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Tim Young · December 16, 2017 12:33 am

In announcing his retirement from Congress, Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, continued to deny the allegations of sexual harassment made against him in a 2014 lawsuit, but admitted to fostering an "unprofessional work environment." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

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Blake Farenthold is ‘profoundly sorry,’ but wants us to keep paying his salary

Emily Jashinsky · December 15, 2017 1:32 pm

A new report from the Death Penalty Information Center shows there were just 23 executions in 2017 -- the second lowest total since 1991. Nearly 75 percent of the executions in 2017 took place in four states: Texas (seven), Arkansas (four), Florida (three), and Alabama (three). (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Death penalty sentences at 2nd-lowest level in 25 years: Report

Kelly Cohen · December 14, 2017 5:18 pm

With no looming threat of re-election, Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, knows he can hold onto his settlement money without facing any electoral consequences. But taxpayers deserve answers as to why they're still "on the hook" for that settlement. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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It’s time for Blake Farenthold to resign, not retire

Emily Jashinsky · December 14, 2017 4:56 pm

Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior from former staffers dating back years. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Blake Farenthold to retire from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct, ‘abusive’ behavior

Melissa Quinn · December 14, 2017 3:28 pm

Don Willett testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Willett has been confirmed as U.S. Circuit Judge for the 5th Circuit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Don Willett, who faced questions about A-Rod and bacon during confirmation hearing, confirmed to federal appeals court

Melissa Quinn · December 13, 2017 10:04 pm

Afternoon Links: Criminalizing ‘Fake News’, The End of Free Speech, and the Bridge to Nowhere

Jim Swift · December 11, 2017 9:15 pm

They wanted to apply to receive the same relief grants other non-profit organizations received following Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Judge says Texas churches are rightly being denied relief money from FEMA

Nicole Russell · December 11, 2017 7:22 pm

"Alabama deserves better and the American people deserve better," Rep. Will Hurd said. (AP)

GOP Rep. Will Hurd: Roy Moore is an ‘abomination’ to the Republican Party

Kara Zupkus · December 11, 2017 5:57 pm

First Lady Melania Trump speaks about the ongoing rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. (Casey Jackson/Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)

Melania Trump: Hurricane victims still need our help

Naomi Lim · December 10, 2017 8:13 pm

The job gains fell short of the 190,000 new jobs forecasters expected. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Economy beat expectations with 228,000 new jobs, unemployment held at 4.1 percent in November

Joseph Lawler · December 8, 2017 1:31 pm

The first and second ladies on Wednesday made a pit stop at regional fast food chain Whataburger while visiting areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. (screenshot)

Melania Trump and Karen Pence treat press to Whataburger lunch during Texas visit

Katie Leach · December 7, 2017 12:40 am