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Russert defend his line of questioning, pointing out that House Democratic leaders were all over 70. Pelosi defended her record working to elect fresh faces, many of them women, to Congress. According to Axios, it is already planning for its time in power. But in the Senate, McConnell, the 76-year-old Republican leader who is likely to remain in control, is not faced with similar demands. She broke with most Democratic leaders by opposing the Iraq war. “I think she will go down as one of the best speakers in the history of the Congress,” said Tim Ryan, an Ohio representative who challenged Pelosi after the 2016 election. Nonetheless, evidence suggests the Republican attacks are not working. Kelly Dittmar, an assistant professor of political science at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, said Republican attacks on Pelosi echoed the party’s playbook against Hillary Clinton. “The photos they use or the ways they talk about her … that’s where you see the gender stereotypes about how, for some people, powerful women are either threatening or annoying or whatever that may be,” Dittmar said. Bustos said there was “a fair discussion” to be had over who should lead Democrats in the House, if they won a majority.

Florida governor and Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott says he will bring results to Washington unlike his Democratic opponent Bill Nelson. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political…

Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-SC, indicated he would run for House speaker if Dems win in the midterms and Nancy Pelosi doesn't have the votes, according to new reporting. The panel discusses. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the…

John Brennan has called Donald Trump’s repeated denials that his campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election “hogwash” and accused the president of revoking his security clearance as part of a “desperate” attempt to interfere with the special counsel’s investigation. 'Unprecedented': Trump's revoking of Brennan security clearance denounced Read more Brennan, who was CIA director from 2013 to 2017 during the Obama administration, has stepped up his criticism of Trump in recent months. Trump also admitted there was a link between stripping Brennan of his security clearance and the special counsel investigation. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) “John Brennan is a stain on the Country, we deserve better than this.” Former Secret Service Agent and author of new book, “Spygate, the Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump,” Dan Bongino. There was no reference to the Russia investigation in the statement. Sanders also listed nine other national security figures whose security clearances were under review. Those listed also include former CIA director Michael Hayden, former national security adviser Susan Rice, Trump’s former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe and fired FBI agent Peter Strzok, who was removed from the Russia investigation over anti-Trump text messages. Ohr is the only current government employee on the list. Sanders insisted the White House was not only targeting Trump critics. Recently, he suggested that Trump’s behavior in his joint press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki rose to the level of an impeachable offense.

President Trump signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for Sen. John McCain after delivering remarks that failed to mention the senator. The measure boosts military pay by the largest amount in nine years and replaces aging equipment. Associated Press We want to hear from candidates with their latest news and from our audience with its thoughts. Trump comes to Utica Congressional candidate Claudia Tenney got a plug from a certain Republican leader during a fundraiser Monday: President Donald Trump himself. More: Donald Trump: 5 barbs he took at New York's top Democrats At the fundraiser, Trump talked about his issues with a number of Democrats. Tenney's campaign fundraiser was held at the Hotel Utica. Democratic opponent Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, also held a less star-studded fundraising event that day just blocks away from Tenney's event. We deserve someone who will listen to the people and advocate for them in Washington.” According to Brindisi's campaign, his event was designed to be "accessible for all, with low-cost tickets and free photos with Brindisi." The debate between the 22nd district candidates will take place from 8 to 9 p.m. at WSKG's studio in Vestal. Republican incumbent Tenney is running against Democrat Brindisi.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the press is creating a divide over her leadership of the Democratic Party; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news…

Christopher Collins, the first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump, is ending his re-election bid days after the Republican was charged with insider trading. In an about-face, Collins released a statement on Saturday morning saying he will suspend his campaign and finish the rest of his term. Collins was indicted on Wednesday on charges he passed inside information about a biotechnology company to family members so they could profit from illicit trades. He had said later that day he would remain on the ballot despite the indictment and fight the charges. Chris Collins: early Trump ally charged with insider trading Read more “I have decided that it is in the best interests of the constituents of NY-27, the Republican party and president Donald Trump’s agenda for me to suspend my campaign for re-election to Congress,” the statement said. He has denied any wrongdoing. No person is above the law, not the president or his first supporter in Congress,” she said in a statement. Under New York state election law, Collins’ name could be taken off the ballot under certain narrowly defined circumstances that include death, disqualification or being nominated for a different office such as a county clerkship. Stefan Mychajliw, the Erie county comptroller, released a statement putting his name forward for the ballot spot and said he hoped to earn the support of county Republican officials in the district. A spokesman for Nate McMurray, the Democrat in the race, said McMurray planned a news conference later Saturday.

Nancy Pelosi has led Democrats in the House of Representatives for more than 15 years, and now more and more of those Democrats say they will not support her if the party retakes the majority in November. Plus, 'Manhattan Madam'…

According to a new NBC News survey, more than 50 Democrats running for the House say they won't support Pelosi for speaker, that includes nine incumbents. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis…

If Democrats take back the House in the November midterms, there are 50 candidates and incumbents who won't be supporting Nancy Pelosi to take back the gavel. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth…