Politics Feb 25 How a minimum wage increase could impact people’s livelihoods More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage increase, and Stephanie…
Nation Nov 02 Why some Americans have chosen not to vote this year In most recent American elections, about four in 10 eligible voters didn’t cast ballots. Tens of millions are poised to do the same this year. What are non-voters saying about their rationale for sitting out the election -- one that…
Politics Oct 13 How Trump and Biden are talking to critical Florida voters Florida is among the country's biggest prizes on Election Day, as well as one of the key swing states that has voted for the winning presidential candidate for more than 20 years. Its electoral importance explains why both President Trump…
Politics Oct 08 Maine Sen. Susan Collins faces challenge of her political career from Sara Gideon One of the Senate seats in play this November is that of Maine’s senior senator, Republican Susan Collins, who has long nurtured a reputation as bipartisan. But during the Trump era, her favor has fallen with some of Maine's fiercely…
Politics Oct 07 Some states are still deciding election rules. What should voters do? Election Day is less than four weeks away, and millions of Americans have already cast ballots. But rules in many states are still undecided due to pending court cases -- mostly over the distribution, verification and return of mail-in ballots.
Politics Jul 20 Georgia Democrats choose state Sen. Nikema Williams to run for John Lewis’ House seat Three days after the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the Georgia Democratic Party will decide who will replace the civil rights leader as its nominee for the 5th Congressional district that encompasses most of Atlanta.
Politics Jul 14 Sessions fights for old Senate seat in Alabama, and other races to watch Alabama, Maine and Texas will be voting Tuesday on a couple key Senate races, along with some House races, and big-ticket bond issues in Maine will be the first test at the ballot box of how voters feel about government…
Politics Jul 01 6 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries There were no presidential primaries on Tuesday, but there were several surprising House and Senate races that could offer some insight into voter priorities and enthusiasm with just four months left until Election Day. Oklahoma voted…
Politics Jun 22 In Tuesday’s primaries, Democrats compete for the party’s future The June 23 congressional primaries will be one of the bigger tests this election cycle of the divides inside the Democratic Party.
Politics Jun 10 Tuesday’s primaries offer lessons for November The races exposed some of the challenges each party will face on Election Day, when Democrats will be defending their narrow House majority and Republicans their Senate majority and the presidency.