Susan Ferrechio

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., flanked by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. McConnell says there is "indisputable evidence" Russia tried to affect the 2016 presidential election. He says the Senate understands the "Russia threat" and that is the "widespread view here in the United States Senate among members of both parties."

GOP eyes Russia sanctions bill a day after Trump’s summit blunder

Susan Ferrechio · July 17, 2018 7:37 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill.

National Security

Conservatives clash with Paul Ryan over Justice Department documents

Susan Ferrechio · July 17, 2018 3:53 pm

Donald Trump and Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan: Russia meddled, but Trump’s comments aren’t treasonous

Susan Ferrechio · July 17, 2018 2:58 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., confer during a news conference on June 13, 2018.

GOP won’t force Dems to vote on bill abolishing ICE

Susan Ferrechio · July 17, 2018 1:14 am

House Republicans try a message reboot to improve midterm election prospects

Susan Ferrechio · July 17, 2018 12:01 am

President Trump listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018.

GOP leaders mostly dodge criticism of Trump after summit bombshell

Susan Ferrechio · July 16, 2018 9:42 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks about immigration laws during a press conference on Capitol Hill.

Paul Ryan scolds Trump: ‘Russia is not our ally’

Susan Ferrechio · July 16, 2018 5:48 pm

Joe Manchin and Brett Kavanaugh

Joe Manchin: West Virginia voters should ‘send thoughts’ on Brett Kavanaugh

Susan Ferrechio · July 16, 2018 3:22 pm

GOP weighs ICE vote to torture Democrats

Susan Ferrechio · July 15, 2018 4:00 am

Voters in Brooklyn, New York, cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. As worries about interference in this year's midterm vote climb, Microsoft is introducing new tools to safeguard data for candidates and campaigns.

Democrats call for more election security money in wake of indictments

Susan Ferrechio · July 13, 2018 8:31 pm

Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence participate at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. From left on bottom row, Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and from left on top row, Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., the ranking member, and Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.

National Security

House puts aside Peter Strzok fight to authorize US intelligence programs

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2018 9:27 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks during a conference on Capitol Hill.

Paul Ryan: Abolish ICE ‘the craziest position I have ever seen’

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2018 4:38 pm