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Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Blood Infection
Monday, April 23, 2018
The 93-year-old former president was admitted to a Houston hospital for treatment just one day after the funeral of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush.
Colorado Supreme Court Boots GOP Congressman Off 2018 Ballot
Monday, April 23, 2018
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Rep. Doug Lamborn's signatures were gathered by someone who wasn't a state resident and were therefore invalid. He may still appeal to a federal court.
Most Still Favor Stricter Gun Laws, But It's Fading As A 2018 Voting Issue
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The number of voters in an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll who say a candidate's position on gun policy will be a major factor in deciding whom to vote for has dropped 13 points since February.
Pushing Impeachment Would Backfire On Democrats, NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll Finds
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
With the president's low approval ratings, Democrats have an advantage heading into the midterms. But Republicans could use the threat of impeachment to motivate their voters to get to the polls.
Moderate GOP Rep. Charlie Dent To Resign
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
The centrist Pennsylvania Republican was already part of a record number of GOP lawmakers who weren't running for re-election in November, but on Tuesday Dent announced he would step down soon.
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Republicans Sour On Mueller, FBI
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
The former FBI director's favorability ratings dropped a net of 11 percentage points overall since last month, as Trump and conservatives ratcheted up attacks on the ongoing investigation.
5 Insights From Comey's Memoir: Ex-FBI Chief Blasts Trump As Moblike
Thursday, April 12, 2018
In A Higher Loyalty, James Comey says the president "is unethical, and untethered to truth and institutional values. ... His leadership is transactional, ego driven and about personal loyalty."
'No Regrets': House Speaker Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-Election
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Amid an uneasy tenure that saw the failure of an Obamacare repeal and the passing of tax cuts — as well as an uneven relationship with President Trump — Ryan is calling it quits.
Trump Blasts 'Total Witch Hunt' After FBI Raids His Longtime Attorney's Office
Monday, April 09, 2018
The president unloaded on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions hours after the FBI executed search warrants against Michael Cohen.
Republican Florida Governor Jumps Into Senate Race, Shaking Up 2018 Map
Monday, April 09, 2018
The GOP governor will challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott is a multimillionaire who will spend heavily to win, putting Democrats on defense amid a tough 2018 Senate map.
Under Fire For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold Resigns
Friday, April 06, 2018
The Republican had used $84,000 in taxpayer money to settle a claim by a former staffer. He had already announced he would not seek re-election and would pay back the money, but he apparently has not.
Dogged By Scandal, EPA's Pruitt Turns To Damage Control
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is fending off a series of ethics investigations, amid lukewarm support from the White House.
Trump To Replace VA Secretary David Shulkin
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The president intends to nominate Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Stormy Daniels Sues Trump Attorney For Defamation
Monday, March 26, 2018
The adult film actress detailed her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with President Trump during a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday. Now, she says Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen has defamed her.
Bolton Brings Hawkish Perspective To North Korea, Iran Strategy
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Bolton takes the job as two major foreign policy challenges come to a head, in North Korea and Iran. He replaces H.R. McMaster, becoming the third man to hold the position under President Trump.
'Seize This Moment': Doug Jones Tackles Gun Control In First Senate Speech
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The Alabama Democrat said recent student protests remind him of the civil rights movement. He called for tighter control of gun purchases and expressed respect for the Second Amendment.
Illinois Primary: Democratic Congressman Wins Tight Race, GOP Governor Survives
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Centrist Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski narrowly wins his primary race and avoids becoming the first incumbent to lose in 2018. Gov. Bruce Rauner ekes out win over conservative challenger.
In Texas Primary, Early Signs Of A 2018 Democratic Surge
Sunday, March 04, 2018
Along with a Democratic candidate boom in Tuesday's first primary of the 2018 midterm cycle, Texas Democrats surpassed Republicans in early voting.
Grand Jury Indicts Russians Linked To Interference In 2016 Election
Friday, February 16, 2018
Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller's office says 13 Russians and three Russian entities took part in a broad information war against the United States.
Trump Makes Bipartisan Pitch In First State Of The Union, But Also Plays To Base
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
In his roughly 90-minute speech, Trump declared "the state of our union is strong because our people are strong." And referencing the immigration debate, Trump said "Americans are dreamers too."