With Reid Out, Republicans See An Opportunity
Democrats argue the top Senate leader's retirement might be a good thing. But it's going to set off a scramble to replace him in one of the most hotly contested races in 2016.
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6 Things You Might Not Have Known About Harry Reid
The senator from Nevada was raised in a home built of scavenged railroad ties and with a toughness that has carried him through his life and political career.
Sen. Harry Reid Says He Won't Seek Re-Election
The Democratic leader later told Nevada Public Radio he was endorsing Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate's No. 3 Democrat, to succeed him as minority leader when his term ends in 22 months.
What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.
Reid Backs N.Y.'s Schumer To Succeed Him As Senate Democratic Leader
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid made the endorsement on Nevada Public Radio after saying earlier today that he won't seek re-election in 2016.
Skinny Jeans, Expanded Waistlines, And A Washington 'Fix'
Congress has acted 17 times to prevent a cut in Medicare doctors' payments. But the so-called Doc Fix has always been like that pair of jeans you keep in your closet, hoping someday they'll fit.
How Senate Democrats Will Choose Their Next Leader
Closed-door leadership elections are held on a given day, but really take place over years of interaction and commerce among caucus members. Ideology and issues are not the paramount concern.
Air War In Yemen May Come At The Expense of Coalition Against ISIS
Most of the members of the coalition conducting air strikes in Yemen, are also members of the U.S.-led coalition in Syria that's been waging an air campaign against the self-styled Islamic State.
WATCH: Obama, A 'Wire' Superfan, Talks To Show's Creator David Simon
The president called the show "one of the greatest, not just television shows, but pieces of art in the last couple of decades." Their conversation was about the effects of the war on drugs.
Indiana's Governor Signs 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Among other things, the controversial new law would allow owners of businesses in the state to deny services to same-sex couples.