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Nunes collects big money in DC but barely any from back home

WASHINGTON _ Rep. Devin Nunes' big role in the unfolding drama between Justice Department and the Trump administration has drawn national headlines _ and allowed him to collect big money from D.C. area donors.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 25, 2018

Immigration effort in limbo for California primary

WASHINGTON _ Vulnerable Republicans in California have a way to stifle Democratic criticisms over "Dreamers" before the June 5 primary _ they can tout a deal without having to cast any votes until after the polls close.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 25, 2018

Delayed seismic testing decision puts energy industry at odds with Trump administration

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration's long-awaited decision on whether to allow seismic testing for oil and gas beneath the Atlantic Ocean is causing heartburn for the energy industry, which eagerly awaits the fulfillment of President Donald Trump's push to allow offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 25, 2018

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Billionaire Koch brothers attack both sides in Texas Senate race

WASHINGTON _ Groups affiliated with the billionaire Koch brothers _better known for their history of bankrolling Republican candidates _ are taking the unusual step of knocking both of Texas's Senate hopefuls in ads launched this week.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 24, 2018

US prepares to take action against Nicaragua if Ortega regime fails to cooperate

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration is crafting a range of options, including potential sanctions, against the government of Nicaragua and President Daniel Ortega if it fails to properly address the concerns of student groups, church leaders and other civic players about increasing violence and political repression.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 24, 2018

A relaxed Brownback settles into new DC job, far from Kansas political fray

WASHINGTON _ When Sam Brownback left the Kansas governor's mansion in January, he left behind dismal approval ratings, the ire of his fellow Republicans and a hefty order for more school funding from the Kansas Supreme Court.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 24, 2018

Russian GRU officer tied to 2014 downing of passenger plane in Ukraine

WASHINGTON _ A mysterious man wanted in connection with the deadly downing of Malaysia Air Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 appears to be a high-level Russian military intelligence officer, an investigation by a team of reporting outlets has found.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 24, 2018

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Democrats join Koch group to revamp veterans programs

WASHINGTON _ Democrats for years have seen the conservative Koch Brothers as political enemies. Former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid even called them "un-American."

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 23, 2018

Democratic Party operatives craft Trump-Mueller message for 2018 elections

WASHINGTON _ How can Democrats most effectively rally support for Robert Mueller's investigation of the Trump team's ties to Russia?

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 23, 2018

Senate could vote this week on deal to address sexual harassment

WASHINGTON _ The Senate is expected to break a lengthy impasse that's blocked efforts to dramatically revamp its rules on sexual harassment.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 22, 2018

Allow 'Dreamers' to enlist in military for citizenship, House members urge

WASHINGTON _ "Dreamers" should be able to enlist in the military and become legal residents, says a strong coalition of congressional Republicans and Democrats as they make a renewed push for their initiative.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 22, 2018

Hillary Clinton acolytes adopt Bernie Sanders agenda to drag Democrats left

WASHINGTON _ The 2018 electoral map is dotted with Democratic campaigns that closely resemble Bernie Sanders' own unabashedly liberal, anti-establishment presidential candidacy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 22, 2018

Venezuela says it's expelling top US diplomats

WASHINGTON _ Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro announced that he is expelling the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and his deputy for conspiring against Venezuela. He said they must leave for the "dignity and independence" of Venezuela.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 22, 2018

Supporters of legalized hemp are counting heavily on Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON _ The future of hemp legalization is up to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Period.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 21, 2018

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McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 21, 2018

White House condemns 'sham' Venezuela vote, likens humanitarian crisis to Syria

WASHINGTON _ The White House on Monday announced it would block the Venezuelan government from selling off the nation's assets in exchange for cash in response to what it called an illegitimate and "sham" election Sunday that gave leader Nicolas Maduro another term.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 21, 2018

Shoplifters meet their match as retailers deploy facial recognition cameras

WASHINGTON _ Shoplifters beware: Closed-circuit cameras in stores might be observing more than you think. As facial recognition software gets better, the battle against retail theft is moving into high tech.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

Trump picks Robert Wilkie, acting VA secretary, to lead the agency

WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump has picked Robert Wilkie to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. If the U.S. Senate confirms him to the position, he would lead the second-largest agency in the U.S. government.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

Spouses of tech workers find help in fight against proposed work changes

WASHINGTON _ Tens of thousands of foreign nationals living legally in the United States but facing threats to their work eligibility got a boost this week when nearly 30 percent of all U.S. House members signed on to their cause.

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McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

House Republicans set terms for Trump to campaign on their turf

WASHINGTON _ Rep. Mike Coffman threw his hands in the air and stomped away. Rep. Leonard Lance smiled ruefully as he said the White House was "cross" with him. And Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick cited the uncertainties of his schedule as he stepped into an elevator.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

Trump works to cut high-skilled visas in NAFTA deal

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration is working to slash the number of visas granted to Canadian and Mexican professionals as part of ongoing NAFTA negotiations among the three countries.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

Trump won't make a big splash after Venezuela vote, but promises action later

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration does not expect to make much noise following the results of Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela, which the U.S. considers a fraudulent election that leader Nicolas Maduro is expected to win despite widespread poverty and starvation in his country.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2018

Pasteurization without representation? Kentucky lawmaker wants to boost raw milk

WASHINGTON _ Enough of this "pasteurization without representation," protested Rep. Thomas Massie.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 17, 2018

Why a mailer on Dreamers from a 'nonpartisan' Latino group is worrying Democrats

WASHINGTON _ The pitch to voters in swing congressional districts is aimed at reminding Latino voters which vulnerable Republican and Democratic congressmen are supporting Dreamers.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 17, 2018

Arrest hits cybercrime gang that has plagued US schools, clinics, Netflix

WASHINGTON _ The FBI appears to have made headway in cracking a cybercrime extortion group that has plagued health and dental clinics, schools, law firms and even Hollywood production companies since 2016.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 16, 2018

Hollywood looks to stamp out sexual harassment in some not-as-glamorous fields

WASHINGTON _ The legal arm of Time's Up, the anti-sexual harassment initiative started by a group of powerful women in Hollywood, will award grants of up to $50,000 aimed at helping women in lower-wage jobs protect themselves from sexual misconduct.

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