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Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has said he'd prefer the results of the ongoing Russia investigation not be released in close proximity to the 2018 midterms, to avoid impact on the election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Bob Casey doesn’t want Robert Mueller to release Russia report near 2018 midterms

Robert King · February 18, 2018 7:15 pm

President Trump has come under fire for linking Wednesday's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., to the ongoing federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Florida school shooting survivors rip Trump over Russia and FBI tweets: ‘HAVE A DAMN HEART’

Robert King · February 18, 2018 5:31 pm

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on "Meet the Press" Sunday said he's in favor of more background checks, but not outright outlawing the AR-15 gun used in the recent school shooting in Florida. (screenshot)

James Lankford: AR-15 rifle shouldn’t be harder to buy

Robert King · February 18, 2018 4:30 pm

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said on "Meet the Press" Sunday that new protections need to be installed to prevent meddling in the run-up to the 2018 midterms similar to that seen in 2016 with the Russians. (screenshot)

Bernie Sanders: Obama ‘maybe should have done more’ to warn about Russian meddling

Robert King · February 18, 2018 4:20 pm

"I would be willing right here to support an effort to grant permanent citizenship for whatever number if you make part of the deal they can't vote for 15-25 years," conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh said on Fox News Sunday. (screenshot)

Rush Limbaugh endorses giving illegal immigrants citizenship as long as they can’t vote for 15 to 25 years

Robert King · February 18, 2018 3:20 pm

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh told "Fox News Sunday" part of the solution to mass school shootings is concealed carry of weapons on campuses. (screenshot)

Rush Limbaugh defends NRA, calls out students politicizing latest shooting

Robert King · February 18, 2018 2:54 pm

The deaths of 17 people in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Wednesday has already sparked multiple protests nationwide calling out politicians for inaction on gun violence. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Survivors of latest school shooting to hold nationwide march for gun control next month

Robert King · February 18, 2018 2:30 pm

In a tweet Sunday morning, President Trump said a recent surge in GOP popularity in at least one poll was due to the popularity of GOP-led tax reform. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump touts Republican gains in midterm polling

Robert King · February 18, 2018 2:17 pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden reportedly told the room of former aides that he is keeping 2020 options open and that a run was a real possibility. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Biden tells private gathering he’s open to 2020 presidential run

Robert King · February 17, 2018 10:43 pm

There was a ban on assault weapons but it expired in 2004 and efforts to extend it have failed in recent years in Congress. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Top Republican donor threatens to withhold money from assault weapons ban opponents

Robert King · February 17, 2018 9:40 pm

Texas' AFL-CIO has recently endorsed Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas as O'Rourke tries to win against Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. It was a reversal from a commitment the union made to not endorse any candidate in the 2018 Senate election. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas AFL-CIO reverses course, endorses Ted Cruz challenger

Robert King · February 17, 2018 8:56 pm

"Funny how the Fake News Media doesn't want to say that the Russian group was formed in 2014, long before my run for President," President Trump tweeted Saturday. "Maybe they knew I was going to run even though I didn't know!" (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump snipes at ‘Fake News Media,’ downplays collusion fixation after Mueller indicts 13 Russians

Robert King · February 17, 2018 8:23 pm