By — Jessica Yarvin Jessica Yarvin Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/5-overlooked-politics-stories-worth-time-4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time Politics May 2, 2017 2:06 PM EST The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week: U.S. budget deal gives county shot at Trump security reimbursement -- 5/1. The new budget provides money for Mar-a-Lago security. -- Palm Beach Post Chuck Schumer Sees Himself As Trump's Chief Opponent — But Hey, At Least They're Talking Again -- 4/29. Trump said he can work with the Senate's top Democrat, then gave him the cold shoulder. Now, the president and the Schumer are on speaking terms again. -- BuzzFeed News A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election -- 5/1. Montana's special election this month is starting to take shape. -- NPR Arkansas Executes 4th Inmate In 8 Days -- 4/27. In a controversial move, Arkansas sped up executions before their lethal drugs expired. -- KUAR In its first 100 days in power, the GOP scrambles to learn how to govern -- 4/28. Republicans faced a learning curve in their first few months as the majority party. -- Washington Post READ MORE: 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time (April 26) A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Jessica Yarvin Jessica Yarvin
The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week: U.S. budget deal gives county shot at Trump security reimbursement -- 5/1. The new budget provides money for Mar-a-Lago security. -- Palm Beach Post Chuck Schumer Sees Himself As Trump's Chief Opponent — But Hey, At Least They're Talking Again -- 4/29. Trump said he can work with the Senate's top Democrat, then gave him the cold shoulder. Now, the president and the Schumer are on speaking terms again. -- BuzzFeed News A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election -- 5/1. Montana's special election this month is starting to take shape. -- NPR Arkansas Executes 4th Inmate In 8 Days -- 4/27. In a controversial move, Arkansas sped up executions before their lethal drugs expired. -- KUAR In its first 100 days in power, the GOP scrambles to learn how to govern -- 4/28. Republicans faced a learning curve in their first few months as the majority party. -- Washington Post READ MORE: 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time (April 26) A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now