New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
Possible Change To Labor Law Ignites Controversy
Two Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that has stirred up a firestorm of debate between business interests and labor groups. The Employee Free Choice Act would amend existing labor law. If passed, workers could form a union if the majority of them sign cards requesting one.
Democrats Win Washington Trifecta
The Democrats are in contol of the House, Senate and White House. Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland heads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He tells Renee Montagne that voters are fed up with gridlock, and they expect things to get done now.
Democrats Win Washington Trifecta
The Democrats are in contol of the House, Senate and White House. Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland heads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He tells Renee Montagne that voters are fed up with gridlock, and they expect things to get done now.
Udall Cousins Elected To Senate In N.M., Colo.
Democrat Tom Udall of New Mexico and Democrat Mark Udall of Colorado were elected to the Senate. The cousins beat their Republican opponents. They discuss their victories with Steve Inskeep, as well as how things are going for the Democratic Party in New Mexico and Colorado.
Udall Cousins Elected To Senate In N.M., Colo.
Democrat Tom Udall of New Mexico and Democrat Mark Udall of Colorado were elected to the Senate. The cousins beat their Republican opponents. They discuss their victories with Steve Inskeep, as well as how things are going for the Democratic Party in New Mexico and Colorado.
Democrat Hagan Beats Incumbent Sen. Dole
Relative unknown Kay Hagan has defeated Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina. A year ago, Dole was heavily favored to win the election. Hagan talks with Renee Montagne about why voters chose her over Dole.
Democrat Hagan Beats Incumbent Sen. Dole
Relative unknown Kay Hagan has defeated Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina. A year ago, Dole was heavily favored to win the election. Hagan talks with Renee Montagne about why voters chose her over Dole.
Barack Obama Wins Historic Election
Barack Obama is promising supporters that "change has come." After his historic election as the nation's first black president, Obama promised to be a president for all Americans — including those who voted against him. In Arizona, McCain told disappointed supporters, "The American people have spoken, and spoken clearly."
Exit Polls: Economy Dominated Issues
Analysts will be going over exit polls for some time to come. There is valuable information to be gleaned from them. More than six in 10 voters picked the economy as the most important issue facing the nation.