Watchdog

"This new investigation is a massive diversion to distract from the lack of Republican oversight of the Trump administration and the national security threat that Russia poses," said Representatives Elijah Cummings and John Conyers, Jr. (AP)

Top House Democrats lash out at new Republican-led probes into Hillary Clinton email investigations

Todd Shepherd · October 24, 2017 6:47 pm

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, formerly a Republican congressman from Montana, has donated to groups linked to Scott Mackenzie. Mackenzie runs a Virgin Islands GOP political action committee that hosted Zinke at a fundraiser in March. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)

Energy and Environment

Ryan Zinke’s ties to ‘scam PAC’ being scrutinized by GOP

John Siciliano and Josh Siegel · October 24, 2017 4:19 pm

President Trump weighed in on the growing controversy last week by suggesting that an investigation into the uranium deal was more important than the ongoing investigations into Russia's meddling in the 2016 elections. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Republicans launch investigation into 2010 deal that gave Russia stake in US uranium supply

Todd Shepherd · October 24, 2017 4:17 pm

A man shops for marijuana at The Source dispensary in Las Vegas. If a state decriminalizes, they still would like to have funds to dedicate to more roadway safety as well as to education and prevention programs aimed at youth. However, without the revenue that comes from retail sales, these states arenât sure how to pay for those programs. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Will 2018 be the year marijuana takes over?

Todd Shepherd · October 23, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, leaves the chamber as the Republican-run Senate rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Capitol in Washington. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., have been stymied by opposition from within the Republican ranks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Chuck Grassley wants informant on Russian uranium scandal released from non-disclosure agreement

Todd Shepherd · October 19, 2017 5:13 pm

Two Fusion GPS officials didn't answer questions from committee. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Officials from firm tied to ‘Trump dossier’ take Fifth before House Intelligence Committee

Todd Shepherd · October 18, 2017 10:17 pm

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., accused Attorney General Jeff Sessions at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing Wednesday of trying to have it both ways: "You want to cut off federal funds and criticize the murder rate." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Dick Durbin clashes with Jeff Sessions over Chicago’s gun violence and sanctuary policies

Todd Shepherd · October 18, 2017 4:41 pm

Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., cited a Washington Examiner report that said a top FEMA official was accused of claims fraud while he was in the private insurance sector. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Democrat fears ex-insurance executive at FEMA is the ‘fox guarding the hen house’

Todd Shepherd · October 17, 2017 6:44 pm

Michael G. Flynn is a person of interest in the committee's probe, due in part to his work as an aide and travel buddy for his father's Flynn Intel Group, NBC reported. (Image courtesy screenshot)

National Security

Mike Flynn’s son not cooperating with Senate Intelligence probe: Report

Anna Giaritelli · October 17, 2017 1:24 pm

"The OIG also found that in connection with his personal relationships, the CDUSM allowed multiple unauthorized non-government employees whom he was dating to park their personal vehicles within and in front of government property," according to a statement. (iStock photo)

Chief deputy US Marshal traded sex in the office for prime parking spot

Anna Giaritelli · October 16, 2017 7:19 pm

"The other importance of the coordinating council actually being formed, is that there is so much activity on the federal level regarding legislation, I think this will give us, hopefully, a venue to help us inform members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that states are taking an active role and we are doing a lot to prepare ourselves for the 2018 elections and beyond," said NASS President and Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

National Security

DHS and top election officials finally meet to begin hashing out ‘critical infrastructure’ designation

Todd Shepherd · October 15, 2017 7:04 pm

The census faces increasing costs and outdated technology, as well as declining interest in participation and increasing mistrust of the federal government. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Census Bureau needs billions more to make sure 2020 Census goes smoothly

Todd Shepherd · October 12, 2017 5:18 pm