A tale of 5 impeachments
We examine the differences between the impeachment actions undertaken for presidents Nixon, Clinton, Trump and Biden.
Politics & Government
2 controversial votes at Wisconsin's state Capitol show GOP efforts to shape elections
Two votes in the Wisconsin Capitol Thursday demonstrate Republicans' controversial efforts to shape election rules in the battleground state going into the 2024 election cycle.
A pediatrician's view on child poverty rates: 'I need policymakers to do their job'
After the expanded credit took effect, child poverty hit a historic low of 5.2% a year ago. New Census data shows it has since rocketed to 12.4%. Doctors are seeing this play out in real time.
'The Last Politician' author shares stories behind Biden's successes and failures
Atlantic writer Franklin Foer initially saw Biden as a bloviator who fetishized bipartisanship; he's since come to appreciate Biden's ability to empathize with opponents and get legislation passed.
Former North Carolina US Sen. Lauch Faircloth dies at 95
Former U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina, a onetime conservative Democrat who switched late in his career to the Republicans and then got elected to Congress, died Thursday. He was 95.
Can't win if you don't run: Montana Democrats look to contest more local races
The Montana Democratic Party left dozens of legislative seats go uncontested last year, helping guarantee a Republican majority. Now, Democrats are organizing to make sure Republicans are challenged.
Hunter Biden is indicted on felony gun charges weeks after a plea deal fell apart
The charges against the president's son possibly set the stage for yet another high-profile criminal trial in the middle of the 2024 election season — as President Biden is seeking reelection.
Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges
The charges come weeks after a plea deal struck between Biden and prosecutors fell apart. Attorney General Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigation into the president's son last month.
As House Republicans bicker, the government shutdown threat grows
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is working to contain a revolt by hard-line members of his party that could threaten his job as speaker and a potential government shutdown.
The debate over crop insurance, as climate change drives the price up
Climate change is making insuring crops more risky, but the federally subsidized crop insurance program's payouts are up 500%. With a new Farm Bill coming, critics want to rethink the program.