Nov 18 Scott says Nelson concedes Florida Senate race By Associated Press Florida’s Republican Gov. Rick Scott says incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson called him to concede defeat in their extremely tight race. Continue reading
Nov 18 GOP Legislatures try to curb Democratic governors’ power By David Eggert, Associated Press With their grip on power set to loosen come January, Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina are considering last-ditch laws that would weaken Democratic lawmakers and advance their own conservative agendas. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says report on Khashoggi’s death coming in 2 days By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration will release a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum. Continue reading
Nov 17 As Florida recount wraps up, Democrat Gillum concedes By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign for Florida governor on Saturday, just hours before counties must turn in their official results following days of recounting ballots. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi’s speaker bid By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy. Continue reading
Nov 17 Pence, Xi trade barbs in speeches at Pacific summit By Jim Gomez, Stephen Wright, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traded barbs in speeches at a summit of world leaders Saturday, outlining competing visions for global leadership as trade and other tensions between them simmer. Continue reading
Nov 17 New black officers, court officials rethinking US policing By Jay Reeves, Associated Press In a state where conservative politicians typically preach about getting tough on crime, Jefferson County’s new sheriff ran and won on an alternative message. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 10:15 Is court ruling on CNN press pass a ‘win for the White House?’ President Trump and the news media have long shared a strained relationship. On Friday, a federal court ordered the White House to reinstate a CNN reporter's revoked press pass. Yamiche Alcindor reports, and Judy Woodruff speaks with Marc Lotter, former… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 12:15 David Brooks and Ruth Marcus on a ‘moderate’ new congressional class New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the president's ongoing friction with the press, a leadership battle in Congress and proposed prison… Continue watching
Nov 16 WATCH: Stacey Abrams says she cannot win Georgia governor’s race By Associated Press Stacey Abrams said she will file a federal lawsuit to challenge the "gross mismanagement" of Georgia elections. Continue reading