Politics: Issues

Former Attorney General Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in June 2012. Holder, now in private practice, has signed on to represent the California Legislature as outside legal counsel.

California Lawmakers Prepare For Trump, Hire Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder

8:54pm January 04, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The Democratic-dominated Legislature adds legal firepower as it anticipates a court battle with the new Trump administration over issues such as climate change and immigration.

House Speaker Paul Ryan has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but House Republicans have not settled on a plan to replace it. Instead, Ryan said, his members have many "ideas."

It's 'Chaos' Versus 'Order' In First Salvo Of Fight To Repeal Obamacare

2:41pm January 04, 2017

by Brian Naylor

President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence met with their respective parties' lawmakers in an effort to frame the debate over the coming Affordable Care Act fight.

Immigrants, union members, workers and supporters marched in downtown Los Angeles last spring to call for greater rights for immigrants and improved conditions for workers.

Politics & Government

Anticipating Trump: Deportation Fears Give Immigrant Advocates A Boost

8:23pm January 03, 2017

by Adrian Florido

Nationwide, local officials have vowed to defy President-elect Donald Trump should he try to deport immigrants in their cities. Some advocates wish they had stood up sooner.

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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to hold a news conference on Jan. 11 to address conflicts of interest, though an adviser said the date might shift.

Prominent Trump Backers Sign Letter Pushing To End Conflicts Of Interest

7:15pm January 03, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't done enough to separate his role as president from his role as businessman, several high-profile conservatives and others wrote in an open, bipartisan letter.

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Then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich holds up a score card during a Republican rally at Capitol Hill in February of 1995. The rally was to mark progress the GOP made on their "Contract with America" in the early days of the "Republican Revolution."

What A Congress' First Bill Tells Us About The Nation's Political Priorities

10:51am January 03, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

When the new Congress convenes, Republican leaders will focus on dismantling Obamacare. The first bill introduced in past congressional sessions gives a timeline of political history.

The recently opened Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., is just one of several businesses that could pose a conflict of interest for President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares to take office.

Ethics Expert: Trump's Efforts To Address Conflicts Are 'Baby Steps'

5:47pm January 02, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Norm Eisen, a former ethics adviser to President Obama, says the president-elect needs to divest, but Trump himself has remained steadfast that his potential business conflicts are "no big deal."

The dome of the Texas State Capital, where the state legislature meets. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

National

'Bathroom Bill' Fight Brewing In Texas

3:54pm January 02, 2017

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas Republicans are divided over the need for, and political wisdom of a bill similar to one that caused political turmoil in North Carolina.

Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington on March 23, 2010.

Obamacare Is First Item On Congress' Chopping Block

7:24am January 02, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Republicans in Congress have vowed to repeal the health care law as soon as they get back to work. But they don't have a replacement ready, and insurers fear that could cause the market to collapse.

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President-elect Donald Trump's promises to bring back miner jobs and open mines again appealed to many voters in coal country.

Coal Country Picked Trump. Now, They Want Him To Keep His Promises

6:30pm January 01, 2017

Voters in coal country overwhelmingly chose Donald Trump. They liked his promises to create jobs, even if they didn't like his other rhetoric. Now, they're waiting to see if coal can make a comeback.

Coal Miners Hope Trump Will Help Struggling Industry

5:09pm January 01, 2017

by Reid Frazier

Stricken by layoffs in the coal industry, Greene County, Pa., went for Donald Trump this election. Many think he will help the industry, despite disagreeing with some of Trump's rhetoric.