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Trump Backs Package Of Changes To Criminal Justice System As Lame-Duck Session Begins

10:45pm November 14, 2018

The president's support is a big win for activists who have been pushing for criminal justice measures that roll back the stiff penalties imposed as a part of America's decades-long "war on drugs."

The electoral map In 2016. President Trump upended it, and the 2018 midterms show where it may be reverting to prior trends heading into 2020.

Politics & Government

What 2018 Elections Could Tell Us About The 2020 Presidential Map

8:17am November 09, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Florida remains the most important state for Trump in his re-election, and Republicans are just barely hanging on in big races. Democratic gains in Rust Belt states could spell trouble.

A volunteer stands in front of an American flag before President Trump speaks at a rally last week in Indianapolis. Indiana is a key Senate battleground state for the GOP.

Politics & Government

Key Questions The 2018 Election Will Answer

7:00am November 04, 2018

by Mara Liasson

Voters will give the final judgment on Tuesday, determining not just the control of Congress — but also the very future of American politics.

Open enrollment for 2019 health plans begins Nov. 1 on HealthCare.gov and on most state insurance exchanges.

Looking For ACA Health Insurance For 2019? Here's What To Expect

5:23pm October 31, 2018

by Alison Kodjak

Throughout the U.S., subsidies are available to reduce the price of 2019 policies sold on state and federal insurance exchanges. But promotion of the insurance is varying widely from state to state.

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A van belonging to Cesar Sayoc covered in blue tarp was towed by FBI investigators to FBI Miramar Headquarters. The suspect was arrested in connection to the string of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democrats across the country.

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Fingerprints, DNA And Social Media Posts Helped FBI Identify Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc

6:50pm October 27, 2018

by Gabriela Saldivia

Vitriolic tweets and pro-Trump social media posts add context to the background of Cesar Altieri Sayoc, the man in connection with the homemade pipe bombs sent to top Democrats and liberal donors.

Shelton Allwood joined other demonstrators in Miami last year calling for continued protection for people who have pre-existing medical conditions.

2 Moves By Trump This Past Week Could Reshape U.S. Health Insurance In Big Ways

6:29pm October 27, 2018

by Julie Appleby

Frustrated that Congress hasn't repealed the Affordable Care Act, the administration continues to make moves that chip away at the ACA's nationwide protections and give states more control.

President Trump arrives with Sen. Dean Heller in Nevada on Saturday for a campaign rally.

Politics & Government

Nevada GOP Sen. Heller — Once A Trump Critic — Now Embraces President In Tight Race

10:09am October 24, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Heller is considered the most vulnerable Republican in the 2018 midterms. He's defending his vote on the GOP health care bill and touting a close relationship with the president.

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Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, pictured speaking at an event in September, died after a fight broke out in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul earlier this month, according to Saudi state TV.

Politics & Government

Jamal Khashoggi Died In Istanbul Consulate, Saudi State TV Reports

11:27pm October 19, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

Saudi officials admit the journalist died in a fight at the country's consulate in Istanbul. The announcement reverses repeated claims by the Saudis that he had not died there.

Utah Republican Rep. Mia Love and her Democratic challenger, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, shake hands during a debate on Monday in Sandy, Utah.

How Does A Red Seat Turn Blue? Utah Race Tests Democrats' Strategy To Take The House

3:21pm October 19, 2018

by Scott Detrow

As the national Democratic Party shifts to the left, control of the House in November very likely rests on moderate Democrats beating Republicans in red districts Donald Trump carried handily in 2016.

Women gather for a rally and march at Grant Park on Saturday in Chicago to urge voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections.

Politics & Government

Voter Turnout Could Hit 50-Year Record For Midterm Elections

9:30am October 18, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Half of eligible voters might go to the polls this fall, which would be the highest turnout level in a midterm election since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.