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Democrats who read the report raised concerns that were similar to Corker's and expressed bewilderment that this was even a possibility. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Corker, Democrats ‘troubled’ by claim Trump shared classified info with Russians

Al Weaver · May 15, 2017 11:47 pm

The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination on Monday evening by a 52-42 vote, including "yes" votes from six Democrats. (iStock)

Senate set to vote on deputy transportation secretary nominee Tuesday

Al Weaver · May 15, 2017 10:56 pm

"It's clear Mo Brooks is more interested in advancing his own career than he is with delivering for Alabama," the statement added. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican PAC bashes Mo Brooks after Senate announcement

Al Weaver · May 15, 2017 3:49 pm

Catherine Frazier is the senior communications adviser for Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Catherine Frazier: From the campaign with Ted Cruz to Capitol Hill

Al Weaver · May 15, 2017 4:01 am

Ryan said he wouldn't set any "artificial deadline" when he was asked about the House's progress on tax reform. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Paul Ryan: Senate should have healthcare done by mid-July

Al Weaver · May 12, 2017 8:18 pm

Sen. Dick Durbin called for Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to resign unless he appoints a special prosecutor to investigate ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Durbin calls for Rod Rosenstein to appoint Russia special prosecutor or resign

Al Weaver · May 12, 2017 6:21 pm

Republican and Democratic senators so far have an open mind about the possibility of appointing Judge Merrick Garland to lead the FBI after President Trump fired James Comey. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

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Senators open to idea of FBI Director Merrick Garland

Al Weaver · May 11, 2017 7:58 pm

National Security

Schumer vows Russia investigation ‘will not die’

Al Weaver · May 11, 2017 3:19 pm

Senator Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, D-NY, leaves a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Chuck Schumer: Don’t let Rosenstein pick Russia special prosecutor

Al Weaver · May 10, 2017 7:50 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continued Democratic calls for a special prosecutor to takeover and lead the investigation into Russian involvement and their potential ties to President Trump. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Schumer: ‘If there was ever a time when circumstances warranted a special prosecutor, it is right now’

Al Weaver · May 10, 2017 2:55 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took aim at Schumer and his Democratic colleagues for "complaining" about James Comey's removal for "many of the very reasons" they had been complaining about over the past six months. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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McConnell paints Schumer, Democrats as hypocritical after Comey firing

Al Weaver · May 10, 2017 2:49 pm

Congressman Dave Brat, R-Va., answers a question during a town hall meeting with the congressman in Blackstone, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Dave Brat faces voter anger at town hall over healthcare vote

Al Weaver · May 10, 2017 2:48 am