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Texas kicks off crowded Democratic primary with enthusiasm and meddling
In Texas’s 7th District, Democrats are upbeat about unseating Republican Rep. John Culberson. But it’s been messy as party officials ... -
Zinke suddenly pulls land in home state of Montana from oil and gas lease sale
In the face of environmentalists’ protests, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said more study is needed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
With Trump now a candidate, further restrictions on political activities apply to federal employees
Now that the president is officially a candidate for reelection, stricter policies apply regarding expressions, pro or con, while on ... -
‘You’re not going to save anybody’: What the last person to rebuff an independent counsel ...
Susan McDougal spent 18 months behind bars for civil contempt after she refused to testify before a grand jury investigating ... -
Mississippi’s Thad Cochran to resign from Senate after four-decade congressional career
The Republican, 80, who has appeared frail in recent months, said his health has become “an ongoing challenge.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Chances of contempt for Bannon fade as House GOP eyes end of Russia probe
GOP leaders on the House Intelligence Committee are backing away from promises to pursue “further steps” against Bannon for refusing ... -
Ryan splits with Trump on trade as GOP lawmakers move to block planned tariffs
The House Speaker is “urging the White House to not advance with this plan,” a spokeswoman said. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Trump welcomes embattled Netanyahu as corruption probe follows Israeli leader to Washington
The prime minister arrived at the White House amid new reports that his former media adviser has turned state’s witness ... -
Ex-Trump aide: Trump 'may very well have done something during the election with the Russians'
There have been few more surreal moments in the Trump era than the one we just witnessed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg called before grand jury, says he will refuse to go
A subpoena to Nunberg includes requests for a wide range of documents related to President Trump and his associates. http://www.washingtonpost.com/