Will Democrats Win The House This November?
Democrats are hoping that President Trump's unpopularity propels them back into power in Congress. There's lots of prognosticating, but here's what you should actually watch for.
Republicans
After Parkland, Some Republicans Try To Outdo Each Other On Gun Rights In Primaries
One campaign ad in Georgia, in which the candidate for governor points a gun at a young man, has spurred national outrage. Clinging to gun rights has been a strategy in some GOP primary races.
What The Kanye Controversy Can Teach Us About Black Voters
The reactions to Kanye West's noisy rightward lurch illustrate some important dynamics about black voting behavior and why a country with many black conservatives has so few black Republicans.
Most Still Favor Stricter Gun Laws, But It's Fading As A 2018 Voting Issue
The number of voters in an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll who say a candidate's position on gun policy will be a major factor in deciding whom to vote for has dropped 13 points since February.
Democrats Have The Wind At Their Backs, But Can They Capitalize?
New data show the advantages they have, especially with the unpopularity of President Trump.
Republicans Might Want To Run Away From Trump This Year, But Not In West Virginia
A wild GOP primary fight has emerged here with everyone tying themselves to the president. It features a congressman, an attorney general and an ex-con businessman, who's turned the race upside down.
Republican Farm Bill Calls On Many SNAP Recipients To Work Or Go To School
Republicans in Congress have released their version of a new Farm Bill. It imposes new requirements on low-income recipients of food assistance, but continues traditional subsidies for farmers.
Government Ethics Officials Raise Red Flags On EPA Chief Scott Pruitt
With a president keeping a Cabinet-level official on the job despite a raft of scandals, ethics officials are spelling out why that might be a problem.
'Concerned' Evangelicals Plan To Meet With Trump As Sex Scandals Swirl
Trump denies knowledge of a payment to a porn star to cover up a sexual encounter. Evangelical leaders, worried about the midterms, have arranged a meeting with the president at Trump's D.C. hotel.
Clash Over Abortion Stalls Health Bill, Again
As Congress considers a bipartisan bill to keep premium prices down on the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, a long-standing fight over abortion reappears.