Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Voters Will Decide Closely Watched Alabama Senate Race

8:18am December 12, 2017

by Rachel Martin

GOP nominee Roy Moore, who defeated incumbent GOP Sen. Luther Strange in the primary, faces off against Democrat Doug Jones. The seat was vacated by Sen. Jeff Sessions who became attorney general.

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News Brief: Roy Moore Vs. Doug Jones In Alabama Special Election

6:06am December 12, 2017

Voters in Alabama are choosing who will fill the Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. GOP candidate Roy Moore is trying to rebound after allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girls decades ago.

A supporter of Republican senatorial candidate Roy Moore attends a campaign rally at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope, Ala., on Dec. 5. Moore faces Democrat Doug Jones on Tuesday.

A Timeline Of Plot Twists And Bombshells: How We Got To Election Day In Alabama

5:00am December 12, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

Yes, the race is between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones. But this contest touches on scandals involving sexual misconduct, President Trump's influence and Democratic hopes for 2018.

Chart: Among women, personal experiences with discrimination vary by race, ethnicity and LGBTQ identity

Poll: Discrimination Against Women Is Common Across Races, Ethnicities, Identities

6:54pm December 11, 2017

by Joe Neel

New results from an NPR poll show sexism and discrimination against women is widespread and pervasive. Sexual harassment is just one of many challenges women experience in daily life.

Women Who Accused President Trump Of Sexual Misconduct Want Congress To Investigate

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Mara Liasson

With allegations of sexual harassment and assault in the forefront of politics, women who have accused President Trump of misconduct are renewing calls for him to be held accountable.

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Wisconsin Voters Aren't Enthusiastic About Republican Tax Bill

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Laurel White

What do voters think of the tax bills currently under debate in Congress? In the swing state of Wisconsin, many voters don't know much about the legislation — but don't like what they see so far.

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Before Voting Begins, A Look At Alabama's Special Senate Election

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

One of the most contested and high-profile special Senate elections of recent times is drawing to a close in Alabama. A day before voting begins, a look at where Republican Roy Moore stands against Democrat Doug Jones.

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Congressional Republicans Hope To Pass Tax Overhaul Bill By Dec. 25

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Congressional Republicans are working to merge House and Senate versions of a GOP tax bill. They're hoping to reach their first major legislative milestone by Christmas.

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Pentagon Officials Say Transgender People Can Enlist In Military Next Year

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Greg Myre

Pentagon officials say starting on Jan. 1, 2018, transgender people can enlist in the U.S. military. President Trump has opposed allowing transgender people to serve, but the Pentagon decision comes as courts are ruling against efforts to bar transgender enlistment.

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Paul Manafort, Rick Gates Back In Court For Bail Negotiations

4:38pm December 11, 2017

by Ryan Lucas

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and a former top aide Rick Gates were in court again on Monday to negotiate a bail agreement. The two have been confined to their homes since pleading not guilty to charges stemming from the Russia investigation.

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