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Trump presidency leads pack of Top 10 Washington stories of 2017

WASHINGTON — A shift in the political landscape in 2017 begins with the dizzying domination of the news cycle by President Donald Trump’s Twitter account, the reckoning of sexual harassment allegations, tragic mass shootings and the stumbling governance of Republicans in Congress.

Kihuen welcomes Democratic leader’s call for ethics investigation

A House Democratic leader said Tuesday a House Ethics Committee could investigate sexual harassment allegations against Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen, who said he welcomed the opportunity to clear his name.

Embattled Franken resigns Senate seat, adding pressure on Kihuen

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken resigned Thursday after Democratic colleagues called on him to step down over growing allegations of sexual harassment, shifting the spotlight to other politicians like Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada who face similar accusations.