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Trump aide: Picking a woman or minority as VP would be 'pandering'
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 10:25 PM EDT

Trump is likely to pick a white man for VP, according to Paul Manafort.
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Trump fires new political director
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 09:10 PM EDT

The Trump campaign's new political director was hired just six weeks ago.
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Trump adviser: He will 'soften' on Muslim ban
Evelyn Rupert - 05/25/16 10:25 PM EDT

Paul Manafort said Trump will moderate his ban on Muslims entering the country.
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Trump aide: 'Hillary is the one who’s got a gender gap'
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 10:52 PM EDT

A top aide in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign said on Wednesday that he’s optimistic that...
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Top Sanders aide: DNC needs a 'unifier' as chair
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 09:57 PM EDT

Sanders's campaign manager said Wasserman Schultz has worked against the Vermont senator.
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DNC chair: I'm 'focused on doing my job'
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 07:17 PM EDT

Wasserman Schultz said she's not distracted by talk that she should step down as DNC chair.
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WaPo editorial board: 'No excuse' for Clinton email practices
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 09:20 PM EDT

The Washington Post editorial board slammed Clinton's “inexcusable, willful disregard for the...
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Clinton aide defends Wasserman Schultz
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 06:03 PM EDT

“Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a very dedicated leader for our party," says Brian Fallon.
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Trump to meet with Calif. farmers
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 07:56 PM EDT

Trump will meet with agricultural leaders in Fresno Friday.
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Trump Jr. huddles with NRA officials, House Republicans
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 08:05 PM EDT

The NRA endorsed Trump last week.
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Clinton spox questions timing of email investigation report
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 06:17 PM EDT

Clinton's press secretary said there was a "sense of uncertainty" about the investigation.
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Trump aide mistakenly emails Politico reporter for Clinton dirt
Rebecca Savransky - 05/25/16 02:00 PM EDT

Trump plans to target Clinton over Whitewater.
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Auto workers union endorses Clinton
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 07:01 PM EDT

UAW president Dennis Williams praised Clinton's ability to "unify and win in November."
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Libertarian Party sees spike in registration, fundraising
Jonathan Easley - 05/25/16 06:46 PM EDT

The increases come as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have low favorability ratings.
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Reid: We're not breaking the budget deal
Jordain Carney - 05/25/16 01:06 PM EDT

Sen. Cotton called Reid "bitter, vulgar [and] incoherent."
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Trump: Scandal might force Clinton out of race
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 03:51 PM EDT

“She had a little bad news today. … The inspector general’s report, not so good."
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Poll: Clinton leads Trump in Wisconsin by double digits
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 02:08 PM EDT

Both candidates lost Wisconsin in their respective primaries.
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Trump: Romney 'walks like a penguin'
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 04:39 PM EDT

He tore into several prominent Republicans during a rally in Anaheim, Calif.
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Trump, RNC to host $25,000-a-head fundraiser Wednesday
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 05:41 PM EDT
“The RNC really wanted to do it, and I want to show good spirit,” Trump said of the fundraiser.
Healthcare

Nikki Haley approves 20-week abortion ban in SC
Sarah Ferris - 05/25/16 04:32 PM EDT

Thirteen other states have also recently enacted 20-week bans.
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GOP rep: I’ve used medical marijuana in office
Mark Hensch - 05/25/16 03:05 PM EDT

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher says he used a marijuana product to treat his arthritis.
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Susana Martinez fires back at Trump
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 02:55 PM EDT

A Trump adviser says the GOP governor should have endorsed Trump "like everybody else."
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Clinton hits Trump with Snapchat filter at Calif. rally
Rebecca Savransky - 05/25/16 03:57 PM EDT

The Clinton camp released a Snapchat filter quoting Trump in 2006.
International

Japanese leader lashes out at Obama over 'despicable' murder case
Jordan Fabian - 05/25/16 10:37 AM EDT

President Obama’s visit to Japan got off to a rocky start on Wednesday.
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Clinton pledges infrastructure plan in first 100 days
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 02:38 PM EDT

She accused Trump of only caring about his border wall proposal.
Defense

Pentagon chief fears going back to sequestration
Kristina Wong - 05/25/16 04:57 PM EDT

Ash Carter said he is worried about massive defense cuts coming back next year.
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Ryan not yet ready to endorse Trump
Cristina Marcos - 05/25/16 01:57 PM EDT

"I have not made a decision," Ryan said.
Finance

IRS head vows to finish term despite impeachment push
Naomi Jagoda - 05/25/16 02:49 PM EDT

