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Cherfilus-McCormick was facing numerous charges and bipartisan calls for resignation.

The Florida Republican said he’s trying to resolve an issue for a home-state shipbuilder.

Senate Republicans are expected to adopt the budget resolution later this week.

A top Democrat says he isn’t participating in conversations with Republican leaders at this time.

Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan offered a rare acknowledgment from a GOP leader Tuesday that the U.S. economy might not be in tip-top condition. McClain, the Republican Conference chair, said at a news conference that “even with bigger [tax] refunds, many families are struggling right now, and I get it.” That’s a departure from the

Senate Banking holds a hearing Tuesday on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be Federal Reserve chair.

The committee chair has started hosting frequent “roundtables,” where his members can’t force subpoena votes.