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The Colorado Republican said on the Senate floor he was not happy with the surprise decision, especially after both Attorney General Jeff Sessions and candidate Donald Trump said they would not interfere with states on this issue. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Cory Gardner vows to hold Trump’s judicial nominees until marijuana decision is reversed

Pete Kasperowicz · January 4, 2018 7:45 pm

"The security and integrity of the technology systems at the White House is a top priority for the Trump administration and therefore starting next week the use of all personal devices for both guests and staff will no longer be allowed in the West Wing," White House said in a statement. The ban was suggested by White House chief of staff John Kelly. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House bans personal cellphones from the West Wing

Pete Kasperowicz · January 4, 2018 1:05 pm

Over the last week, the press has shifted once more, and has become enamored with a few new words that it thinks might get Trump in trouble. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Media struggle to comprehend the Trump-Russia probe: Collusion? Obstruction? Conspiracy?

Pete Kasperowicz · January 3, 2018 5:01 am

"The president is willing to go to great lengths to stop all funding from Pakistan as they continue to harbor and support terrorism," Nikki Haley said. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

National Security

Nikki Haley: Trump willing to end all aid to Pakistan

Pete Kasperowicz · January 2, 2018 7:06 pm

Supporters of Pakistani religious groups rally to condemn a tweet by President Trump in Karachi, Pakistan. Trump slammed Pakistan for "lies & deceit" in a New Year's Day tweet that said Islamabad had played U.S. leaders for "fools." "No more," Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

Pakistan summons US ambassador after Trump cuts off aid

Pete Kasperowicz · January 2, 2018 11:57 am

"As I leave the Senate, I feel I have to admit that it feels like we're losing the war for truth," Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said on the Senate floor. "And maybe it's already lost." He has said he would step down on Jan. 2 in the wake of sexual assault allegations against him that he has denied. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Al Franken, who rejected sexual misconduct allegations against him, worries ‘we’re losing the war for truth’ in farewell speech

Pete Kasperowicz · December 21, 2017 5:38 pm

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during a tax bill passage event with President Trump, and Republican congressional members of the House and Senate on the South Lawn of the White House. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Huffington Post writer apologizes to black GOP senator for calling him a ‘prop’

Pete Kasperowicz · December 21, 2017 12:26 pm

"I'm taking to the Senate floor to give the first of what will be a series of final speeches, this one focused on my work to improve education on behalf of Minnesotans and all Americans," Franken said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken still ‘weeks’ away from resigning his Senate seat

Pete Kasperowicz · December 20, 2017 6:49 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference in opposition to the Republican tax bill. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

Democrats can’t stop lying about the GOP tax bill

Pete Kasperowicz · December 20, 2017 3:00 pm

The Tax Foundation said under its dynamic scoring model, the tax cuts Republicans hope to pass into law this week would increase GDP by 1.7 percent over the decade. Senate Republicans appear to be unified around the final tax reform bill, and are expected to pass it as early as Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Tax Foundation: GOP tax bill costs $448 billion in dynamic analysis

Pete Kasperowicz · December 18, 2017 12:51 pm

Demonstrators march during an immigration rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA has been a difficult negotiation for Republicans and Democrats. Democrats are insisting on legislation that reconstitutes the program that Trump is set to wind down. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

House Democrat: Shutting down government is not the ‘right way’ to fight for DACA

Pete Kasperowicz · December 14, 2017 2:07 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating is above 80 percent. His decision to run on his own could be an attempt to separate himself from the more unpopular United Russia party. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Vladimir Putin will run as an independent for fourth term as Russia’s president

Pete Kasperowicz · December 14, 2017 12:49 pm