Dec 08 House passes stopgap measure as senators raise objections By Andrew Taylor and Richard Lardner, Associated Press The House on Thursday cleared bills to keep the government running through April and authorize hundreds of water projects amid a Senate fight over benefits for retired coal miners. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 11:43 Is Trump driving female voters to turn away from the GOP? By PBS News Hour Allegations of sexual assault against Donald Trump, the vulgar language of an "Access Hollywood" audio tape and the "nasty woman" interjection at the last debate: It's all taking a toll among female voters who normally vote Republican. Christine Matthews of… Continue watching
Oct 26 As Trump falters, more Republicans say they'll block Clinton By Alan Fram, Associated Press GOP candidates are increasingly seeking voters' support by saying they will check Clinton's agenda. Continue reading
Oct 23 South Dakota voters have choices to reshape state government By James Nord, Associated Press A trio of ballot measures could radically reshape South Dakota politics. Continue reading
Oct 22 Clinton campaign ponders: What if Trump doesn't concede? By Ken Thomas and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's campaign is increasingly preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump may never concede the presidential election should she win. Continue reading
Oct 18 GOP leaders allege a cover-up over Clinton's email use By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press Republican congressional leaders are alleging a cover-up following news that the State Department had asked FBI officials to lower the classification of a sensitive email. FBI notes released Monday revealed discussion of a "quid pro quo" in trying to get… Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch 7:18 Is the Republican rupture irreconcilable? By PBS News Hour Numerous Republican leaders have rescinded their support for Donald Trump since the release of a 2005 tape in which he makes sexually aggressive comments about women. On Monday, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced he would no longer defend… Continue watching
Oct 09 Trump has long history of offensive comments about women By Associated Press Warning: This post contains explicit language. Continue reading
Sep 04 What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lawmakers will likely do what they do best: the bare minimum. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump advisers struggle to speak for and defend nominee By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Donald Trump isn't making it easy for top supporters and advisers, from his running mate on down, to defend him or explain some campaign positions. Continue reading