Article snippet: The outlook for the GOP is growing more dire a day after a Democratic upset win in a Pennsylvania Congressional district that had been a Republican stronghold. Ryan told House Republicans on Wednesday they need to ‘‘get to work,’’ fund-raise and not be caught off guard heading into the midterm campaign season. The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday designed to ease bank rules that were enacted to prevent a relapse of the 2008 financial crisis. The push to redecorate Ben Carson’s office has come under congressional scrutiny in recent weeks. The Justice Department is reviewing a recommendation that it fire former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe days ahead of his scheduled retirement. Massachusetts students had planned to walk out of school as part of a national protest but changed course after Tuesday’s snow led to school closures. The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation easing bank rules that were enacted after the financial crisis to prevent a relapse. The Republican candidate, Rick Saccone, may still contest the outcome, but Conor Lamb’s 627-vote lead Wednesday afternoon appeared insurmountable. The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday designed to ease bank rules that were enacted to prevent a relapse of the 2008 financial crisis. In the months since the 2016 presidential election, numerous political candidates have been hurt by their association with President Trump. But the latest victim might be the most stunning ... Link to the full article to read more