9 Things You Need To Know About Education And Tuesday's Election
From teachers running for office to ballot measures that can add billions to public education, here's our guide to how the issue is playing out.
Senate
From 'Lyin' Ted To 'Beautiful': How Trump And Cruz Found Political Love
Donald Trump once accused Ted Cruz's father essentially of being linked to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. On Monday, he flew to the Texas senator's hometown and gave him his full endorsement.
Congress Really Can Demand, And Get, Trump's Tax Returns. Here's How
Three House and Senate committees have "the unqualified right" to request taxpayers' returns from the IRS. There's no provision exempting the president.
Will the Kavanaugh Saga Leave Bruises That Heal Or Permanent Scars?
The fight over the nomination rises from the emotional cauldron that boiled through the 2016 campaign and has simmered ever since.
Democrats Want FBI To Investigate Kavanaugh Allegations. It Likely Won't
The Justice Department says, "The allegation does not involve any potential federal crime." That's ahead of high-stakes testimony scheduled Monday from Kavanaugh and his accuser.
Democrats Refer Kavanaugh Allegations To FBI, Deepening Divide Over His Nomination
Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter to federal authorities dealing with allegations that Democratic sources say were made by a California woman about conduct that allegedly occurred in high school.
Poll: Midwest Abandons Trump, Fueling Democratic Advantage For Control Of Congress
An NPR/Marist poll finds that as the president has waged a trade war, Midwestern voters have moved in big numbers toward Democrats less than two months before November's elections.
Results Official In Tennessee Primaries
Races hinged in part on support for President Trump, as voters went to the ballot boxes on Thursday.
Trump's Top 2 Supreme Court Picks Reflect Warring Republican Factions
Supporters and opponents of Judges Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Barrett have waged a fierce battle for their candidate. But are the differences little more than a summer camp color war?
Senators Move To Reverse Trump's Deal Lifting Sanctions On China's ZTE
A bipartisan amendment by Senators could undo a deal struck days ago to revive the Chinese telecoms giant after it was cut off from its U.S. suppliers over sales to Iran and North Korea.