Daniel Chaitin

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"This is an appropriate time to take a knee, not while the national anthem is being played," Brady, R-Texas, said on social media. "You stand, place your right hand over your heart and thank God you live in the USA. #NationalAnthemDay." (Photo courtesy of Rep. Kevin Brady via Twitter)

Texas Rep. Kevin Brady marks National Anthem Day by showing the ‘appropriate’ time to take a knee

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 9:36 pm

In a series of Saturday tweets, the Secret Service said they responded to reports of a man who shot himself near the White House and that no other injuries were reported in connection to the incident. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Secret Service: Man who shot himself in the head outside White House is dead

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 5:33 pm

"I was happy to see Attorney General Jeff Sessions appoint Mr. [Michael] Horowitz, because we welcome more people investigating these serious issues that we're working on," Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., said in an interview Saturday about investigating alleged FISA abuses. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Devin Nunes breaks with Trump, welcomes DOJ inspector general investigation into FISA abuse allegations

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 5:28 pm

"If the only thing that comes out of this tragedy is we outlaw bump stocks and we raise the age at which people are allowed to buy an AR-15, that will be a failure," Eric Holder, who served as attorney general under former President Barack Obama, said on Friday. (Screenshot / YouTube)

Eric Holder, Florida shooting survivor David Hogg discuss gun control strategy

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 4:37 pm

On Wednesday, President Trump reportedly tried to convince House Speaker Paul Ryan to stop funding an infrastructure project that would connect lower Manhattan and New Jersey through a rail tunnel underneath the Hudson River. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump pressed Paul Ryan to reject funding for rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey: Reports

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 3:33 pm

President Trump took a trip from Mar-a-Lago to the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday morning. According to one count, this means Trump has spent 100 days at one of his golf courses since taking office. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

CNN counts: Trump has spent 100 days at one of his golf properties

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 2:17 pm

Del. Nick Freitas, a Republican from Culpeper, is running in Virginia's U.S. Senate election to unseat Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate in the 2016 presidential election. (screenshot)

Tim Kaine challenger roils Virginia House with speech connecting ‘abortion industry’ to mass shootings

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 4:25 am

School personnel have protested outside of the West Virginia capitol for more than a week demanding better pay. (Craig Hudson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP)

West Virginia teachers’ strike not over yet, despite promise to raise pay

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 3:17 am

In this photo from Friday, Colorado state Rep. Steve Lebsock listens during a debate about whether to expel the lawmaker over sexual misconduct allegations from his peers. Lebsock changed his party affiliation at the last minute from Democratic to Republican, meaning that his replacement will be a Republican as well. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Embattled Colorado state lawmaker flips to Republican Party right before expulsion vote

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 1:46 am

Friday turned into a blustery day in the nation's Capital thanks to a northeaster along the East Coast. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Wind storm wallops US Capitol, White House, the media, and places all across the DC area

Daniel Chaitin · March 3, 2018 12:13 am

President Trump met with officials from the National Rifle Association Thursday night. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

NRA after ‘great’ meeting: Trump supports ‘strong’ due process, doesn’t want gun control

Daniel Chaitin · March 2, 2018 3:43 am

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., told Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the apparent use of the controversial "Trump dossier" to make the case for spying on former Trump campaign associates suggests a "clear violation" of FBI protocols. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Devin Nunes warns Jeff Sessions that FBI may have violated criminal statutes with FISA applications

Daniel Chaitin · March 2, 2018 3:12 am