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Former GOP Party Chair Downey Enters 2018 Race for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's former Republican party chairman is running for governor. Keith Downey announced his 2018 campaign for the open seat on Monday. Downey is a former state representative who recently left the state party after serving two terms as…

Trump Names Lawyer as New Acting Ethics Chief

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has named a veteran lawyer to oversee the government's ethics agency until a new permanent chief is selected. The Office of Government Ethics confirmed Friday that Trump designated the agency's general counsel, David J.…

Democratic Superintendent Evers Files for Governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic state superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor. Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a…

Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary

  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sean Spicer, President Donald Trump’s embattled spokesman during the first six months of his presidency, is resigning his position, according to two people with…

Head of US Ethics Office Announces Resignation

WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) - The head of the United States Office of Government Ethics, who clashed with President Donald Trump and his administration, said on Thursday he would resign before his…