Democrats Demolish The 'Orange Curtain' In Orange County
There will be no Republican members of Congress from Orange County, Calif. It is a stunning turn for a county that was once the heart of the state's GOP.
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It Was A Big, Blue Wave: Democrats Pick Up Most House Seats In A Generation
Democrats have picked up 33 seats in the House and could get to 39. While some felt a letdown on election night, Democrats' House gains are their biggest since the wave election following Watergate.
Bridging The Partisan Divide: Can Infrastructure Unite Democrats And Republicans?
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation's infrastructure a D-plus grade and says it will take trillions to bring it up to par. But finding the funding is a bipartisan problem.
Democratic Control Of The House Is Trouble For Trump, And 6 Other Election Takeaways
The biggest story of the night is that Democrats took back the House. That will stop President Trump's agenda in its tracks unless he compromises with the other side.
What If The Polls Are Wrong Again? 4 Scenarios For What Might Happen In The Elections
The polls show a Democratic advantage in the House and a Republican one in the Senate. But be ready for anything because surprises in politics always happen.
Taking Back The House Could Be 'Life And Death' For Democrats
If Democrats fail to take back the House and make significant gains at the state level, they'll be shut out just as they were in 2016, with little say in legislation and judicial appointments.
A Democratic Wave In Congress Could Change Immigration Policy
If Democrats take the House, they are pledging aggressive oversight over the Trump administration's hard-line immigration policies.
Poll: Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that voters are worried that the lack of a civil tone and negativity in Washington will lead to violence, but they don't agree on who to blame.
GOP Revives Medicare Scare Tactics As Election Nears
Democrats are hammering Republicans over their efforts to eliminate insurance protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans are telling seniors their Medicare coverage may be in danger.
Finding 'Common Good' Among Evangelicals In The Political Season
A Minneapolis pastor is traveling the country, speaking to conservative Christians about faith and the Republican Party under Donald Trump. The conversations are dominated by concerns about abortion.