Politics
"The New Abnormal": Wildfires And Climate Change
Human activity is making wildfires more frequent and more severe.
A Third Rail No More: Incoming House Democrats Embrace Gun Control
Dozens of Democratic candidates who ran in competitive suburban House districts this election year bluntly called out the need for more gun control. And many of them won.
CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of
The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.
With More Votes Counted, Democrats Extend Their Gains Substantially
Democrats have been declared the winners in several House races since Election Day, increasing the total number of GOP seats that flipped.
Democrat Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping 2nd GOP Seat
Arizona voters have elected Democratic Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema to be the state's first female U.S. senator. She defeated Republican Rep. Martha McSally.
Congress Reconvenes After Last Week's Midterm Elections
Republicans still dominate both chambers of Congress but that changes in January when Democrats take control of the House. Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan.
News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon's HQ2
California wildfires' death toll climbs to 44. Arizona elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in 30 years. Amazon is on the verge of announcing its second headquarters location.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping Second GOP Seat
Sinema is the first woman Arizona has elected to the Senate ever, and the first Democrat the state elected to the chamber in 30 years. She'll make history as the first openly bisexual senator.
Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud 'Rhetoric'; Georgia Nears Deadline
Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.