Trump Versus News Media Lands In Court
A federal judge in Washington appointed by the president will hear a case brought by CNN and joined by other outlets about the stripped credentials of a reporter.
Politics
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.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Visits California To See Destruction From Wildfires
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited two wildfire areas in California on Wednesday. The administration and the state have clashed over the reasons behind the fires and the state's fire management.
Embattled Broward County Elections Supervisor Suggests She'll Step Down
"It is time to move on," said Brenda Snipes. She's facing intense criticism for her handling of vote counting, especially from Republicans.
Rebel Democrats Claim They Can Defeat Pelosi In Speaker Vote
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi continues to express confidence she will be elected speaker of the House despite effort by small group of Democrats who say enough members want change to defeat her.
Opinion: 'Nationalist' Arises, With Myriad Connotations, As The Word Of 2018
President Trump created a firestorm when he described himself as a "proud" nationalist at a recent rally. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says the word carries a specter of racism and belligerence.
House Republicans To Choose Leaders After Midterm Defeat
With Democrats winning control of the House in the midterm elections, GOP representatives and party freshmen will elect leaders to run a smaller, more conservative conference in the next Congress.
DOJ Memo: Acting Attorney General Whitaker's Appointment Is Legal
The appointee, named after President Trump forced out his predecessor, may go ahead because he served at a sufficiently high level within the DOJ for more than a year, the legal office says.
Yes, It's Almost Decision Time For 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Dozens of Democrats are preparing to run for president in 2020. Advisers to some say that the Thanksgiving holiday next week begins a short window for potential candidates to make decisions.