Republican

Demonstrators with pink hats begin to gather in Washington for the Women's March on Jan. 21, 2017, the first full day of Trump's presidency. Now, many women have turned that energy into elections.

Midterm Messages: Women Are Owning 2018, But So Is Trump

10:04am June 05, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The dominant storylines from the 2018 primaries so far have been that women have dominated and the president has had his own relative success — and a big impact on GOP congressional candidates.

Democrats running for the California 39th Congressional district, from left, Mai Khanh Tran, Sam Jammal and Andy Thorburn, speak to voters during a rally held by Swing Left at Carolyn Rosa Park in Rowland Heights, Calif., on May 19.

Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California

7:01am June 03, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.

Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill allowing adults to carry firearms without a license and signed a bill to let private agencies deny placing a child for adoption based on religious beliefs.

National

In A One-Two Punch, Oklahoma Governor Angers LGBTQ and Guns Rights Activists

5:51pm May 12, 2018

by Alexis Diao

Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill allowing adults to carry firearms without a license. She signed a bill to let private agencies deny placing a child for adoption based on religious beliefs.

Rick Colyer votes at the Durham County Library North Regional in Durham, N.C., Tuesday.

Politics & Government

4 Takeaways From The Big Primary Kickoff Night

9:13am May 09, 2018

Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division.

In 2015, newly elected Speaker of the House Paul Ryan shakes hands with outgoing Speaker John Boehner alongside House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi at the U.S. Capitol.

Ryan's Speakership Makes 7 In A Row Ending In Frustration — Or Worse

12:09pm April 12, 2018

by Ron Elving

If being speaker of the House remains the most coveted job on Capitol Hill, it has also become the most frustrating. And to be frank, it's more likely to crash a career than to cap it these days.

Wendy Vitter, with her husband, David Vitter, after he was reelected to the Senate in 2010 despite being linked to the "D.C. Madam" scandal. Wendy Vitter is now nominated for a judgeship.

Wendy Vitter, Wife Of 'D.C. Madam' Senator, Faces Thorny Hearing To Be Federal Judge

9:50am April 11, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

Known for standing by her scandal-plagued husband former Senator David Vitter, Trump judicial nominee Wendy Vitter appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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President Trump participates in a meeting with leaders of the steel industry at the White House on Thursday.

Politics & Government

A Week 'Lost In The West Wing Reality Show'

3:53pm March 03, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

"The chaos at the White House seems to be getting worse," a veteran Republican strategist said. Here's a look at one of the more unpredictable weeks in the Trump presidency thus far.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy McGuire pitches herself to caucus-goers in the Roosevelt High School Auditorium in Des Moines during the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 5, 2018.

It's Iowa Caucus Time (Already?)

3:48pm February 06, 2018

by Clay Masters

The Iowa caucuses, closely watched during presidential election years, have more of a local focus during midterm election years but aren't totally devoid of presidential chatter.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (right) toured public schools in Puerto Rico this week with Puerto Rico Secretary of Education Dr. Julia Keleher (left) and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló (second from left).

What Tax Reform Could Mean For Education; DeVos Visits Hurricane-Hit Islands

2:14pm November 11, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The education world is watching the GOP tax proposals closely, in our weekly roundup.

Demonstrators protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3 about partisan gerrymandering. Pew research finds Americans are split into multiple factions — beyond the two major parties.

2-Party System? Americans Might Be Ready For 8

12:56pm October 24, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

A new Pew poll finds that while there are still two major parties in America, there are stark divisions within each.