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FILE - In this April 23, 2014 file photo, e-cigarettes appear on display at Vape store in Chicago. Several medical and public health groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration over a decision by Trump administration officials to delay the review of e-cigarettes, which they say pose a health threat to U.S. children. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

FDA, Congress should not block critical alternatives to smoking

By Daren Bakst

FILE - In this May 22, 2018, file photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams smiles before speaking to supporters during an election-night watch party in Atlanta. More women than ever before have won their primaries for governor, U.S. Senate and House this year. That’s setting a record and paving the way for battles in November that could significantly increase the number of women in elected office. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Women win primaries in record numbers, look to November

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2018, file photo, Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., leaves in a T-6 World War II airplane after speaking at a rally in Phoenix. Women with military experience _ many of them combat veterans _ are among the record number of female candidates running for office this year. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Next mission for women with military service: Run for office

By LAURIE KELLMAN and BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Then-CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 16, 2016, before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the Islamic State. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Donald Trump revokes Brennan’s security clearance, cites ‘erratic behavior’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Colorado Editorial Roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2017, file photo, state Rep. Ilhan Omar is interviewed in her office two days after the 2017 Legislature convened in St. Paul, Minn. Decisions by three Minnesota Democrats to leave the House set off a land rush for their open seats, with one race featuring Somali-American lawmaker Ilhan Omar's attempted leap to Congress. (AP Photo/Jim Monem File)

Somali-American nears new historic mark with primary win

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 8, 2018 file photo shows Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins as he leaves federal court in New York. In an about-face, Collins says he will suspend his re-election campaign after insider-trading indictment. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

GOP uncertain as Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Ethics panel warns lawmakers against product endorsements

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins, center, leaves federal court, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in New York. Rep. Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Serving on corporate board while in Congress? That could end

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

Pentagon Space Force plan at a glance

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins, center, leaves federal court, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in New York. Rep. Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Member of Congress, member of corporate board? It’s allowed

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2018 file photo, a child shines a light on hundreds of shoes at a memorial for those killed by Hurricane Maria, in front of the Puerto Rico Capitol in San Juan. Puerto Rico has conceded that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people on the island last year and not just the 64 in the official death toll. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, File)

Puerto Rico: 1,400 died from hurricane but toll still at 64

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Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins, center, leaves federal court, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in New York. Rep. Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, on Aug. 4, 2018. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Donald Trump casts himself as deciding factor in GOP election wins

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Virginia state law has prevented the city of Charlottesville from taking down the bronze statue of Robert E. Lee atop his horse Traveler, despite race-tinged clashes that left one counterprotester dead nearly one year ago. (Associated Press)

Robert E. Lee statues still standing in defiance in U.S. Capitol, Charlottesville

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this April 7, 2018 photo, Democratic congressional candidate Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights attorney, addresses a town hall in Dallas. The area has for years embodied country club Republicanism, but Allred is hoping that changing demographics and an electorate becoming better educated can help him upset longtime Republican Rep. Pete Sessions. If Democrats are going to retake the House in November, they may have to win in some unlikely places: Sessions' Dallas district, and similar Republican-held territory in Houston, Miami, Southern California and Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Will Weissert) **FILE**

It’s time to vet the Democrats looking to ride the wave

By Matt Mackowiak

In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, officiates at the swearing-in of Judge Britt Grant to take a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Supreme Court nominee takes hard line on federal regulations

By SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins, center, is surrounded by reporters as he leaves federal court, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in New York. Rep. Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Chris Collins arrested after insider trading allegation

By David Sherfinski and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

IRS Form 1040, Schedule A, Medical and Dental Expense forms shown, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. Several million households unlucky enough to face high medical bills not covered by insurance would lose a valuable deduction under the GOP tax bill. ( Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Tax Foundation report: Simpler tax code means billions of dollars saved in time

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

The U.S. population now stands at 328,231,337 which is up 6.31 percent since the last national census. (U.S. Census Bureau) ** FILE **

Liberal groups register opposition to citizenship question for 2020 Census

By James Varney - The Washington Times