Politics & Government

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to reporters as he leaves a Democratic strategy meeting at the Capitol on Oct. 19.

Politics & Government

Stung by election results, moderate Dems want to hit the gas on infrastructure bill

11:13pm November 03, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

The blame game played out on Capitol Hill with Democratic moderates and progressives conveying different messages from Tuesday's electoral losses.

Voters fill in their ballots at a polling place in New York City on Tuesday.

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New Yorkers vote against a potential expansion of ballot access for the state

10:54pm November 03, 2021

by Ryan Finnerty

New York voters soundly rejected constitutional amendments that would have allowed for same-day voter registration and universal absentee voting in future elections.

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Election brings change to Boone's town government

9:29pm November 03, 2021

by Paul Garber

Boone will have a new look to its town government following this week's municipal election.

Former Arizona congresswoman and shooting survivor Gabby Giffords speaks during a demonstration with victims of gun violence in front of the Supreme Court as arguments begin in a major case on gun rights on November 3, 2021 in Washington, DC.

The NRA is being sued for allegedly breaking campaign finance law to back Republicans

6:28pm November 03, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The lawsuit from the gun-control nonprofit Giffords claims the NRA used shell companies to funnel millions "in unlawful, excessive, and unreported in-kind campaign contributions" to GOP candidates.

Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, attends a panel discussion during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills in October. Garcetti recently tested positive for COVID-19 while attending the U.N. climate summit, COP26.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19 at the climate summit

6:12pm November 03, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

His office said no members of Garcetti's staff tested positive and Garcetti is feeling well, isolating in his hotel room.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is seen Wednesday, a day after a tough election night for Democrats.

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House Democrats are bringing back paid leave in their spending bill

5:53pm November 03, 2021

by Caitlyn Kim

The legislation that House Democrats are working on includes a four-week paid leave program.

Supporters of Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin celebrate during an election night rally on Tuesday in Chantilly, Va.

Why Republicans did well in the Virginia and New Jersey elections

5:41pm November 03, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

There were major shifts in key counties in both states and with key voting groups in Virginia, according to exit polls. Here's what the numbers tell us about where GOP support came from.

The latest on the race for governor in New Jersey

5:22pm November 03, 2021

by Nancy Solomon

The race for governor in New Jersey between incumbent Phil Murphy, a Democrat, and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is neck-and-neck despite pre-election polls predicting a double-digit lead for Murphy.

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Major embassies are without ambassadors, as Republicans block Biden's picks

5:22pm November 03, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

Republicans have been blocking many of President Biden's diplomatic nominations, leaving major embassies without ambassadors.

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Rental aid has been slow getting to those who need it. Outreach programs could help

5:22pm November 03, 2021

by Katia Riddle

States continue to struggle getting rental assistance to those facing eviction. The money is there, but it's not getting distributed. One Oregon county has hired navigators to help get the money out.

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