Susan Crabtree

"There's no evidence of that - I've not heard that before," the Kentucky Republican said of the wiretapping allegations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: ‘No evidence’ of Trump Tower wiretapping

Susan Crabtree · March 9, 2017 4:18 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, pointedly needled his Democratic counterpart Chuck Schumer for voting against his wife, Elaine Chao, for transportation secretary this year. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell jabbed Schumer over ‘no’ vote on Chao

Susan Crabtree · March 9, 2017 3:16 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell R-Ky., is stressing that Republican lawmakers opposed to the House GOP Obamacare replacement will have "plenty of opportunity" to change it. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

McConnell: ‘Plenty’ of opportunities to change Obamacare replacement

Susan Crabtree · March 9, 2017 2:33 pm

"It is principally a social dinner, but I am sure the conversation will turn to the repeal of Obamacare." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Cruz plans to discuss with Trump fixing Obamacare replacement

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2017 10:30 pm

The Senate also plans to use the CRA to overturn a broader Department of Education rule, known as the "accountability regulation." (iStock photo)

Senate votes to overturn Obama education reg

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2017 8:39 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., arrives at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, to criticize the Republican healthcare plan designed to replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: GOP is trying to ‘discredit’ CBO in healthcare push

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2017 5:08 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Republicans are committed to continuing to overturn "unsustainable" regulations for students and educators. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

McConnell: GOP, Trump undoing Obama education regs

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2017 4:25 pm

The president is said to be considering several agency insiders for the job. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump plans to ‘drain the swamp’ may not include Secret Service pick

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2017 5:01 am

Huntsman said he was in Washington "just to see a friend." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

National Security

Senate visit by Jon Huntsman stokes Cabinet speculation

Susan Crabtree · March 7, 2017 11:16 pm

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain said the committee has made cybersecurity and Russian meddling in the election a top priority. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

McCain: More steps needed to stop CIA hacking

Susan Crabtree · March 7, 2017 9:11 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to fight the GOP replacement to Obamacare "tooth and nail," arguing that the bill is "reckless." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: Democrats will fight ‘Trumpcare’ health plan tooth and nail

Susan Crabtree · March 7, 2017 8:26 pm

"We've come a long way - we have a lot further to go, but we are making significant progress." (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

McConnell touts Trump’s support for new Obamacare bill

Susan Crabtree · March 7, 2017 4:06 pm