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The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Democrats cash in on climate change with big investments in fossil fuels

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Delaware Democrat (Associated Press)

D.C. statehood hearing seeks ‘thoughtful solution’ to lack of voting rights

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

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From left, Sens. Thomas R. Carper of Delaware, Evan Bayh of Indiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas are among the members of the newly formed Moderate Dems Working Group. The group of 15 will meet to focus on legislative battles, such as the president's $3.6 trillion budget proposal.

EDITORIAL: A 51st-state fantasy

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2013 file photo, Homeland Security Secretary nominee Jeh Johnson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination. Democrats begin a drive this week to muscle a half dozen of President Barrack Obama's Republican-opposed nominees through the Senate after clamping shackles on traditional minority party rights in last month's power play against the GOP. Republicans, however, still have some tools for grinding the Senate's work to an excruciatingly slow crawl. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Senate confirms Obama pick Jeh Johnson as Homeland Security secretary

By Stephen Dinan and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Whistleblowers said Alejandro Mayorkas gave special treatment to some Democrats who were advocating for EB-5 investor visas for companies they backed. (Associated Press)

Despite questions, Senate panel backs top Homeland nominee

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Delaware Democrat (Associated Press)

Dems back bill to fix problems in investor visa program

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

Alejandro Mayorkas, President Obama's choice for deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, is facing questions about statements he's made that are seen as misleading or untrue. No vote to confirm him is set. (associated press)

Democrats proceed with Mayorkas vote despite pending investigation

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Nov. 30, 2010, file photo, Jeh Johnson speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington. President Barack Obama has chosen former Pentagon lawyer Johnson as the new secretary of the Homeland Security Department. Obama announced Johnson's nomination Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Homeland nominee Jeh Johnson faces tough questions

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

**FILE** Sen. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican (Associated Press)

Lawyer bilked Social Security while representing hundreds of clients

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Alejandro N. Mayorkas is director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. (Associated Press)

Alejandro Mayorkas: Bruising DHS confirmation expected amid claims he brokered shady visa deals

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Delaware Democrat, is disappointed with the new $77 million computer system to detect Medicare fraud before money is paid out. (Associated Press)

$77 million Medicare fraud catcher solves very little

By Kelli Kennedy and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press

Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Delaware Democrat (Associated Press)

Closing mail sorting plants put on hold

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

Thomas Carper, chairman of Amtrak's board of directors, is under fire from a California congressman, who is calling for his ouster, along with that of the passenger-rail service's general counsel. (Associated Press)

Issa urges firing of Amtrak chief, counsel

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times