After the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in writing the fund is dead, Cornyn said he would vote to advance Trump's Attorney General pick Todd Blanche.

President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, now has support from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis after he issued a formal order rescinding Mr. Trump's "anti-weaponization fund.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, said late Sunday he is formally rescinding the president’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, after Senate Republicans threatened to block his nomination over the controversial agreement.

Two key GOP senators said Monday they'll back Todd Blanche for attorney general after he rescinded President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.

Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations that Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.

In a phone call Monday, the Ohio congressman asked the president for his support as he faces domestic abuse allegations.

Florida makes big Urban Meyer announcement days before fall camp starts 'We apologize': Boise concert quickly canceled after uproar about performer First deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,

Representative Max Miller says he'll remain in the race for reelection despite mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations.

The Ethics Committee is recommending the U.S. House of Representatives censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for a continuous pattern of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in violation of standards ― the first time the committee has recommended censure in 16 years.

The House Ethics Committee recommended the censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations that he violated the "spirit" of sexual harassment policies.

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee said Monday it has found “substantial evidence” that GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards repeatedly made unwanted advances toward two of his female staffers and is recommending that the full House vote to punish him on the floor.

The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, concluding that there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules.

The hourlong US Senate debate featured tit-for-tat exchanges over who’s been in Washington for important votes, laughs of disbelief at assertions about the other’s records, and continued discourse on Ed Markey’s age.

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and challenger Rep. Seth Moulton are set to meet in a second primary debate in the Massachusetts Senate race on Monday night. The candidates will take the stage at 7 p.m. Monday in a live debate hosted by Boston 25 and GBH news.

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The two Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts clashed repeatedly on Monday over their personal finances, the fine print of their support for Medicare for All and how long is too long for someone to keep serving on Capitol Hill.

Latest election results in Michigan's Senate primary as Sanders-endorsed Abdul El-Sayed faces Schumer-endorsed Haley Stevens for the Democratic nomination.

Los votantes de Michigan decidirán una competitiva primaria demócrata para el Senado el martes, en una contienda que no solo tiene implicaciones para el control de la cámara el próximo año, sino que también pondrá a prueba la creciente influencia del ala progresista del partido,

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A divisive Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan on Tuesday, arguably the party’s most consequential contest so far this year, will reveal whether a progressive and socialist groundswell has spread to America’s heartland.

President Trump said Iran in falsely claiming it is not negotiating with the U.S. Trump said the Iranian regime is discussing ending its attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.

President Trump has said new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Wildfires continue to rage across Europe with devastating consequences .

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (August 3) said Iran faced "decapitation" if it did not agree to a pact to end the conflict between the two nations, saying Tehran had one "last chance" to strike a deal.

Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies.