Politics Nov 23 These 4 issues offer the best chance for compromise in the new Congress Lawmakers must consider how they want to govern in a Capitol where nothing can pass unless the Republican-led Senate and soon-to-be Democratic-led House agree.
Politics Nov 05 A quick guide to Election Day Election Day will be a referendum on President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. The election is also a big test for Democrats. Here is a guide of key issues and races to watch in the final hours of the…
Politics Oct 29 Will ‘red tide’ algae in Florida turn some Republican voters ‘blue’? From rising sea-levels to toxic algae, Florida voters have a host of water problems on their minds this election season. Governor and Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott saw his poll numbers slide as ‘red tide’ algae bloomed. Scott’s critics blame…
Politics Oct 04 What senators are saying about the FBI’s Kavanaugh report Senators, preparing for a vote, react after reviewing the FBI's supplemental background investigation on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Politics Sep 28 4 possible outcomes for Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation This is what Republican leaders hope to do, several senators confirmed to the PBS NewsHour.
Politics Sep 24 Everything we know about the allegations against Kavanaugh Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has become ensnared by a he-said-they-said debate over sexual misconduct allegations. Here’s what we know.
Politics Sep 19 GOP faces identity crisis as some candidates stoke racial divide This year, a handful of GOP congressional candidates have openly expressed or supported racist views, opening up a divide in the party over how to address the issue and who Republicans want to be. Lisa Desjardins takes us inside a…
Politics Sep 19 Controversial GOP candidate questions whether white nationalist movement exists Virginia Republican Senate candidate Corey Stewart expresses views on race that are rarely said publicly by congressional candidates.
Nation Sep 18 How the sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh unfolded, in one timeline Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations have raised many questions -- including about how and when they were made public.
Politics Sep 12 How Brett Kavanaugh and the abortion debate are driving a key Senate race In Missouri, two opposing campaigns share a focus: how a potential Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh could impact the landmark legal decision Roe v. Wade. Republican candidate for Senate Josh Hawley has made it a central part of his bid against…