A look at Trump and Maine's standoff over transgender athletes policy
Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says her state's not backing down against possible cuts in school and other funding threatened by the Trump administration over the state's policy on transgender athletes in sports.
One Ohio Mall Store Offers Nothing For Sale, Just Faith And Cheer
Christmas is less than a week away and shoppers continue their quest for the perfect gift at the perfect price. But at one shop in a southwest Ohio mall, Roman Catholic friars are offering their presence for free.
Lawmaker Retirement Season Starts Ahead Of 2014 Midterm Elections
It's the start of retirement season in the House as members head home after a long, difficult year. Three House members — two Republicans and a Democrat — announced their retirements from Congress this week, ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
How The Government Spent $2 Billion Paying Workers To Not Work
Two billion — that's the number of dollars the federal government lost during the partial government shutdown, paying furloughed employees not to work.
Push For Release Of CIA Interrogation Report Continues
Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee are pressing for the release of a so-called torture report on Bush-era interrogation practices. But there are several hurdles to clear before portions of the report might become declassified.
A Majority In U.S. Favor Legal Pot, But Will That Stick?
Colorado and Washington state are setting up legalized marijuana markets, and advocates are celebrating. But there are signs of discontent. Even a founder of a marijuana legalization group says there's a possibility of a popular backlash.