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U.S. intelligence agencies charge that operatives with ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin's (above) administration hacked private Clinton and Democratic National Committee emails during the presidential election and released them via WikiLeaks.

Why FBI And CIA Could Differ About Motive For Russian Election Hacks

4:42pm December 12, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Current and former national security officials say the apparent disagreement about the intent of Russian hacks before the U.S. presidential election is unusual in a matter of such national import.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky heads to his office from the Senate floor last month.

McConnell, Differing With Trump, Says He Has 'Highest Confidence' In Intel Agencies

4:37pm December 12, 2016

The Senate GOP leader said he agrees that Russian involvement in the U.S. election needs to be investigated, said "the Russians are not our friends" and expressed confidence in the CIA.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was part of a group of coal state Democrats who wanted a longer extension of health benefits for coal miners in the stopgap spending bill.

No Government Shutdown: Senate Passes Funding Bill After Democrats Back Down

11:43pm December 09, 2016

by Susan Davis

The bill, passed less than an hour before the deadline, will keep the federal government running until late April. Coal-state Democrats had been protesting provisions that affected miners.

Retired coal miners could face the loss of health benefits if Congress doesn't implement a fix by Friday.

Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

6:14pm December 08, 2016

by Kara Lofton

A fund guaranteeing health coverage and pensions to retired mine workers is about to run dry. Congress has been reluctant to pick up the tab. Democrats from coal country say it's time to act.

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Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., Sen. Chris Murphy D-Conn., Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., and Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., called for Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act on Monday.

Mental Health Care Gets A Boost From 21st Century Cures Act

6:12pm December 07, 2016

by Liz Szabo

Early intervention for treating psychosis and grants to train more psychologists and psychiatrists are just some of the ways the legislation would change mental health services.

Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., won re-election as House minority leader on Wednesday with support from just over two-thirds of her caucus.

Politics & Government

Pelosi Overcomes Challenge To Win Re-Election As House Democratic Leader

1:30pm November 30, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The California Democrat got 134 votes to Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan's 63, but it was the most serious challenge to her leadership she has faced since taking over the top slot in the House in 2003.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., speaks to the media during a briefing on Capitol Hill in September.

Paul Ryan's Plan to Change Medicare Looks A Lot Like Obamacare

1:01pm November 26, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An overhaul of Medicare must be part of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. His plan would ask insurers to sell Medicare policies on exchanges.

Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo prepares to speak at a Miami-Dade County school board meeting. Curbelo began his political career on the school board.

After Criticizing Trump, Miami GOP Congressman Prepares To Work With Him

6:29pm November 25, 2016

by Greg Allen

Rep. Carlos Curbelo won re-election in an area that went overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton. Now he faces challenges in backing his constituents' interests while working with a Trump administration.

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The Federal Register office in Washington, D.C. Undoing regulations is neither quick nor simple.

Vowing To Roll Back Regulations, Trump Faces Uphill Task

11:10am November 25, 2016

by Brian Naylor

One reason there are so many regulations is that there are many obstacles to removing them.

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Vice president-elect Mike Pence waves as he leaves a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

GOP Looks To Pence As Trump's Point Man On Capitol Hill

5:00am November 23, 2016

by Susan Davis

Vice President-elect Mike Pence has close ties on Capitol Hill, where he served in the U.S. House for 12 years.