Running As An Independent: Liberating But Tough
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.
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Supreme Court Pass Means Pennsylvania Must Redraw Congressional Maps In 10 Days
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.
Cybertraining Election Officials For This Year's Voting
Varying levels of preparedness were on display at an Orlando meeting between Florida election officials and staffers from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy
Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a pre-emptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.
Drug Distributors Shipped 20.8 Million Painkillers To West Virginia Town Of 3,000
Other towns were similarly inundated, in a state that now has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths. In 2008, one wholesaler provided 5,624 pills for every man, woman and child in Kermit, W.Va.
Republican Rep. David Schweikert Discusses White House's Immigration Framework
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., and member of the Freedom Caucus, about the White House immigration framework and infrastructure plan ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address.
Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law
Contrary to expectations, the new federal tax law may bring a windfall to Mid-Atlantic, liberal Maryland and a budgetary hit to rural, conservative Montana.
Nearly 9,000 DACA Teachers Face An Uncertain Future
Classroom teachers covered by the federal immigration program could lose their jobs and face deportation unless Congress and the Trump administration reach agreement on protecting them.
Trump's Immigration Plan Draws Criticism From Both Parties
President Trump's immigration proposal was unveiled last night, and while it gave both Democrats and Republicans some of what they want, it also elicited plenty of criticism from both parties.
After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down
Since taking over as president of Planned Parenthood in 2006, Cecile Richards has led the organization through numerous political fights. Those conflicts have intensified under President Trump.