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The Latest: Democrats endorse Murphy for governor

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FILE - In this March 4, 2015 file photo, Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event in Springfield, Ill. Heated debates over income taxes and abortion funding in the state Capitol Tuesday, May 29, 2018, belied what legislative leaders said was a collegial negotiation over the full budget which made lawmakers optimistic they could complete their work by Thursday's deadline. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Illinois Senate overwhelmingly OKs $38.5B budget; House next

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

President Donald Trump arrives for a bill signing ceremony for the "Right to Try" act in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Two-thirds of Americans say President Trump is not likely to be impeached: Poll

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Candidate for governor Ned Lamont gestures to delegates during the State Democratic Convention, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Hartford, Conn. Connecticut Democrats are gathering for a second consecutive day to finish endorsing their slate of candidates for the November elections, including governor. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

The Latest: Democrats close out convention, endorse Wooden

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 file photo, Hillary Clinton sits on stage during a book tour event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. On May 11, 2018, The Associated Press has found that stories circulating on the internet that Clinton is New Yorks new attorney general are untrue. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Reports of a ‘blue wave’ in 2018 midterms are wildly exaggerated

By Joseph Curl - The Washington Times

Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles and state Assembly speaker, right, visits Para Los Ninos Education Center, a social service and education organization dedicated to serve needy children and families in Los Angeles Monday, May 7, 2018. Drew Furedi, left, the center's President and CEO, stands beside Villaraigosa. The Democratic front-runner, Gavin Newsom, wants to face a Republican, but rival John Cox is locked in a struggle for second place with Villaraigosa, a Democrat. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

The Latest: Democrats questioned about affairs during debate

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In this March 4, 2015, file photo, Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Esty on Monday, April 2, 2018, asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate whether she did anything wrong in her handling of the firing of her former chief of staff accused of harassment, threats and violence against female staffers in her congressional office. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

GOP hopes to win House seat in Connecticut with Esty out

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Governor signs bill imposing cuts to Oklahoma agencies

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

In this June 22, 2016, file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Cristina Garcia, state legislator under investigation for sexual misconduct, wins Calif. endorsement

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters following a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Immigration plan aids Dreamers in exchange for border wall

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The Latest: Judge hears case on canceled judicial primary

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, right, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., left, arrive to speak at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, after Senators reach an agreement to advance a bill ending government shutdown. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump happy that Democrats ‘have come to their senses’ in shutdown battle

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sanders: McConnell pushed “doomed” vote to avert shutdown

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Democrats: Judge primaries the GOP canceled must be restored

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"We hope that 2018'll be a year of more bipartisan cooperation," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, center. Mr. McConnell met with President Trump and other Republican congressional leaders at Camp David on Sunday to discuss priorities, which included military spending and midterm strategies. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump had ‘transformative’ meetings with GOP leaders

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Democrats face re-election fight after tax bill vote

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (right) listened to Gov.-elect, Ralph Northam as Pam Northam looked on during a news conference in the governor's mansion in Richmond on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Democrat victories seen as momentum for midterm elections

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., second from right, is surrounded by reporters as she heads to vote on budget amendments, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Top Dems nix White House demands to alter health care deal

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

In this Oct. 7, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House in Washington for a brief stop at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., on his way to Greensboro, N.C. The Trump administration sent an immigration policy wish-list to Congress that includes overhauling the country's green-card system, hiring 10,000 more immigration officers and building a wall along the southern border. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump’s immigration demands threaten DACA deal

By JILL COLVIN and ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

President Donald Trump takes a question from a member of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, after meeting with people impacted by Hurricane Irma in Florida. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump tests loyal base with immigration flirtation with Dems

By JULIE PACE and STEVE PEOPLES - Associated Press