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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that the Republican effort to overhaul Obamacare is like a zombie rising from the dead. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi: GOP healthcare bill ‘like a zombie’

Al Weaver · September 28, 2017 5:17 pm

"I prayed for very specific things, and I will tell you pretty much every one of those prayers was answered," Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Steve Scalise returns after baseball shooting: ‘Miracles really do happen’

Al Weaver · September 28, 2017 3:12 pm

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is returning to Congress to cast his first vote since he was shot during congressional baseball practice in June. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Steve Scalise to return to Congress Thursday

Al Weaver · September 28, 2017 2:08 pm

"Every incumbent senator should not take their seat and the ability to keep that seat for granted," Rep. Mark Meadows said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate Republicans: Don’t blame McConnell for Alabama loss

Al Weaver · September 28, 2017 1:03 am

Senator Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Republican tax reform plan will be cheered in "country clubs and the corporate boardrooms" throughout the U.S. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Chuck Schumer: Trump, GOP tax plan to be cheered in ‘country clubs and the corporate board rooms’

Al Weaver · September 27, 2017 4:00 pm

CBS said that "60 Minutes" has landed the first television interview with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., since he was shot at a congressional baseball team practice in June. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Steve Scalise to sit down with ’60 Minutes’ in first interview post-shooting

Al Weaver · September 27, 2017 12:49 pm

Corker was elected to the Senate in 2006, after serving as mayor of Chattanooga. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bob Corker won’t run for re-election in 2018

Al Weaver · September 26, 2017 7:55 pm

"I believe left to themselves, without anyone putting pressure on them not to do it, it can happen and happen quickly," Schumer said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Chuck Schumer: America breathing a ‘sigh of relief’ after GOP’s healthcare failure

Al Weaver · September 26, 2017 7:24 pm

"Since that time, Republicans have been all over the map in following through on the promises we made to the American people." (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Republican Study Committee vows ‘3 promises, 3 months’ to close year — including repealing Obamacare

Al Weaver · September 26, 2017 6:03 pm

"We've all seen the very serious problems facing the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of the recent hurricanes," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Mitch McConnell: Senate working with Trump on Puerto Rico aid

Al Weaver · September 26, 2017 3:11 pm

A new poll said 84 percent of respondents believe Menendez should resign. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Most think Bob Menendez should resign if convicted of corruption

Al Weaver · September 25, 2017 9:11 pm

"Republicans will still be voting on a healthcare bill with thick blindfolds on their eyes. They won't be able to see it. My guess ... [is] they don't want to see it," Schumer said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Chuck Schumer: Republicans will vote on Graham-Cassidy wearing ‘thick blindfolds’

Al Weaver · September 25, 2017 8:45 pm