Trump praises Nunes as 'a very courageous man'

Trump praises Nunes as 'a very courageous man' - Politico: President Donald Trump on Monday praised Rep. Devin Nunes — who is aggressively pushing the Justice Department for sensitive documents related to the Russia probe — as a "very courageous man."

Trump wounds but can't kill Obama's Wall Street rules

Tump wounds but can't kill Obama's Wall Street rules - Politico: President Donald Trump has made it his mission to undo as much of Barack Obama’s legacy as he can. But when it comes to dismantling his predecessor’s biggest legislative achievements, he’s 0-2 so far.

Don Blankenship Announces Third Party Bid for West Virginia Senate Seat - NYT

Don Blankenship Announces Third Party Bid for West Virginia Senate Seat - NYT: WASHINGTON — Don Blankenship, the ex-convict coal baron who lost his bid for the Republican Senate nomination in West Virginia earlier this month, said on Monday that he would run as a third-party candidate — potentially offering a huge break to Senate Democrats.

California rebukes Trump with health care push for immigrants - Politico

California rebukes Trump with health care push for immigrants - Politico: "California is poised to become the first state in the nation to offer full health coverage to undocumented adults even as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown by separating families at the border."

DCCC Takes Sides to Avoid Shutout in Crowded California Primary

DCCC Takes Sides to Avoid Shutout in Crowded California Primary-rollcall: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is taking sides in a crowded California primary in the 48th District, backing businessman Harley Rouda, in an attempt to avoid a nightmare scenario of being shut out of the November ballot.

Republicans Warming to $15 Billion Cuts Package

Republicans Warming to $15 Billion Cuts Package-rollcall: Republicans appear ready to advance the White House’s $15.4 billion rescissions request through both chambers of Congress, after the administration dropped the idea — for now — of canceling funds provided in the fiscal 2018 omnibus spending bill enacted in March.

Pelosi Confident on Possible Speakership, Won’t Speculate on Minority Scenario

Pelosi Confident on Possible Speakership, Won’t Speculate on Minority Scenario-rollcall: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence Tuesday in her ability to be elected speaker if Democrats retake the majority in November but wouldn’t say whether she’d stick around and run for minority leader if they fall short of that goal.