Passing the 41-vote threshold sets the stage for Senate Republicans to enact the so-called ‘nuclear option.’
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White House social media director misused position by going after lawmaker, ethics experts say
Dan Scavino Jr.’s tweet violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits the use of one’s office for political purposes, according to the chief White House ethics lawyer for the second Bush administration.
Sen. King says he’ll probably reveal position on Gorsuch this week
Many Democrats hope the Maine independent will join them in trying to block President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Collins, King say Senate committee’s Russia probe will be steady
The investigation of Moscow’s effort to sway the election is a model of bipartisanship, the lawmakers say.
Judge approves $25 million settlement over Trump University
A judge’s ruling settles two class-action lawsuits and a civil lawsuit by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
In 2016, Michael Flynn said: Immunity ‘means you probably committed a crime’
Flynn saw immunity differently when reports surfaced that aides around Hillary Clinton were granted immunity in exchange for talking freely about her private email server.
Trump faces questions of interference in investigations
Trying to fend off the growing criticism, Trump’s top lawyer invited lawmakers from both parties to view classified information at the White House.
White House officials linked to intelligence report given to Republican leading Russia probe
The officials allegedly gave the information to Rep. Devin Nunes, who has not disclosed his sources and is under fire for apparently coordinating with the White House.
Hawaii judge places indefinite hold on Trump’s revised travel ban
U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson is not persuaded by government attorneys’ arguments that he should not consider Trump’s previous comments about the travel ban.
After defeat on Obamacare, Trump advisers want him to delay another campaign pledge
The president had promised to make child care more affordable, but that plan may be delayed.