Politics & Government

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has been asked to provide "September 2016 email communications to Mr. Kushner concerning WikiLeaks" and other emails pertaining to a "Russian backdoor overture and dinner invite."

Senators: Kushner Didn't Disclose Emails On WikiLeaks, 'Russian Overture'

10:31am November 17, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Top lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking President Trump's son-in-law and adviser to turn over communications with WikiLeaks and emails pertaining to a "Russian backdoor overture."

Special counsel Robert Mueller has brought the Foreign Agents Registration Act into the spotlight with indictments last month of Paul Manafort and his longtime business associate Rick Gates.

A 'Toothless' Old Law Could Have New Fangs, Thanks To Robert Mueller

9:47am November 17, 2017

by Miles Parks

The Foreign Agents Registration Act has been ignored in lobbying circles for decades and called "a complete joke." Mueller may bring the laughter to an end.

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken Faces Sexual Assault Allegations From LA Radio Host

9:04am November 17, 2017

by Don Gonyea

Leeann Tweeden alleges that Franken, D-Minn., forcibly kissed her and later groped her as she slept during a USO trip in 2006. Franken, who was not a senator at the time, issued an apology statement.

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Trump Visits Capitol Hill To Rally Support For House Republicans' Tax Bill

9:01am November 17, 2017

by Scott Detrow

House Republicans passed their version of a tax overhaul today, as President Trump visited Capitol Hill to rally support for it. But prospects for a tax bill in the Senate are looking less certain.

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Week In Congress: Tax Bill And Sexual Misconduct Allegations

8:11am November 17, 2017

by Susan Davis

The House passed its tax bill while the Senate Finance Committee approved its version of the Republican tax plan. Also, Sen. Al Franken faced new allegations.

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Protester Takes Police Officer's Suggestion, Runs For Council And Wins

8:11am November 17, 2017

Last September, Braxton Winston was protesting the death of Keith Lamont Scott on the streets of Charlotte, N.C. He's turned that protest into politics — as one of the city's new council members.

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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Mount Against Roy Moore

8:11am November 17, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to Steven Law, head of the Senate Leadership Fund, which backs establishment Republican candidates in Senate races. Moore denies the allegations and plans to stay in the race.

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Election Tie In Bolton, Connecticut, Decided By Coin Toss

6:25am November 17, 2017

Two candidates running for a seat on the city council got the exact same number of votes in last week's election. Under the town charter, ties can be decided by a coin toss.

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News Brief: Accusations Against Franken, House Tax Overhaul Win

6:05am November 17, 2017

A Los Angeles radio host says now-Sen. Al Franken forced himself on her while the two were on a USO tour in 2006. And, the House has passed its massive 1.4 trillion dollar tax overhaul.

Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore listens to a question during a news conference with supporters and faith leaders along with his wife, Kayla, on Thursday in Birmingham.

White House Says Moore Allegations 'Very Troubling,' But Alabama Voters Should Decide

7:33pm November 16, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Multiple women have come forward accusing Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore of sexual misconduct. National GOP leaders have urged him to step aside, but Moore has refused to leave the race.