Nov 11 New York Rep. Peter King won't seek reelection in 2020 By Associated Press The 14-term Republican congressman said in a Facebook post that his commute was a main factor in his decision, saying he wants "flexibility to spend more time" with his children and grandchildren. Continue reading
Nov 09 What You Need to Know: Dems, GOP tussle over witnesses By Associated Press House Republicans came forward Saturday with a list of witnesses they want the House Intelligence Committee to hear from in the public hearings set to start this coming week. Most prominent among them: the anonymous whistleblower and former Vice President… Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 8:00 John Kasich on supporting impeachment and the question Trump voters should ask themselves Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich served in public office for over three decades. But in his new book, “It’s Up to Us,” he calls on the American people to pay less attention to the president and political drama in Washington… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Taliban attacks kill at least 48 in Afghanistan In our news wrap Tuesday, Taliban suicide bombers killed at least 48 people and wounded scores more in two separate attacks in Afghanistan, one of which targeted President Ashraf Ghani’s election rally. The second deadly blast occurred near the U.S. Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 9:19 Mark Sanford on why he's fighting to define the Republican Party By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, is breaking with his party to mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020. Sanford has long been outspoken about his objection to Trump -- a perspective that saw him defeated… Continue watching
Sep 11 GOP holds North Carolina House seat but shows frailty in suburbs By Alan Fram, Associated Press The results in the district underscored the rural-urban split between the parties, with the Republican running up substantial numbers in outlying areas and the Democrat eroding GOP advantages in suburban areas. Continue reading
Sep 10 North Carolina special election tests Trump and GOP's 2020 prospects By Alan Fram, Associated Press The special elections could shed light on Republicans' prospects for holding onto votes in the suburbs in 2020. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 6:21 Behind Trump's 'unprecedented' reallocation of DOD money for border security President Trump is diverting some money for Defense Department infrastructure to instead construct or repair additional barrier sections on the U.S.-Mexico border. The 127 projects losing funding include Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and education and health services… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Italy's far-right party shut out from power In our Wednesday news wrap, Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte unveiled a governing coalition that shuts out the far-right League party. Conte met with the Italian president to present his new cabinet, which unites his populist Five Star Movement with the… Continue watching
Sep 03 North Carolina judges toss districts drawn for GOP advantage By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press The three-judge panel of state judges ruled Tuesday that courts can step in to decide when partisan advantage goes so far it diminishes democracy. Continue reading