Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. 2016. He was a very close ally of tom price, instrumental in price being chosen as Hhs Secretary. You know price has since left that post. Collins attorneys have released an official statement saying quote, we will answer the charges filed against Congress Collins in court. And will mount a vigorous defense to clear his good name. It is notable that even the government does not allege that congress man collins traded a single share of innate therapeutic stock. We are confident hell be completely vindicated and exonerated. The complaint also alleged that collins was at the white house attending the Congressional Picnic when he conducted some of the activity that led to the Insider Trading charges. This one is extraordinary for me. Hes nots just being investigated. Hes not just being charged. He was arrested. They knocked on his door and arrested him. A serving congressman. Wow. Joining me now nbc news
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likely because we could have responded no. he s going back to this broader point that they are keeping negotiations open, so is the special counsel. when will we have a final answer? that remains to be seen. as they say in dumb and dumber, so you re saying there s a chance. kristen welker, thanks so much. we are also keeping a close eye on a high stakes primary race and especially elections that are too close to call. but both parties celebrating in a sign of what could come in november. in the battleground state of ohio, in a race that was not supposed to be close, republican troy balderson narrowly led democrat danny connor in the especially election for the 12th congressional district seat. solidly red for more than 30 years. the numbers are so close the race could be headed for a recount. another race is the republican primary for kansas governor. trump backed cris big night f