Politics

Vermont exec would be nation’s first transgender governor

By Wilson Ring, Associated Press

A former energy company executive from Vermont has a shot at becoming the nation's first transgender governor — but she says that's not the main reason she's running.

Ige wins Hawaii Democratic governor primary

By Caleb Jones, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

Hawaii Gov. David Ige won the Democratic primary in his bid for a second term in office Saturday, defeating U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.

One year after violent white supremacist rally, Charlottesville activists focus on racial justice

By PBS News Hour

One year ago this weekend, Charlottesville, Virginia was the scene of violent clashes between white supremacists holding a rally in the city's downtown and counter-protesters. But what has changed in the city since the summer of 2017? Nicole Hemmer, an…

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New U.S. sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low

By Susannah George, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russia typically brushes off new U.S. sanctions. Not this time.

Facing indictment, Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid

By Karen Matthews, Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Collins says he will no longer run for re-election after being charged with insider trading.

Brooks and Marcus on the Charlottesville rally anniversary, EPA and climate change

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join William Brangham to discuss the week’s news, including the anniversary of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the politics of racially…

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Kris Kobach steps away from duties in contested Kansas vote count

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach stepped aside from his duties as the state's top elections official Friday until his hotly contested primary challenge to Gov. Jeff Colyer is resolved, but rejected Colyer's accusations that the advice he has been…

Opinion: If we want to stop Russian interference, start in the classroom

By Mark Weber

Our adversaries believe many Americans are susceptible to foreign manipulation. As educators, we should think carefully about whether our schools have played a role.

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4

By Lisa Mascaro, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4, Senate chairman says.

Aide to former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone held in contempt in Russia probe

By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

An associate of former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has been held in contempt of court after refusing to appear before a grand jury in the special counsel's Russia investigation.