House conservatives flexed their legislative muscle last week in helping defeat the farm bill that Republican leaders had been desperate to pass — but even…
Bill Nelson asserts independence from top Democrats in re-election campaign
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson styles himself as “a moderate voice on major issues,” but his asserted independence is being questioned as the Democrat seeks a…
Texas Democrats Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Laura Moser divided on Obamacare
Houston-area voters will have the chance Tuesday to weigh in on whether the Democratic Party should go all-in for Medicare-for-all when they cast ballots in…
President Trump demands DOJ give informant documents to Congress
President Donald Trump late Saturday demanded Justice Department give members of Congress the documents related to an FBI informant who had contacted campaign officials during…
Donald Trump to rally in Tennessee, boost GOP Senate candidate
President Trump is swooping in with a campaign rally in Tennessee to bolster the Senate campaign of Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who is locked in…
Texas shooting renews debate about American school design
Just hours after the nation’s latest school shooting, the debate began anew: Are American schools built in a way that makes them easy targets? Are…
Utah teens convince lawmakers to recognize climate change
OGDEN, Utah (AP) – A group of Utah teenagers has convinced state lawmakers to adopt a resolution that recognizes the consequences of climate change and…
Reno-area school district no longer bans pro-gun clothing
RENO, Nev. (AP) – The northern Nevada school district that serves the Reno area no longer bans pro-gun clothing. The Reno Gazette Journal reports that…
The Latest: Ganim complains Democratic ticket “too white”
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The Latest on Democratic state convention (all times local): 9:20 p.m. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says he’s disappointed with the how…
Texas governor vows to look at school safety after attack
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The mass shooting at a Texas high school Friday led to promises from the state’s top Republicans to look for ways…