Politics Mar 10 Women's health services face cuts in Republican bill WASHINGTON — Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans' proposed bill.
Politics Feb 01 Senate GOP united, Democrats skeptical of Trump's Supreme Court pick WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are standing united behind President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and bracing for a protracted fight with Democrats over a conservative judge similar in philosophy to the late Justice Antonin…
Politics Jan 18 Congresswoman Gabbard makes unannounced trip to Syria WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has made an unannounced trip to Syria and Lebanon, traveling to the region two months after she sat down with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss foreign policy.
Politics Jan 10 Jeff Sessions to face Sen. Cory Booker and civil rights questions at confirmation hearing Democrats are expected to use the two days of hearings to challenge Sessions' commitment to civil rights, a chief priority of the Justice Department during the Obama administration.
Nation Jan 09 Parents, save up: Cost of raising a child is more than $233K WASHINGTON — Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Better put plenty of money in your savings account.
Politics Dec 16 Obama signs bill to review civil rights-era killings Racially motivated, civil rights-era killings that are now cold cases will get fresh looks under legislation signed by President Barack Obama.
Politics Dec 10 Congress sends bill to Obama on civil rights-era killings Congress has sent legislation to President Barack Obama's desk that would continue reviews of racially motivated killings in the civil rights era that are now cold cases.
Nation Dec 07 House Republicans plan to overhaul nation's food stamps program The GOP majority on the House Agriculture Committee released a two-year review of the program on Wednesday that stops short of making specific policy recommendations, but hints at areas where Republicans could focus: strengthening work requirements and perhaps issuing new…
Politics Nov 23 Vilsack says Democrats need better message for rural America Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack has for years told anyone who will pay attention that Democrats need a better message for rural America.
Politics Nov 21 EpiPen manufacturer will be a no-show at Senate hearing WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical company Mylan is refusing to testify at a congressional hearing next week on a settlement between the company and the Justice Department over its life-saving EpiPen.