Clash Over Abortion Stalls Health Bill, Again
As Congress considers a bipartisan bill to keep premium prices down on the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, a long-standing fight over abortion reappears.
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Democrat Conor Lamb Appears To Have Won Pa. Special Election. Here's What It Means
The candidates are separated by just hundreds of votes. That's a big turnaround from President Trump's 20-point victory in 2016. It has many Republicans worried about a possible Democratic wave.
4 Questions Ahead Of The Special Election In Pennsylvania
President Trump won the congressional district by 20 points in the 2016 election. But the race is close, and Republicans are spending heavily to try and stave off a public-relations disaster.
NPR Poll: After Parkland, Number of Americans Who Want Gun Restrictions Grows
More than 9 in 10 Americans support mandatory background checks for all gun buyers. That's one finding in a new NPR/Ipsos poll that shows an increasing level of support for gun control policies.
Trump Supports Improving Background Checks, But Will That Mean Action?
The president is meeting with students and teachers about school safety this week. The White House says he supports improving background checks, but the issue has languished after past shootings.
Where Redistricting Fights Stand Across The Country
Here's your guide to the state of redistricting in six key states. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide three major cases this term that could determine how districts are drawn for the next decade.
Conservatives Warn Speaker Ryan To Hold The Line On Immigration
Members of the Freedom Caucus warned of political consequences for House Speaker Paul Ryan if he brings an immigration bill to the floor that they believe breaks promises made by President Trump.
A White Supremacist May Be The Only Republican Running For A Seat in Congress
The Illinois GOP has failed to keep a gadfly candidate, white supremacist Arthur Jones, from being the only Republican congressional candidate on the general election ballot this year.
House Passes Funding Extension After Trump Says 'I'd Love To See A Shutdown'
The bill to keep the government funded until March 23 goes to the Senate, which is expected to change it. Senate leaders say they are closer than ever to reaching a long-term budget deal.
The State Of Our Politics Is Divided, Mistrustful And Engaged
More than ever, Americans seem to be taking sides not according to issues or ideology but according to their political tribe. But the public is also more politically engaged than ever before.