The math for Pompeo's confirmation to be secretary of state

With opposition from Democrats, the panel could be forced to send the nomination to the full Senate without a favorable recommendation

• Apr 18, 2018

Senate won't take up bill to protect Mueller

McConnell said the bill was unnecessary and shot down hopes of a floor vote because Trump will likely not fire Mueller

• Apr 18, 2018

GOP to vote on rescinding consumer protection guidance on auto sales loans

Republicans said that rescinding the guidance is necessary because it amounted to a backdoor attempt to regulate auto dealers

• Apr 18, 2018

District DeVos linked to grizzlies opts to allow armed teachers

Betsy DeVos drew widespread attention when she said Wyoming school district might let staffers carry guns to protect against the huge bears

• Apr 18, 2018

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens: "I will not be resigning"

He is accused of initiating a physically aggressive unwanted sexual encounter with his hairdresser and threatened to distribute a partially nude photo of her if she spoke about it

• Apr 18, 2018

Barbara Bush, former first lady and mother of 43rd president, dead at 92

The office of George H.W. Bush said the former first lady died Tuesday

• Apr 18, 2018

"The world is poorer without her in it": Bush family reactions to Barbara Bush's death

"I will miss you, Ganny—but know we will see you again," tweeted her grandson, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush

• Apr 18, 2018

CIA director met with Kim Jong Un: Report

The Washington Post reports the meeting took place after Mike Pompeo was nominated to be secretary of state

• Apr 17, 2018

Graham "unnerved" after Syria briefing

"I think Assad after this strike believes we're all tweet and no action," the South Carolina Republican said

• Apr 17, 2018

Barbara Bush remembered: Presidents, political leaders pay tribute to former first lady

Former first lady was described as "feisty," "an advocate for the American family" and reflecting "the very best of the American spirit"

• Apr 17, 2018

Trump on "direct" U.S. talks with North Korea

President Trump said the U.S. is considering five locations for a meeting with the North Korean leader

• Apr 17, 2018

Reward posted for mystery man accused of threatening Stormy Daniels

Adult film star actress responded for first time to Mr. Trump's claim he didn't know about the payment his lawyer paid her to keep quiet

• Apr 17, 2018

Report: Sean Hannity used two other Trump-connected lawyers

The Fox host said on Monday that he had discussed "legal questions" with Michael Cohen, Trump's personal attorney

• Apr 17, 2018

Nikki Haley responds to White House claims: "I don't get confused"

A White House official said Nikki Haley had "momentary confusion" over the the possibility of Russia sanctions — and she's pushing back

• Apr 17, 2018

Next steps in Michael Cohen case will be slow

Attorneys involved in court proceedings for Michael Cohen's case expect to "hurry up and wait" for the seized documents

• Apr 17, 2018

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