"We've got a lot of important work to do, and I signed on for the term," John Koskinen said.
Defense

GOP senators propose sending ISIS fighters to Gitmo
Kristina Wong - 05/25/16 01:33 PM EDT

Two senators introduced legislation to send captured ISIS fighters to Guantanamo Bay.
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Warren hits back: Trump defaults to 'conspiracies and lies'
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 02:00 PM EDT

Warren said "we’re in for a truckload of trouble" if Trump becomes president.
Transportation

Lawmakers grill TSA head over airport lines: 'People are fed up'
Melanie Zanona - 05/25/16 01:20 PM EDT

The head of the TSA said the agency will be deploying additional agents and canine units.
Floor Action

Senate GOP ties Iran sanctions fight to defense bill
Jordain Carney - 05/25/16 04:09 PM EDT

The GOP is targeting Iran over its missile program, terrorism, and an incident with U.S. sailors...
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Poll: Trump has narrow lead over Clinton in NC
Lisa Hagen - 05/25/16 11:37 AM EDT

A new poll shows Trump leading Clinton by 2 points in North Carolina.
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Dem: GOP rep unfairly ripping opponent’s military service
Lisa Hagen - 05/25/16 02:21 PM EDT

Seth Moulton says Rep. Tom Reed’s comments about John Plumb were “unconscionable.”
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Clinton jokes shirtless supporters are 'a little distracting'
Ben Kamisar - 05/25/16 02:14 PM EDT

“It is a little distracting standing up here looking at ‘em," she joked.
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Bill Clinton gets into lengthy exchange with Sanders supporter
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 04:01 PM EDT

Clinton defended his economic record in the 30-minute back-and-forth.
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Tea Party group ‘endorses’ Wasserman Schultz
Mark Hensch - 05/25/16 01:46 PM EDT

The Tea Party Express offered satirical support for the Democratic National Committee chairwoman...
Finance

GOP senator unveils regulatory budget bill
Lydia Wheeler - 05/25/16 02:52 PM EDT

The bill would force the president to draft a separate budget request for regulations.
National Security

Hacker ‘Guccifer’ pleads guilty
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 11:57 AM EDT

He claimed to have broken into Hillary Clinton's personal server.
Defense

Veterans group blasts VA secretary, despite words of regret
Kristina Wong - 05/25/16 12:35 PM EDT

"McDonald’s comparison demonstrates a supreme lack of sensitivity and concern," the group said....
Technology

Chinese company fined $34 million for selling signal jammers
David McCabe - 05/25/16 05:07 PM EDT

The FCC finalized a penalty first proposed in 2014.
Transportation

Virginia gov threatens to withhold DC Metro funding
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 11:32 AM EDT

Terry McAuliffe wants the agency to meet certain safety standards to get the full funding.

Clinton’s email troubles deepen
Julian Hattem - 05/25/16 08:15 PM EDT

Her use of a private email server has haunted Clinton through her campaign.
House passes resurrected LGBT measure
Cristina Marcos - 05/25/16 10:58 PM EDT

It failed by one vote last week.
Ryan seeks to put stamp on GOP in Trump era
Cristina Marcos - 05/25/16 08:52 PM EDT

Ryan is holding his endorsement of Trump and hoping to shape the party policy.
Clinton campaign: Email setup ‘not unique’
Julian Hattem - 05/25/16 12:38 PM EDT

Clinton's camp is pushing back on new criticism.
Eleven states sue Obama over transgender bathroom directive
Jessie Hellmann - 05/25/16 02:28 PM EDT

Texas is the lead plaintiff in the case.
Watchdog: Clinton, top aides did not comply on records policy
Julian Hattem - 05/25/16 10:23 AM EDT

Clinton's private email server circumvented department policy, the report found.
Pelosi, Dems rush to defense of Wasserman Schultz
Mike Lillis - 05/25/16 02:08 PM EDT

"Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz has the respect of her colleagues," Nancy Pelosi said.
Minority lawmakers bash Trump over housing crisis
Mike Lillis - 05/25/16 05:26 PM EDT

"This just shows, very clearly, how Donald Trump is the wrong choice for Latinos."
Ryan: Watchdog report proves Clinton ‘cannot be trusted’
Julian Hattem - 05/25/16 05:27 PM EDT

Clinton "deliberately" ignored federal rules, the Speaker says.
Dems discuss dropping Wasserman Schultz
Alexander Bolton - 05/24/16 08:30 PM EDT

