Is The Election Over Yet?
Election Day has come and gone, but in some midterm races there's still no winner just yet.
Politics & Government
The Color Of Politics: How Did Red And Blue States Come To Be?
The United States split into red states and blue as we know them just a few presidential elections ago. Some dislike the broad brush.
Reports: Obama Will Approve Immigrant Work Permits For Millions
Following on a pledge to use his office's discretionary powers to address immigration, President Obama will remove the threat of deportation for up to 5 million people, says The New York Times.
At The Supreme Court, Tracing A Fine Line Between Politics And Race
On Wednesday, the justices took up a redistricting case from Alabama that explores the question of which kinds of political gerrymandering are acceptable and which are not.
Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana
The two bills' sponsors — Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La. — are heading toward a runoff election next month.
Obamacare Architect Apologizes For Remarks On The Law's Passage
In a video, economist Jonathan Gruber says "the stupidity of the American voter" was key to the law's passage. He has apologized, but critics say his remarks are an admission of intentional deceit.
Record Numbers Of Women, Minorities Make Up Incoming Congress
The incoming Congress will have the first black female Republican, a record number of women and minorities and the biggest GOP majority in the House since before World War II.
In Alaska's Senate Race, Republican Sullivan Upsets Incumbent
The late call in Alaska's vote is due to a close margin on Election Day and the time required to collect all the ballots from the state's far-flung polling places.
As U.S. Leads Growth, It Wants Others To Step Up
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has a message for the leaders of other advanced economies: You have to shape up! The global economy is relying too heavily on just the United States for growth.
Mitch McConnell's Mission: Making The Senate Work Again
Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell has wanted to be Senate majority leader since grade school. Now, as he starts his sixth term in office, he'll finally get his wish.