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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2016, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., joined by, from left, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, following a closed-door policy meeting about legislation to hit North Korea with more stringent sanctions in the wake of Pyongyang's recent satellite launch. While North Korea's economic isolation and the international financial system make it tricky to identify sanction targets and prove violations, the new U.S. legislation could hit companies in China that deal with the North, including those that buy its main exports, coal and minerals.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Judicial Crisis Network ads thank vulnerable GOP senators on SCOTUS pick

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama speaks in Emancipation Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, during an event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama ignoring Iran’s missile tests, senators claim

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire Republican, is facing a challenge from Gov. Maggie Hassan, who like Mrs. Ayotte has name recognition. Both women, however, may see their fates decided by whoever wins the state in the battle for the White House. (Associated Press)

New Hampshire Senate race to be swayed by White House battle

By Anjali Shastry - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 18, 2015 file photo, Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan speaks at a news conference where she announced she would veto the Republican planned budget if changes are not made at the Statehouse. One month into the budget stalemate, Hassan and Republican lawmakers have begun talking, but a compromise may still be far away. In the meantime, the short-term spending plan is creating headaches for state agencies. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Maggie Hassan enters Senate race against Kelly Ayotte

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

"Right now, we're playing a game of chicken, and it's a dangerous game," said Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, who pleaded for her fellow Republicans to forgo a repeat of the 16-day shutdown in 2013. (Associated Press)

Planned Parenthood funding vote sets up government shutdown showdown

By Tom Howell Jr. and Anjali Shastry - The Washington Times

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., left, and Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., participate in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 6, 2014, following a Senate vote on military sexual assaults. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) **FILE**

Claire McCaskill, Kelly Ayotte move to abolish wasteful federal agency

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., bangs the gavel to start the committee's hearing to examine global challenges and U.S. national security strategy, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

James Post, two-star Air Force general, under investigation for controversial comments

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Ash Carter, President Obama's pick to be the new defense secretary, has told senators he doesn't see any way to close down the prison at Guantanamo Bay over the next two years, putting a major dent in Mr. Obama's hopes to shut it down before he leaves office. (Associated Press)

Ash Carter unlikely to close Guantanamo prison during Obama presidency, senators told

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

In this March 1, 2002, file photo, a detainee is escorted to interrogation by U.S. military guards at Camp X-Ray at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base, Cuba. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)

GOP lawmakers try to tighten Gitmo transfer rules

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

FILE - This April 2, 2014 file photo shows Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH. speaking on Capitol Hill in Washington. Fresh voices in the U.S. Senate are speaking loudly on foreign policy, a new generation of Republicans and Democrats who reflect a war-weary nation cautious about America’s next moves. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Sen. Ayotte: Obama only acting tough with ISIS to help Democrats

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

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Ayotte calls for ‘lethal assistance’ in Ukraine

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

In this undated file image posted by the Raqqa Media Center, a Syrian opposition group, on Monday, June 30, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, fighters from Islamic State group parade in Raqqa, Syria. (AP Photo/Raqqa Media Center, File)

2016 hopefuls weigh in on Obama’s strategy against Islamic State

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

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Kelly Ayotte: Moscow behind plane crash

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

**FILE** U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown, New Hampshire Republican, speaks after getting the endorsement from former New Hampshire Govs. Steve Merrill (far left) and Craig Benson (far right) and U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (not seen) in Nashua, N.H., on May 27, 2014. Brown is trying to unseat Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. (Associated Press)

Scott Brown intends to be Kelly Ayotte’s ‘wing man’ in Washington

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte laughs after U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown comments on her endorsement Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Nashua, N.H. Ayotte endorsed Brown as the campaign tries to unseat U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.(AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Sen. Ayotte, ex-governors back Brown’s Senate bid

By HOLLY RAMER - Associated Press

**FILE** In this Oct. 29, 2010 photo, then-New Hampshire Republican Senate candidate Kelly Ayotte (left) gets help from Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., in Concord, N.H. (Associated Press)

Sen. Kelly Ayotte to endorse Scott Brown in N.H.

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Brown to be endorsed by Ayotte, former governors

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FILE - This April 2, 2014 file photo shows Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH. speaking on Capitol Hill in Washington. Fresh voices in the U.S. Senate are speaking loudly on foreign policy, a new generation of Republicans and Democrats who reflect a war-weary nation cautious about America’s next moves. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Sen. Kelly Ayotte: ‘Not too late’ on Benghazi: ‘We have to get to the bottom of this’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Ayotte, McCaskill target wasteful bonuses

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