridget Bowman
Posted March 7, 2017 at 5:00am
West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III has embraced the idea of working with President Donald Trump, a smart strategy given the Mountain State’s strong support for Trump in last year’s election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

The Democrat Who Hugged the President

By Stephanie Akin
Posted March 7, 2017 at 12:02am
Four Cabinet-level nominees remain to be confirmed. Clockwise from top left, Dan Coats for director of national intelligence, Alexander Acosta for secretary of Labor, Robert Lighthizer for U.S. trade representative and Sonny Perdue for secretary of Agriculture. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call, Alan Diaz/AP, Chambersandpartners.com, Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Cabinet-Level Nominees Play the Waiting Game

By Ellyn Ferguson
Posted March 7, 2017 at 12:01am
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro faces steep odds if he challenges Sen. Ted Cruz next year. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

What Would Have to Go Right for a Castro Miracle in Texas

By Eric Garcia
Posted March 7, 2017 at 12:01am
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at his confirmation hearing in January that he “did not have communications with the Russians.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Sessions Clarifies Russia Testimony to Senate Committee

By Todd Ruger
Posted March 6, 2017 at 10:44pm
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan’s staff credits his fundraising haul to a “simply staggering” level of support for the GOP agenda. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan Transfers $4.4 million to NRCC in February

By Simone Pathé
Posted March 6, 2017 at 10:00pm
McCain wants the president to explain his Saturday morning tweet. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

McCain Says Trump Owes Public an Explanation

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted March 6, 2017 at 7:51pm
Speaker Paul D. Ryan and House Republicans are moving forward with plans to repeal and replace the 2010 health care law by releasing their long-awaited bill Monday evening. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House GOP Obamacare Repeal Bill Courts Detractors

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted March 6, 2017 at 6:57pm
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, raised concerns about addressing the Medicaid expansion. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

GOP Senators Threaten Obamacare Repeal Effort

By Bridget Bowman
Posted March 6, 2017 at 5:15pm