Politics Jul 10 A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law A sweeping new housing bill is set to become law, even without the president's signature. The measure passed Congress with bipartisan support, but President Trump refused to sign it in protest of the GOP Senate’s failure to approve his election…
Politics Jul 10 What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.
Politics Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.
Politics Jul 01 Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Jun 30 New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress after mysterious absence The mystery behind a New Jersey congressman’s months-long absence is solved. GOP Rep. Tom Kean spoke on the floor, saying he owed his constituents, colleagues and the American people an explanation. But he did not answer questions from the press,…
Politics Jun 11 Surveillance program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension President Trump announced his plans to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. The choice comes as lawmakers refused to extend a key surveillance tool over stalled privacy concerns and questions about the qualifications of the interim intelligence chief.
Politics Jun 10 Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November Voters in four states went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their parties' candidates. The biggest event was in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner had made scandalous headlines in the past weeks. But in South Carolina, Nevada,…
Politics Jun 08 Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections.
Politics Jun 04 Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amendment votes expected to run…
Politics Jun 03 Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation’s most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail…