Author: Elise Viebeck
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Trump’s embrace of earmarks spurs push for congressional revival
WASHINGTON – There is a 14-mile gap in Interstate 49 outside Fort Smith, Arkansas, and local Republican congressman Steve Womack would very much like to secure the estimated $300 million in federal taxpayer dollars needed to fill it. A decade ago, it would have been fairly easy: Womack sits on the House Appropriations Committee, where…
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NRA says it backs regulations on bump stocks; top House Republicans open to legislation
The National Rifle Association has joined an effort to restrict a device that was used to accelerate gunfire in the Las Vegas massacre, after the White House and top Republicans signaled a willingness to debate the issue in response the tragedy. “In Las Vegas, reports indicate that certain devices were used to modify the firearms…
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Trump deals with Democrats on Harvey, debt ceiling
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, a man of few allegiances who seized control of the Republican Party in a hostile takeover, suddenly aligned himself with Democrats on Wednesday on a series of key fiscal issues, and even gave a lift to North Dakota’s embattled Democratic U.S. senator. Trump confounded his party’s leaders when he cut…
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Furor over Comey firing grows with news that he sought resources for Russia investigation before his dismissal
The furor over President Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI Director James B. Comey grew Wednesday with the revelation that Comey had sought more resources for an investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and the Russian government shortly before he was dismissed. Republicans and Democrats alike expressed dismay Wednesday over Comey’s firing the day…
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Trump’s First 100 Days: What has President Trump done so far?
Where things stand heading into Day 100 of the Trump administration: President Trump vowed as a candidate to be unpredictable. In the past 100 days, he has done nothing if not keep that promise. Trump won voters’ favor with his strident positions and long list of campaign promises. He promised to shake up government, to…