Nov 13 Defense Secretary Mattis plans to visit U.S.-Mexico border By Associated Press Mattis said the military's mission on the border has not changed "at this time," even though the lead migrant caravan is no longer headed toward south Texas. Continue reading
Nov 13 CNN sues Trump, demanding Jim Acosta’s return to White House By David Bauder, Associated Press The administration revoked them last week following President Trump's contentious news conference, where Acosta refused to give up a microphone when the president said he didn't want to hear anything more from him. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump suggests France would have been defeated without U.S. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump escalated his verbal assaults against France on Tuesday, suggesting that America's stalwart European ally would have been vanquished in both world wars if not for the military firepower provided by the United States. Continue reading
Nov 13 More irregularities uncovered in Florida election recount By Terry Spencer, Associated Press One county revealed that it had allowed some hurricane-displaced voters to cast their ballots by email — a violation of state law. Continue reading
Nov 13 Judge orders Georgia to work to protect provisional ballots By Bill Barrow, Kate Brumback, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered Georgia take steps to ensure provisional ballots aren't improperly rejected and to wait until Friday to certify the results of the midterm elections that include an unsettled race for governor. Continue reading
Nov 12 Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona Senate seat By Associated Press Sinema becomes Arizona's first Democratic U.S. senator since 1994, cementing Arizona as a swing state after years of Republican dominance. Continue reading
Nov 12 Before the new Congress begins, the old shutdown threat looms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Republicans will try to deliver on President Trump's promise to fund the border wall, which could spark a partial federal government shutdown in weeks. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 8:29 After historic Virginia win, a former CIA case officer goes to Washington Among the record number of women elected to Congress last week is former CIA case officer Abigail Spanberger, who defeated two-term Republican Rep. Dave Brat in Virginia's 7th District. Rep.-elect Spanberger will become the first woman ever to represent the… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 7:08 Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg on election process vs. outcome The initial despondency of Democrats on election night receded once the full scope of their House victory became clear -- although disappointments remained. In Politics Monday, NPR’s Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join John Yang to discuss… Continue watching
Nov 12 After wave of activism, educators-turned-candidates saw mixed midterm results By Adam Beam, Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press For educators who ran for office in states including Kentucky, Arizona and West Virginia that saw teachers converge on capitols this year, there were some successes but also disappointments. Still, advocates say, the movement will have lasting effects after pushing… Continue reading