Nov 09 Are this week's Democratic wins the start of an anti-Trump surge? By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Jubilant Democrats across America are declaring their big election victories in Virginia and New Jersey — their first of the young Trump era — mark the beginning of an anti-Trump surge that could re-shape the balance of power in Congress… Continue reading
Nov 09 Alabama's Roy Moore should step aside if sexual allegations are true, McConnell says By Associated Press Senate GOP leader says Alabama's Moore should step aside if report of sexual contact with underage teen true. Continue reading
Nov 09 Trump's voter fraud commission is now facing a lawsuit from one of its members By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press A member of President Donald Trump's commission on voter fraud sued in federal court on Thursday, alleging that the commission is violating federal law by excluding him and others from participating in the work of the commission. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Medal ceremony for officers who responded to congressional baseball shooting By Joshua Barajas Five officers will receive the U.S. Capitol Police Medal of Honor today for their response to the June shooting at a congressional baseball practice that left five people injured, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Continue reading
Nov 09 Underwood, Paisley poke fun at politics, President Trump at CMA Awards By Associated Press The Country Music Association initially asked reporters covering the show to refrain from asking musicians about politics or recent shootings. Artists and journalists balked and the restrictions were lifted. Continue reading
Nov 09 After rough election night, top Trump backers differ on path forward By Thomas Beaumont and David Eggert, Associated Press Marking a year since President Donald Trump's election, his fiercest advocates offered different approaches Wednesday for the Republican Party's way forward after some tough losses Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 08 Second transgender candidate wins spot on Minneapolis City Council By Associated Press Phillipe Cunningham narrowly won a northwestern Minneapolis ward by defeating longtime incumbent and council president Barb Johnson. His victory wasn't announced until Wednesday afternoon, due to the instant-runoff voting system Minneapolis uses. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 3:49 Virginia race set the tone for tide of Democratic victories By PBS News Hour Democrats are walking a little taller after Election Day delivered a number of wins -- a far cry from the bitter defeats of 2016. Ralph Northam won a promotion to governor in the state of Virginia, setting the tone for… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 3:45 News Wrap: GOP tax bill runs into roadblocks over deficit estimate By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the Republican tax reform bill that emerged from the U.S. House of Representatives ran into new obstacles as the Congressional Budget Office reported it would add at least $1.7 trillion to deficits over 10 years. Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:04 Tom Perez: 2017 wins are a start, but every ZIP code counts By PBS News Hour What led to Democrats’ election success on Tuesday? Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez joins Judy Woodruff to take stock of the energy coming out of the 2017 victories. Continue watching