Jan 02 Michele Bachmann mulling bid for Al Franken's Senate seat By Associated Press Bachmann was known for making controversial remarks and missteps during her four terms in Congress representing Minnesota's most conservative district. Continue reading
Jan 02 The GOP's biggest spending challenges in 2018 By Lisa Desjardins Republican leaders are poised to add a few trillion dollars to the national debt over the next decade. Continue reading
Jan 02 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Lisa Desjardins The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Jan 02 Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch says he will retire after four decades in Senate By Matthew Daly, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Hatch is the longest-serving Republican in the Senate. He chairs the powerful Senate Finance Committee and was a major force in getting a tax overhaul through in December. Continue reading
Jan 02 WATCH: White House says Iran must respect citizens' right to protest White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday the international community "cannot sit silent" as those demonstrating are met with violence. Continue reading
Jan 02 California lawmakers to confront growing sexual misconduct scandal By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Dozens of women have said they do not report misbehavior by California lawmakers or legislative staff because they are afraid of losing their jobs or facing other professional repercussions. Continue reading
Jan 02 Top U.S. commander wants a more aggressive Afghan push this year By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It's all part of a plan the United States hopes will change the course of a war now entering its 17th year. Continue reading
Jan 02 Trump accuses Justice Department of being part of 'deep state' By Catherine Lucey and Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president also suggested that the DOJ "must finally act" against a top aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former FBI director James Comey. Continue reading
Jan 02 As Trump opens second year, what's on his to-do list? By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Fatal airstrikes in Yemen mark start of 2018 By PBS News Hour In our News Wrap Monday, security officials and witnesses say at least 23 people have died in airstrikes in Yemen by Saudi Arabian coalitions. Also, a deep freeze settles in many U.S. states, breaking previous records. Temperatures dropped to minus… Continue watching