Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill
In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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The Crack Of Gunfire Shatters The Comity Of One Remaining Bipartisan Tradition
Given the rancor and acrimony that has defined Washington in recent years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a welcome respite. On Wednesday, that peace and civility was shattered.
Attorney General's Selective Silence Deafens Senate Russia Inquiry
The attorney general may have saved his job and also laid a path for Trump allies on how to avoid revealing conversations with the president — even without invoking executive privilege.
North Carolina Lawmakers Refuse Remapping Session
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders refused Thursday to hold a special redistricting session demanded by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, calling his decree faulty and unconstitutional.
Trump Impeachment Talk Grows From Conspiracy Theory To Mainstream
After it was revealed the former FBI director penned a memo saying the president asked to end the Michael Flynn probe, Democrats are talking about the "I" word. But that's still very far afield.
Nation's Longest-Serving Governor Set To Become Top Diplomat In Beijing
Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.
Trump May Be Spoiling For A Shutdown Fight, But It Could Spell Disaster In 2018
The recent spending compromise may well have just kicked the can down the road until September, when both sides may be spoiling for a fight amid the specter of a government shutdown.
Health Care Vote Could Threaten Republican House Majority
Some of the most vulnerable House Republicans voted in favor of the GOP health care plan — and Democrats are already trying to use it against them ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election
Democrats hope a singing cowboy in Montana will become their party's latest candidate to mobilize enthusiasm and money against Republicans in a special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.
Trump To Be First Sitting President Since Reagan To Address NRA
During his campaign, Trump spoke about the recent rash of mass shootings in the U.S. and suggested that restrictive gun laws had left the victims unable to return fire and defend themselves.