Politics Dec 31 GOP leaders look for Scalise revelation to blow over WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have been supportive of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise since the revelation that he appeared before a white supremacist organization 12 years ago, suggesting they think the flare-up will fade, while some Democrats have been critical…
Politics Dec 09 ‘Obamacare’ adviser apologizes for ‘insulting’ comments Congressional Democrats charged Tuesday that Republicans are seizing on a health adviser's self-described "thoughtless" and misleading remarks to attack President Barack Obama's signature health care law.
Politics Nov 05 GOP wins control of Senate, ready to confront Obama Republicans claimed the Senate majority Tuesday for the first time in eight years, riding President Barack Obama's unpopularity to victories in every part of the country.
Politics Nov 04 McConnell wins Kentucky as GOP bids for Senate majority WASHINGTON -- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell won a hard-fought sixth term Tuesday, putting him a step closer to his lifelong dream of becoming majority leader and getting the GOP off to a good start in its goal of taking…
Politics Oct 12 As midterms near, political shake-ups in Kansas, South Dakota possible When the run toward the 2014 election began, several things were certain. All that, and more, has changed as several races have taken unexpected turns and the fate of once-hopeful candidates hangs in the balance.
Politics Sep 22 Tight races and recounts might obscure who controls the Senate after election day The main reason for uncertainty: Louisiana's election laws. Strategists in both parties say a Dec. 6 runoff is likely because Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu and top Republican challenger Bill Cassidy will struggle to exceed 50 percent on the crowded Nov.
Politics Sep 21 Who wins Senate control? Nov. 4 may not decide A handful of tight races in states with quirky election laws make for the headache-inducing possibility that Election Day will come and go without deciding which party controls the Senate.
World Sep 14 White House still seeking coalition to fight Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria The White House said Sunday it will find countries willing to send combat troops to fight Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq, but it's too early to identify them.
Politics Aug 04 Republicans struggle to nail down a platform on immigration While often a flashpoint issue among Republicans in their primaries this year, the party could get a grace period of sorts in November. Immigration appears likely to have only a modest impact on the roughly 10 Senate races that will…
Politics Aug 03 Republicans still don’t know what to do about illegal immigration Despite passing a measure to speed deportations in the House late last week, the issue of illegal immigration still vexes Republicans who have declared their party must resolve the problem before campaigns for the 2016 presidential election begin in earnest.