Politics Jun 28 Independent voters sour on Trump’s handling of the economy A growing number of independent voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a new PBS Newshour/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Jun 22 Senate Republicans still lack consensus on health care bill Several Senate Republicans expressed concerns over the health care bill unveiled Thursday, suggesting the caucus still remains short of the votes it needs to pass the legislation.
Politics Jun 21 5 important takeaways from Georgia’s record-breaking special election Republican Karen Handel won Georgia's special election, dealing Jon Ossoff and Democrats a major blow. Here are some takeaways from the most expensive House race ever.
Politics Jun 16 What is collusion, and how do you prove it? Unlike obstruction of justice, which is clearly defined under criminal law, there is no specific statute for collusion. Acts of collusion span the legal gamut, and include campaign finance violations, conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. Investigators in the Trump-Russia probe will…
Politics Jun 14 House Speaker Ryan calls for unity, but shooting reveals stark political divide The surface-level bipartisanship after the Virginia shooting Wednesday belied political tensions over the attack, which injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol Hill police officers, a congressional aide and a lobbyist.
Politics Jun 14 WATCH: Paul Ryan and Nancy Pelosi address congressional baseball shooting House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi are expected to deliver statements about today's shooting at a congressional baseball practice.
Politics Jun 08 Important takeaways from Comey’s Senate hearing Former FBI director James Comey did not drop any major bombshells in his much-anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. But the confrontation did reveal new information about the FBI investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election,…
Politics Jun 06 What to watch for in Comey’s Senate testimony Former FBI director James Comey is scheduled to testify publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Here's what we're watching.
Politics May 30 The complete Watergate timeline (it took longer than you realize) Critics have been quick to compare the controversy surrounding the White House and Russia to the Watergate scandal that forced President Richard Nixon to resign. But the Watergate drama took longer to unfold -- more than two years -- than…
Politics May 26 During Watergate, it was country first, party second. What about now? The Comey firing and Russia investigations form a case study of the massive shifts in U.S. politics and media since the early 1970s.