News alert: CORRECTED: GOP hopes to capitalize on crowded Dem primaries

View in your browser     GOP hopes to capitalize on crowded Dem primaries Crowded primaries have become the new norm for Democrats, throwing a lifeline to Republicans hoping that brutal internal fights will help blunt Democratic energy in the midterms. But even after primaries in Texas and Illinois in March took out some top Democratic candidates, Democrats believe that the angst over crowded primaries is overblown. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

News Alert: White House drawn into legal battle over Stormy Daniels

View in your browser     GOP hopes to capitalize on crowded Dem primaries Crowded primaries have become the new norm for Democrats, throwing a lifeline to Republicans hoping that brutal internal fights will help blunt Democratic energy in the midterms. But even after primaries in Texas and Illinois in March took out some top Democratic candidates, Democrats believe that the angst over crowded primaries is overblown. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

Sunday shows - Shulkin sows confusion over his exit

View in your browser     Shulkin pushes back on White House claim he resigned BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE    Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin on Sunday pushed back against a White House claim that he resigned from his position. Read the full story here     Christie: If Trump uses ‘hyperbolic’ style with Mueller it could send him to jail BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY   Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday warned that President Trump's "hyperbolic" style could have consequences if he testifies for special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Read the full story here     Sanders: I will work against any VA nominee backing privatization BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE      Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Sunday he will work against any Veterans Affairs nominee who supports privatizing the agency. Read the full story here     GOP senator 'pleased' with Sessions appointment of prosecutor rather than special counsel BY LUIS SANCHEZ   Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday he is "pleased" with the appointment of a federal prosecutor to investigate Republicans' allegations that the FBI and DOJ abused a surveillance program against a former Trump campaign aide.  Read the full story here     Graham: Bolton thinks North Korea ‘just buying time’ to develop missiles BY LUIS SANCHEZ     Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday that incoming National Security Advisor John Bolton told him he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is buying time in ongoing negotiations with the U.S. to build nuclear missiles. Read the full story here     GOP senator: Congress will 'absolutely' have say in Pentagon funding border wall BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE      Republican Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in an interview broadcast Sunday said Congress should have a say in the Pentagon potentially funding a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, an idea President Trump has reportedly floated in recent days. Read the full story here     GOP Sen: Trump 'needs to understand' effect of firing people on Twitter By MAX GREENWOOD Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President Trump "needs to understand the effect" that firing top administration officials via Twitter has on recruiting new members of his Cabinet. Read the full story here     Stormy Daniels lawyer a 'PR machine,' Cohen's attorney says By JOSH DELK An attorney for President Trump's longtime lawyer Michael Cohen says his counterpart in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit is a "PR machine" for his client, the adult film star who is suing the president to come forward with details of their alleged affair. Read the full story here     Gowdy: Congressional investigators ‘leak like the Gossip Girls’ BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE      Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) said Sunday slammed congressional committees, including his own, as "leak[ing] like the 'Gossip Girls,'" referring to a popular teen show about an anonymous high school gossip column. Read the full story here     Graham: Trump ‘has a hard time pushing back against Putin By LUIS SANCHEZ   Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that President Trump "for some reason has a hard time pushing back against [Russian President Vladimir] directly" and needs to take a harder stance against Russia. Read the full story here     Democrat: A gun ban is not ‘feasible right now’ By LUIS SANCHEZ   Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) said on Sunday that he does not support an assault weapons ban and does not believe a gun ban can pass Congress right now. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.