Group Uses Marriage Counseling Methods To Help Bridge Political Divide
As the country's political gaps widen, the organization Better Angels hopes to close them with group counseling techniques.
Politics: Member Stations
Montana Monument May Expand Under Trump Administration
An area sacred to the Blackfeet tribe could become a national monument in the home state of Donald Trump's secretary of the interior.
Colorado Launches First In The Nation Post-Election Audits
It's the first state to try the method on a statewide basis. The audits involve a ten-sided die, a software algorithm and the assumption that "the reported winner didn't really win."
Judge Declares A Mistrial In Sen. Robert Menendez Corruption Trial
The Democratic senator from New Jersey had been accused of offering government favors in exchange for extravagant gifts.
Medicaid Expansion Takes A Bite Out Of Medical Debt
Medical debt is down across the country. In states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, the reduction is sharper.
Maine Voters Will Decide If They Want More Access To Medicaid
The state of Maine has wrestled for years over whether expanding its low-income health insurance program would help more people or be a budget buster. Now they're going to take it to a vote.
Millions Of Dollars Pour Into Washington State Special Election
At stake is control of the Washington state Senate, where the GOP holds a one-seat majority. It's currently the only Republican-held legislative chamber on the West Coast.
Bribery Scheme Or Just Friends? Sen. Menendez Trial Comes To A Close
The Justice Department alleges Sen. Bob Menendez accepted gifts from a friend including flights, trips to France and the Dominican Republic, and large political contributions.
Races For Governor Put Trump's Immigration Message On The Ballot
In the two states electing new governors this year, New Jersey and Virginia, once-moderate Republicans are running attack ads painting their Democratic opponents as weak on illegal immigration.
Need Help Picking An ACA Health Plan? Some States Are Reaching Out
States aren't getting nearly as much federal money this year to explain and campaign for Affordable Care Act policies. Some are trying to make up the shortfall; others lack the cash or political will.