Nicole Duran

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Trump's use of the social media application could run afoul of federal laws. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House watchdogs remind Trump to preserve documents

Nicole Duran · March 9, 2017 5:42 pm

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday approved David Friedman, President Trump's choice for ambassador to Israel in a 12-9 vote. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate panel approves Trump’s Israel ambassador nominee David Friedman

Nicole Duran · March 9, 2017 4:39 pm

Rep. Walker said that if President Trump and Republican leaders agree to two major changes, the RSC might support their plan. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Chief of major conservative bloc sees way to back Obamacare repeal bill

Nicole Duran · March 8, 2017 11:23 pm

It's bowling night at the White House, and supporters and opponents of the bill are invited. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump to jawbone lawmakers on Obamacare repeal over bowling

Nicole Duran · March 8, 2017 10:19 pm

House Judiciary Committee Republicans, led by Chairman Bob Goodlatte, are asking the FBI director to "follow all legitimate investigative leads" regarding Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the leaked CIA documents posted by WikiLeaks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Judiciary Republicans demand surveillance answers

Nicole Duran · March 8, 2017 6:38 pm

"Russia is not our friend," said Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

National Security

Democrat launches site dedicated to showing Trump’s Russian ties

Nicole Duran · March 8, 2017 5:47 pm

Sally Larson is the legislative director for Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congressional staffer profile: Sally Larson on management style, and finding decent Southern food in DC

Nicole Duran · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

"I continue to worry about conflicts of interest with federal forfeiture and the equitable sharing program," Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., told former Attorney General Loretta Lynch late last year.

Congressman Sensenbrenner wants to make it harder for police to seize property

Nicole Duran · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

A top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee warned Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, against marking up any Obamacare-related legislation without giving committee members and the public ample time to read it first. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Democrat Lloyd Doggett warns Brady against scheduling Obamacare repeal markup next week

Nicole Duran · March 4, 2017 12:05 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is "almost pathetic" for arguing that his two contacts with the Russian ambassador during the election had no relevance to President Trump's campaign. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi: Sessions’ story on Russia is ‘almost pathetic’

Nicole Duran · March 3, 2017 4:46 pm

"I don't trust his judgment," Rep. Pelosi said about President Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi on Trump: ‘I just don’t know what he thinks’

Nicole Duran · March 3, 2017 4:19 pm

Reps. Jones and Sanford joined more than 160 Democrats on Friday in calling on President Trump to release his taxes. (AP)

Two Republicans break ranks, call for Trump’s taxes

Nicole Duran · March 3, 2017 4:02 pm