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The letter from Democrats said GSA had told them that Trump has to abandon the property before he takes office. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

GSA rejects Dems, says it does not ‘hold a position’ on Trump hotel

Al Weaver · December 14, 2016 7:50 pm

"The Democratic Party stands at a crossroads, and needs leadership that will expand our vision to more Americans — while also intensifying our commitment to our core values. Keith Ellison is that leader," de Blasio said. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

De Blasio endorses Ellison for DNC chair

Al Weaver · December 14, 2016 4:58 pm

The Trump International Hotel was built inside an 1899 historic building, the Old Post Office. In a letter sent by the House Democrats to Denise Roth, the administrator at GSA, they cite the lease agreement between Trump and GSA, which issued a 60-year lease on the property since it sits on federal land. (AP Photos/Beth J. Harpaz)

Democrats: GSA requires Trump to give up stake in DC hotel

Al Weaver · December 14, 2016 3:37 pm

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2012, file photo, young immigrant Erika Andiola, of Mesa, Ariz., poses for a photo at a site where people line up for guidance on the new federal program, called Deferred Action, that would help them avoid deportation in Phoenix. Andiola's mother and a brother were arrested on Jan. 10, 2013, at the family's Phoenix-area home. After coming out of the shadows and organizing on their own to advocate for immigration relief, many young immigrants known as dreamers are taking sides with political parties and working or volunteering for presidential campaigns. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Immigration deal gets new life after Trump remarks

Al Weaver · December 14, 2016 5:01 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said that he is "keeping an open mind" about the nomination of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Rand Paul keeping an ‘open mind’ on Tillerson

Al Weaver · December 13, 2016 8:40 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he will not take a position in President-elect Trump's administration and will instead stay in the U.S. Senate. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Manchin says he won’t take a position in the Trump administration

Al Weaver · December 13, 2016 4:24 pm

President-elect Donald Trump is delaying a planned news conference to discuss the future of his businesses. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Trump is delaying press conference about future of his businesses

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 11:19 pm

President-elect Trump has been certified the winner in Wisconsin after a statewide recount showed his margin of victory increase over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Associated Press said Monday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump still winner after Wisconsin recount, adds 162 votes to tally

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 9:30 pm

Senate minority leader said Monday that he expects Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to accept a job in the Trump administration if offered one. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Reid predicts Manchin might join Trump, but not Heitkamp

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 7:17 pm

Reid: Had the FBI not sent that letter, Clinton would have won

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 4:59 pm

The bill, titled the SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, "follows principles of free speech and transparency. It is all about empowering citizens to speak and ensuring transparency," Sen. Ted Cruz said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Cruz plan would make super PACs ‘irrelevant’

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 5:01 am

The win for Kennedy, who has served as the state's treasurer since 2000, comes in his third Senate campaign. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Kennedy takes Louisiana Senate race, cements GOP Senate majority

Al Weaver · December 11, 2016 3:03 am