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August 14

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, former MMA fighter, skips seat belts in DC over carjacking fears

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma said he does not wear a seat belt while driving in Washington D.C. due to the possibility of being carjacked

August 14

GOP senator living in fear of being carjacked in DC: 'I don't buckle up'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., sounds the alarm on homicides and car thefts in Washington, D.C. as Democrats downplay the violence following President Trump's crime crackdown.

August 14

Schumer drops f-bomb when asked about Trump extending control over DC police

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to fight “tooth and nail” to end President Donald Trump’s Trump’s control over D.C. police. (Credit: The Parnas Perspective)

August 13

Trump predicts little progress in potential shutdown talks with 'crazy' Schumer, Jeffries

President Donald Trump doubted much would come from potential talks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the government funding deadline.

August 13

O'Rourke, Soros-linked groups face call for DOJ probe over alleged funding of Texas Dem walkout

Sen. John Cornyn requested the Justice Department investigate Beto O'Rourke and George Soros-linked groups for allegedly funding Texas Democrats' exodus from the state during redistricting.

August 12

As Trump intervenes in DC's crime crisis, another violent city's DA gets a challenger from inside the tent

Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan joins GOP ballot to run against incumbent DA Larry Krasner, citing failed crime policies and public safety concerns.

August 11

Democratic whistleblower told FBI that Adam Schiff approved classified leaks to target Trump

A Democratic whistleblower told the FBI that Adam Schiff approved leaking classified information to discredit Donald Trump, according to newly-released documents.

August 11

Trick or Treat: Congress faces 'chamber of horrors' as government funding deadline looms

Republicans must stick together on spending packages while navigating Freedom Caucus demands and the mathematical reality of needing 60 Senate votes to avoid a shutdown.

August 10

Summertime and the living is uneasy on Capitol Hill

Members of the House and Senate are on their August recess following marathon sessions and ongoing pressure to confirm President Trump's nominees.

August 10

Senate Republicans reveal dramatic dealmaking behind Trump's $3.3T megabill passage

Trump's massive spending bill faced GOP resistance over Medicaid cuts before Senate Republicans ultimately passed the legislation following marathon voting sessions.