Politics Nov 21 Democrat who opposed Pelosi now says he’ll back her for House speaker Rep. Brian Higgins of western New York announced Wednesday he will now support Pelosi after earlier signing on to a letter opposing her bid.
Politics Nov 20 Rep. Marcia Fudge drops out of running for speaker, backs Pelosi The top potential rival to Nancy Pelosi for House speaker dropped out of the running Tuesday, delivering a blow to efforts to topple the California Democrat.
Politics Nov 17 Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi’s speaker bid President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy.
World Oct 13 Officials broach idea of charging for National Mall protests The National Park Service is exploring whether to require protest organizers to pay for law enforcement and other support services for their demonstrations at the nation's capital.
Politics Sep 24 ‘I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone,’ Kavanaugh tells Fox News Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh told Fox News in an interview broadcast Monday night that he has "always treated women with dignity and respect."…
Politics Sep 20 Tariffs could sow trouble for GOP candidates in farm districts Tariffs on agriculture products have grown into an election-year threat to Republicans in rural districts that are heavily reliant on exports for their economy.
Politics Sep 03 Congress must consider Kavanaugh nomination, pay the bills Other items on the agenda when Congress returns Tuesday: passing a farm bill, renewing federal aviation programs, and grilling social media executives about foreign interference in their operations and whether they are biased against conservatives, as President Donald Trump has…
Politics Aug 29 Many indifferent to Brett Kavanaugh nomination, poll finds Does Brett Kavanaugh belong on the Supreme Court? It's a question that may be consuming Washington, but one that elicits a shrug from many Americans.
Politics Aug 20 Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh proposed graphic questions in Bill Clinton case, according to memo Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh suggested that attorneys preparing to question President Bill Clinton in 1998 seek graphic details about the president's sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
Politics Jul 31 Senate votes to extend flood insurance program by four months The Senate voted Tuesday to extend for four months the program that provides flood insurance for nearly 5 million homeowners and business owners.