Governing

Thousands of immigrants and supporters join the Defend DACA March in Los Angeles in September to oppose the President Trump's ordered end to DACA protections.

NPR Poll: 2 In 3 Support Legal Status For DREAMers; Majority Oppose Building A Wall

4:27pm February 06, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Americans are not sold on President Trump's immigration deal that calls for billions for a border wall. That's one finding of an NPR/Ipsos poll that shows Americans sharply divided on immigration.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, which has seen a topsy-turvy couple of days, on Tuesday in New York City.

Trump Falls Silent On Stock Market Slump

4:24pm February 06, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump, who often boasted when the stock market hit record highs, has said nothing as the market enters a period of volatility.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy McGuire pitches herself to caucus-goers in the Roosevelt High School Auditorium in Des Moines during the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 5, 2018.

It's Iowa Caucus Time (Already?)

3:48pm February 06, 2018

by Clay Masters

The Iowa caucuses, closely watched during presidential election years, have more of a local focus during midterm election years but aren't totally devoid of presidential chatter.

Independent Iowa Senator David Johnson at his desk in the Iowa Senate chamber on Jan. 15, 2018.

Running As An Independent: Liberating But Tough

5:00am February 06, 2018

by Clay Masters

In Iowa, a state senator is trying to keep his seat after leaving the GOP because of Donald Trump. Sen. David Johnson's bid illustrates the promise and perils of independent runs.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his budget address in February 2017 in Harrisburg, Pa. He and Republican leaders have a week to come up with new congressional maps for the state.

Supreme Court Pass Means Pennsylvania Must Redraw Congressional Maps In 10 Days

5:06pm February 05, 2018

by Scott Detrow

All 18 of the state's congressional districts will have to be redrawn by Feb. 15 to comply with a state Supreme Court order that ruled the districts were drawn in an overly partisan manner.

President Trump Urges GOP To Move Forward With Immigration Bill That's Dividing The Party

5:55pm February 01, 2018

by Susan Davis

Republican members of Congress heard from President Trump on Thursday as they met for their annual strategy and policy retreat. Trump urged them to move ahead with an immigration bill that the party is divided on.

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National

Candidates In San Francisco Mayoral Race Show How Much Tech Has Changed The City

5:55pm February 01, 2018

by Scott Shafer

San Francisco's special mayoral election is exposing racial, ethnic and economic fault lines there. The leading candidates represent just how much the city has changed in recent years due to tech money.

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National

With Marijuana Legal In California, San Francisco Is Dismissing Thousands Of Convictions

5:55pm February 01, 2018

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday that his office will dismiss thousands of marijuana-related convictions dating back to 1975. This is in response to California legalizing recreational marijuana this year.

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Infrastructure Experts Wondering Where Funding Would Come From For Trump's Plan

7:08pm January 31, 2018

by David Schaper

President Trump's plan to invest billions into fixing the nation's crumbling infrastructure may burden state and local governments and lead to a greater reliance on tolls.

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Trump's Immigration Proposal Would Eliminate Green Card Lottery

7:08pm January 31, 2018

As part of his immigration proposal, President Trump has proposed eliminating the Green Card Lottery that allows around 55,000 people who have no family connection or employer sponsor to enter the U.S. each year. Muzaffar Chishti, a director of the Migration Policy Institute, explains the origin of the program and how it's changed.

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