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Workers oversee heavy machinery in April as they move earth on the National Mall near 7th St. Northwest. President-elect Donald Trump wants to rebuild the country’s infrastructure. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Eyes a Bipartisan Idea to Pay for Rebuilt Roads, Bridges

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 17, 2016 at 5:00am
Republican president-elect Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd along with his son Barron Trump and his wife Melania Trump during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of Nov. 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump Team Announces Five-Year Lobbying Ban for Appointees

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 16, 2016 at 9:11pm
Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., wants an exemption to a House GOP earmark ban for water projects. (Photo By Bill Clark/Roll Call file photo)

House GOP Postpones Decision on Whether to Restore Limited Earmarks

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 16, 2016 at 6:26pm
Isaac Lanier Avant (Courtesy Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

Thompson Staffer Pleads Guilty

By Eric Garcia
Posted November 16, 2016 at 4:31pm
Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner will lead the NRSC for the 2018 campaign cycle. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Cory Gardner Takes Helm of NRSC

By Bridget Bowman
Posted November 16, 2016 at 4:28pm
Antonio Sabato Jr. spoke at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and is now hoping to serve on the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images file photo)

Antonio Sabato Jr. Wants to be Trump Administration’s Fitness Czar

By Christina Flom
Posted November 16, 2016 at 3:30pm
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch of Utah may seek an eighth term in 2018. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Orrin Hatch Feeling Urge to Run in 2018

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 16, 2016 at 1:31pm
Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott acknowledged running for the U.S. Senate for the state of Florida is an option in 2018, as term limits will restrict him from seeking re-election as governor. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Florida Gov. Scott Says Nelson Challenge ‘An Option’

By Christina Flom
Posted November 16, 2016 at 1:10pm
Incoming Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, center, greets Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin after the leadership elections at the Senate Democratic Caucus meeting on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Schumer Expands Leadership Team

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 16, 2016 at 10:40am
Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, said those who registered for deferred deportations now face a “nightmare.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Chu Urges Obama to Act on DREAMers Before Trump Can

By Eric Garcia
Posted November 16, 2016 at 10:19am