Nation Feb 26

The bill, introduced by Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush and named after Till, comes 120 years after Congress first considered anti-lynching legislation.

Politics Feb 13

Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California, the measure's sponsor, said there is no deadline for equality.

Politics Feb 13

Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote.

Politics Jan 21

The historic, three-week trial proceeded largely along partisan lines. Watch the whole trial here.

Politics Jan 14

Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said the Senate could vote as soon as next week on the measure, which is co-sponsored by two Republican senators and has support from at least two more Republicans.

Politics Jan 13

The Senate majority leader said that the measure, co-sponsored by two Republicans, would send the wrong message to U.S. allies after the Trump administration killed Iran's top general earlier this month.

Politics Jan 09

The Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

Politics Jan 08

Speaker Nancy Pelosi set a House vote for Thursday on limiting President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against Iran as Democratic criticism of the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general intensified.

Politics Jan 04

For now, Republicans are holding the line behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s position that they should start the trial and hear arguments from House prosecutors and Trump’s defense team before deciding what to do. But small cracks in GOP…

Politics Dec 31

"It is inappropriate, in my judgment, for senators on either side of the aisle to prejudge the evidence before they have heard what is presented to us," Collins told Maine Public Radio.