Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has yet to declare his presidential intentions, but if he does run, he’s looking at a Trump-like coalition of…
Vermont House passes H. 57 no-limits abortion bill
The Vermont House overwhelmingly passed Thursday a sweeping, no-limits abortion bill that makes terminating a pregnancy a “fundamental right” and ensures access to the procedure…
The Latest: Judge considers expanding child separation case
HOUSTON (AP) – The Latest on the legal wrangling over the Trump administration’s policy to separate immigrant families who crossed the border illegally (all times…
Obama judge, Trump judge, Clinton judge to hear border wall emergency declaration lawsuits
One Clinton judge, an Obama judge, and a Trump judge. That’s who’s been assigned to hear the legal challenges filed so far to President Trump’s…
Inside the Beltway: Americans reject talk of politics at Academy Awards as ‘inappropriate’
They are no-shows. Two-thirds of Americans will not watch the Academy Awards: 65 percent say they are not planning to watch any of Sunday’s glittering…
Michael Cohen to testify February 27 to House Oversight Committee
President Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen will appear for a public hearing next week before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the chairman…
Oregon House Republicans boycott meeting on capitol culture
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon House Republicans snubbed a meeting Wednesday meant to promote an inclusive and respectful workplace environment within the state capitol. The…
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 17 The Toronto Star on the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty: Mark Aug. 2,…
Nancy Pelosi vows quick action on resolution to counter Trump emergency declaration
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday encouraged members to support a joint resolution to try to block President Trump’s recent move to declare a national…
Democrats, Republicans find common ground on ‘red flag’ gun laws
While Democrats are still pushing for far-reaching legislation to restrict gun ownership, they’re also working with Republicans on more limited “red flag” laws to temporarily…