Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue
The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.
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The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers
From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.
Warning To Democrats: Most Americans Against U.S. Getting More Politically Correct
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that 52 percent don't want the country to become more politically correct and are upset there are too many things people can't say anymore.
Where The Suburbs Moved Left — And How The Shift Swung Elections
These metro areas saw the most dramatic turnarounds in this election from red to blue — and were responsible for Democrats taking back the House.
Democrats Demolish The 'Orange Curtain' In Orange County
There will be no Republican members of Congress from Orange County, Calif. It is a stunning turn for a county that was once the heart of the state's GOP.
It Was A Big, Blue Wave: Democrats Pick Up Most House Seats In A Generation
Democrats have picked up 33 seats in the House and could get to 39. While some felt a letdown on election night, Democrats' House gains are their biggest since the wave election following Watergate.
Bridging The Partisan Divide: Can Infrastructure Unite Democrats And Republicans?
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation's infrastructure a D-plus grade and says it will take trillions to bring it up to par. But finding the funding is a bipartisan problem.
Democratic Control Of The House Is Trouble For Trump, And 6 Other Election Takeaways
The biggest story of the night is that Democrats took back the House. That will stop President Trump's agenda in its tracks unless he compromises with the other side.
What If The Polls Are Wrong Again? 4 Scenarios For What Might Happen In The Elections
The polls show a Democratic advantage in the House and a Republican one in the Senate. But be ready for anything because surprises in politics always happen.
Taking Back The House Could Be 'Life And Death' For Democrats
If Democrats fail to take back the House and make significant gains at the state level, they'll be shut out just as they were in 2016, with little say in legislation and judicial appointments.