Politics Feb 17 Sen. Scott alters policy plan after Democrats say Republicans want to cut Medicare, Social Security By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Feb 08 Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state. By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press
Politics Feb 04 Democrats vote to change order of 2024 presidential primary The Democratic Party on Saturday approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Jan 22 Senate Democrats criticize Biden’s handling of classified documents case Senior Democrats, dismayed by a steady stream of startling disclosures, expressed criticism Sunday of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president and disappointment that the White House has not been more forthcoming with the public. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Jan 17 Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at Democratic lawmakers’ homes Solomon Pena, who authorities said was angry over his defeat, was arrested Monday evening in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Jan 10 WATCH: Democratic House leaders hold briefing as caucus begins new session as minority party By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats decried the new rules passed Monday night by House Republicans as caving to the demands of the far-right aligned with Trump's Make American Great Again agenda. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: McConnell celebrates milestone as longest serving Senate party leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats are again claiming the Senate majority, but much of the chamber’s focus is on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell becomes the longest serving Senate leader in history. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: White House says Biden won’t ‘insert himself’ into House speaker battle By Associated Press The future of House leadership remained unclear Tuesday as McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the… Continue reading
Jan 01 Democrats, Republicans have sharply distinct priorities for 2023, AP-NORC poll finds By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The economy in general remains a bipartisan issue, mentioned by most U.S. adults across party lines. But the poll finds Republicans and Democrats have sharply distinct views of priorities for the country in the new year. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 9:30 Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell on candidates seeking a White House run in 2024 NPR’s Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the candidates teasing runs for the White House in 2024 and a look back at what Congress accomplished in… Continue watching