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U.S. Capitol Police officers stand guard at the steps leading to the Capitol from the Capitol Visitor Center. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Man who Pointed Gun at Capitol Police Pleads Guilty

By Aryn Braun
Posted December 13, 2016 at 3:51pm
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says he has “serious concerns” about President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson for secretary of State. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Can Republicans Afford to Oppose Tillerson?

By Alex Roarty
Posted December 13, 2016 at 12:39pm
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, fresh off his re-election to a second term, is looking forward to working closely with the incoming Trump administration. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Ron Johnson on Going It Alone in 2016

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted December 13, 2016 at 12:10pm
Former Illinois Republican Rep. Aaron Schock told reporters he was confident that “justice will prevail.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Aaron Schock Pleads Not Guilty To Slew of Federal Charges

By Aryn Braun
Posted December 13, 2016 at 8:35am
Former Gov. Rick Perry endorsed Donald Trump rival and fellow Texan Sen. Ted Cruz before endorsing Trump once it became clear the business mogul would win the Republican presidential nomination. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Trump Taps Rick Perry for Energy Secretary

By Aryn Braun
Posted December 13, 2016 at 7:55am
Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp., was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for secretary of State. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Picks Tillerson For Secretary of State

By Eric Garcia
Posted December 13, 2016 at 6:53am
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, right, and Arizona Sen. John McCain at a Sept. 20 press conference on military aid to Israel. Cruz wants to reshape campaign finance law in the next Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Activists Brace for Fight Over Campaign Finance Law

By Alex Roarty
Posted December 13, 2016 at 5:00am
Maine Rep. Bruce Poliquin was the biggest spender on a mailing practice known as franking during the third quarter of 2016. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Members Squeezed in Last-Minute Spending on Mail Franking, Advertising Before Elections

By Sean McMinn
Posted December 13, 2016 at 5:00am
Nebraska Rep. Brad Ashford says he hadn’t determined whether K Street would be the right fit for him. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

K Street Eyes Outgoing Lawmakers for Jobs

By Kate Ackley
Posted December 12, 2016 at 12:48pm
Reid is retiring. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Reid: Manchin ’Obviously Running’ for Trump Cabinet Post

By Bridget Bowman
Posted December 12, 2016 at 12:34pm