May 14 Watch 9:21 How reality TV stars seeking office are changing politics By Ali Rogin, Matt Loffman Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, his wife and their children filmed a reality show that is set to be released in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. It is a return to form for the Duffys, who first met filming… Continue watching
May 12 Nebraska Democrats face off in House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district By Margery A. Beck, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District. Continue reading
Apr 28 How extremism affected this small American town By Amna Nawaz Journalist Michael Edison Hayden spent years tracking extremism in America. In this episode of Settle in, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his new book, “Strange People on the Hill,” about what happened when a far-right group moved its headquarters… Continue reading
Apr 14 The candidates still in the running for California governor By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit. Continue reading
Apr 06 What to expect in Wisconsin's state Supreme Court and mayoral elections By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Wisconsin voters will choose a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in an election that will either maintain or expand the court’s liberal majority. Continue reading
Mar 30 Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress in South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Sanford once built his career in the district, then won the governor’s office. His time as governor was defined by his disappearance and trip to Argentina to see his lover. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: Senate returns to Capitol Hill after U.S. military captures Venezuela's Maduro By Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 7:26 How the new class of billionaires solidified outsized political influence By Lisa Desjardins, Leila Jackson Many New Year's traditions are meant to bring prosperity in the months ahead, but America's relationship to wealth is complicated. As billionaires' influence has grown, so too has skepticism. In a recent Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 58% of respondents said billionaires'… Continue watching
Dec 23 Trump critic and ex-Republican George Conway takes steps to run for Congress as Democrat By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press George Conway has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in New York City. The seat belonged to longtime Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring. Continue reading
Dec 15 Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democrat in Latino voter outreach By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The Arizona Democrat has been active in New Jersey, Virginia and Florida, supporting Democrats who won their elections. Strategists view Gallego as a rising star and potential 2028 presidential candidate. Continue reading