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The Weekly Trek August 4, 2017 Top Political News U.S. Hiring Maintains Strong Pace as Jobless Rate Falls to 16-Year Low. Wall Street Journal Where things stand on Capitol Hill heading into the August recess. Politico Special Counsel Mueller using grand jury in federal court in Washington as part of Russia investigation. Washington Post Sessions Vows Crackdown on…

The Weekly Trek July 28, 2017 Top Political News Senate rejects measure to partly repeal Affordable Care Act, dealing Trump and GOP leaders a major setback. Washington Post Anthony Scaramucci’s Uncensored Rant: Foul Words and Threats to Have Priebus Fired. New York Times In One Day, Trump Administration Lands 3 Punches Against Gay Rights. New York Times…

The Weekly Trek July 21, 2017 Top Political News Sean Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary. NY Times After cancer diagnosis, John McCain says he’ll be back soon. ABC News Widening Russia probe prompts shake-ups in Trump’s legal, communications staff. Washington Post Sessions won’t resign for now, but gets Trump’s message. Politico The nation’s…

The Weekly Trek July 14, 2017 Top Political News Scalise upgraded to fair condition. Politico Senate Republicans Unveil New Health Bill but Divisions Remain. NY Times FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Promises to Act Independently. Wall Street Journal Senate Fight Over Trump’s Nominees Heats Up. Wall Street Journal Energy & Natural Resources House panel approves…

The Weekly Trek July 7, 2017 Top Political News Economy adds 222K jobs in June, beating expectations. The Hill House panel might mark up budget next week. The Hill Will the GOP Health Bill Pass? Watch These Senators for Clues. Wall Street Journal Ethics director who clashed with Trump resigns. The Hill The nation’s cartoonists…

The Weekly Trek June 23, 2017 Top Political News Trump says he has no Comey tapes. Politico Senate Leaders Unveil Bill to Repeal the Affordable Care Act. NY Times Obama’s secret struggle to punish Russia for Putin’s election assault. Washington Post Nancy Pelosi Tells Democratic Critics, ‘I Think I’m Worth the Trouble’. NY Times Supreme…

The Weekly Trek June 16, 2017 Top Political News A Coming-Together on Capitol Hill. US News Senate is straining to pass Obamacare overhaul in next 14 days. Washington Post Trump Acknowledges He Is Under Investigation in Russia Inquiry. New York Times How We Became Bitter Political Enemies. New York Times The nation’s cartoonists on the…

The Weekly Trek June 9, 2017 Top Political News Five takeaways from Comey’s dramatic testimony. Politico Writers From the Right and Left React to Comey’s Testimony. NY Times Britain’s Conservatives Lose Majority. NY Times House eyes omnibus deal by August recess. E&E Trump, GOP plot path for agenda. The Hill The nation’s cartoonists on the…

The Weekly Trek June 2, 2017 Top Political News Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Climate Accord, Saying It Poses a Threat to the Economy. NY Times Unemployment Rate Falls to 16-Year Low, But Hiring Slows. Wall Street Journal Trump appeals travel ban case to Supreme Court. The Hill Comey to testify publicly next week. The…

The Weekly Trek May 26, 2017 Top Political News Trump Faces Tensions at G-7 Summit. Wall Street Journal Trump releases budget that slashes government programs. The Hill Trump budget faces Dem opposition, GOP doubts about math. Washington Post Appeals court keeps block on revised Trump travel ban; administration vows SCOTUS appeal. Politico Jared Kushner now…