Ricketts apologizes after trying to use Capitol Police to block questions

Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) on Friday issued an apology for trying to utilize Capitol Police to shield him from a reporter's questions on Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) health a day earlier. Ricketts, in a post online, said he “reacted poorly” and he appreciated TMZ DC’s Charlie Cotton for “taking his call” to apologize. TMZ launched...