EXCLUSIVE | Democrats worry she has become too divisive a figure to unify the party.
Obama administration strikes deal on TPP data storage
Vicki Needham - 05/25/16 06:36 PM EDT

The financial services industry has been concerned about data localization in the trade deal....
House panel approves Puerto Rico debt relief
Sylvan Lane - 05/25/16 01:30 PM EDT

The bill was approved in a 29-10 vote, sending it to the House floor.
House votes to overturn DC budget autonomy
Cristina Marcos - 05/25/16 06:14 PM EDT

The bill would overturn a D.C. voter referendum.
Senators to House: FAA reauthorization would enhance airport security
Melanie Zanona - 05/25/16 04:43 PM EDT

Long airport lines and concerns about security may pressure the House to act.
Top Dem: CIA officials thought spying on Senate ‘was flat out wrong’
Julian Hattem - 05/25/16 06:17 PM EDT

The CIA director "was just unwilling to publicly acknowledge wrongdoing," Ron Wyden claimed.
Ryan decries 'bitterness' in politics
Jesse Byrnes - 05/25/16 09:41 AM EDT

The Speaker says in a new video that Republicans are also responsible for the "bitterness."
RNC official: We won’t go full Trump on party platform
Jonathan Swan - 05/25/16 06:00 AM EDT

A top RNC official says Trump will not dictate the party’s platform.
Green Party could be election spoiler
Niall Stanage - 05/25/16 06:00 AM EDT

The Green Party suddenly has a chance to make an impact in the presidential election.
House GOP changes rules to thwart Dems
Cristina Marcos - 05/24/16 02:16 PM EDT

Democrats have repeatedly embarrassed leadership with surprise amendments.
Trump courts energy industry
Devin Henry and Timothy Cama - 05/25/16 06:00 AM EDT

Donald Trump is seeking to make inroads with the fossil fuel industry.
Bill would require nominees to release tax returns
Naomi Jagoda - 05/25/16 10:24 AM EDT

Likely GOP nominee Donald Trump has not yet released his returns.
GOP senator: Reid's 'ramblings' are 'bitter, vulgar, incoherent'
Harper Neidig - 05/25/16 02:59 PM EDT

Tom Cotton also referred to Reid's leadership as "cancerous."
IRS doubted legality of ObamaCare payments, former official says
Peter Sullivan - 05/25/16 10:31 AM EDT

David Fisher said most IRS officials were reassured after a meeting at the White House.
Senate votes to block USDA catfish inspections
Tim Devaney - 05/25/16 12:53 PM EDT

John McCain said the USDA is duplicating FDA efforts and costing taxpayers millions.
Mellman: Parsing the polls
Mark Mellman - 05/24/16 06:43 PM EDT

OPINION | The presidential race has tightened today, but what does that mean for November?
Clinton rules out Sanders while playing 'who'd you rather' to chose running mate
Rebecca Savransky - 05/25/16 08:22 AM EDT

Clinton quickly eliminated Sanders from the running.
50 Most Beautiful nominations close Friday
Judy Kurtz - 05/24/16 05:42 PM EDT

The Hill has gotten more than 600 submissions for the 2016 list.
Woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape 'not unhappy' to be in new Trump ad
Paulina Firozi - 05/25/16 01:31 PM EDT

Juanita Broaddrick said she was "surprised" to be in the new Trump ad.
RNC’s Katie Walsh: A behind-the-scenes leader
Jonathan Easley - 05/25/16 06:00 AM EDT

Reince Priebus’s right-hand man is a young woman working her first cycle as chief of staff.

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Wasserman Schultz fights to keep... Debbie Wasserman Schultz is fighting to stay on as head of the Democratic...
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Green Party could be election... The Green Party suddenly has a chance to make an impact in the...
Ryan secures big win with... The bipartisan deal represents Paul Ryan’s first big victory as Speaker.
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Clinton allies blame Bernie for... Clinton allies worried about polls that suggest a tightening general...
Bill Clinton gets into lengthy... Clinton defended his economic record in the 30-minute back-and-forth.
House GOP changes rules to thwart... Democrats have repeatedly embarrassed leadership with surprise amendments.
Trump aide mistakenly emails... Trump plans to target Clinton over Whitewater.
RNC official: We won’t go full... A top RNC official says Trump will not dictate the party’s platform.
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There are lots of ways for Clinton... Too many Clinton supporters are resting easy in the thought that the...
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Navy SEAL congressman endorses... Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) endorsed the business mogul on Wednesday.
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Senate votes to block USDA catfish... John McCain said the USDA is duplicating FDA efforts and costing taxpayers...
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