Governor signs six-week abortion ban into law
It marks the strictest abortion restrictions in the nation
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A year after failed Obamacare repeal vote, Democrats see election cudgel
They're trying to use the vote as campaign weapon, hammering Republicans for voting to replace a popular statute with a bill Congress' own budget experts said would have driven up premiums and the ranks of the uninsured
Jackson's failed VA secretary nomination: What Short would do differently now
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Short talked with Major Garrett about what went wrong with Jackson's nomination to lead Veterans Affairs Dept
Sen. McCain has harsh words for Trump in emotional new memoir
McCain, who is battling brain cancer, writes in the memoir "maybe I'll be gone before you hear this"
Marc Short says "of course" he's anxious about midterms
On "The Takeout" podcast, Major Garrett also asked the White House legislative affairs director about Gen. John Kelly and how he's bearing up under the pace and volatility of the White House
The big seven races that will decide who controls the Senate
Why Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, North Dakota, West Virginia, Missouri, and Tennessee are all states to watch
House chaplain's firing sparks confusion, frustration
The reason for his firing remains unclear
Pompeo, confirmed as secretary of state, is now off on his first official trip
Pompeo's confirmation comes at a crucial time for conversations with North Korea
Senate committee advances bill to protect Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not hold a full Senate vote on the measure
Commentary: What Ronny Jackson reveals about our politics
Why all this time and effort on such an unimpressive pick?
GOP's victory in Arizona still sending off alarm bells
Some in the Republican party are reconsidering the once inconceivable notion of losing the Senate
Nation's nastiest GOP primary playing out in Indiana
Two sitting congressmen and a former state lawmaker are locked in tight competition for a chance to unseat Democrat Joe Donnelly
White House defends Ronny Jackson against "candy man" accusations
"Every year they come in and do a review of the White House physician's office on things like prescriptions, and every year they said that he's totally in compliance with what he's prescribing," says White House legislative affairs director Marc Short
Republicans hold first baseball practice since last year's shooting
Last year's shooting seriously injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Arizona special election results are in
Tuesday night's special election determined whether Republicans would keep the seat vacated by former Rep. Trent Franks
Can Democrat Beto O'Rourke beat Ted Cruz in Texas?
The El Paso congressman is raising millions and turning heads, but that might not be enough to overcome Texas' conservative slant
What to know about Tuesday's special election in Arizona
Republicans are expected to keep a seat vacated by retired Rep. Trent Franks, but Democrats could beat expectations
Democrats reviewing allegations against VA nominee Ronny Jackson
Jackson was to appear before the committee for his confirmation hearing Wednesday
Lawmakers say Pruitt should testify over phone booth, bug sweep
Democrats say head of EPA administrator's security detail may have helped business partner get a government contract
Commentary: Flurry of court filings is fantastic news for Trump
These cases play into the narrative crafted by the president's defenders: It's all just politics
Sen. Tom Cotton says N. Korea's promise to halt testing "easily reversible"
North Korea said it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close nuclear test site
Heidi Heitkamp is first Democrat to support Mike Pompeo for secretary of state
If all the Republicans besides Rand Paul support Pompeo, he will be confirmed as secretary of state
Retiring GOP senator questions whether Trump's running in 2020
"I have no idea whether the president runs for re-election, nor what the field will be on the Republican side," Corker told CNN
AFP's Tim Phillips says GOP Congress is having a "lousy" year
On CBSN's "Red and Blue," the head of the libertarian-leaning group chastised Republicans, suggesting that their "failure this year to actually rein in spending" could cost the GOP its majority in Congress
Trump campaign wants Rep. Todd Rokita to remove signs
The Rokita signs proclaim in large white letters "Endorsed by Trump/Pence"
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protestors and police clash
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida
