Former KKK leader says his political adviser was ‘friendly’ with Rep. Scalise

Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke said late Monday that his longtime political adviser, Kenny Knight, was “friendly” with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) in 2002, and cited that relationship as the reason Scalise accepted an invitation that year to speak at a gathering of white supremacists. “Scalise would communicate a lot with […]

By Robert Costa 1 hour ago

Rep. Grimm expected to resign

Grimm, who pleaded guilty in federal court last week to felony tax fraud, privately told House Republican leadersthat he will resign.

By Robert Costa 6 hours ago

Five (and a half) things to remember about Rick Perry’s time as Texas governor

When Gov. Rick Perry leaves office next month, he’ll wrap up a three-decade stretch in state elective office that concluded with his being the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Perry’s 14-year tenure in the state’s highest office coincided with the ever-tightening grip of Republican rule, sweeping conservative reforms and more than a few controversies. It […]

By Reeve Hamilton and Jay Root, Texas Tribune December 28

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