Republicans

Rob Quist, the Democrat who's running for an open U.S. House race in Montana, campaigns at the University of Montana on April 27, 2017. Quist is a political newcomer who's a well-known country singer in the state.

A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election

12:30pm May 01, 2017

by Eric Whitney

Democrats hope a singing cowboy in Montana will become their party's latest candidate to mobilize enthusiasm and money against Republicans in a special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.

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Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the National Rifle Association's 2016 convention in Louisville, Ky.

Politics & Government

Trump To Be First Sitting President Since Reagan To Address NRA

5:00am April 28, 2017

by Miles Parks

During his campaign, Trump spoke about the recent rash of mass shootings in the U.S. and suggested that restrictive gun laws had left the victims unable to return fire and defend themselves.

Democratic congressional candidate Jon Ossoff poses with supporters outside the East Roswell Branch Library in Roswell, Ga.

Republicans Look To Avoid A Political Headache In Georgia

11:20am April 18, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Democrats hope Jon Ossoff can clear 50 percent in the special election to succeed now-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in a race they've tried to make a referendum on President Trump.

Politics & Government

Virginia Foxx Says Fight For Obamacare Repeal Isn't Over

10:41am April 13, 2017

by Keri Brown

Congress is on spring break and many representatives are back in their home districts, including U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-5th), who was in Winston-Salem this week.

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President Trump speaks at a reception for senators and their spouses in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday.

Reality Check On Trump Calling For Bipartisanship On Health Care

12:39pm March 29, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president told a bipartisan group of senators that there will be a deal on health care. "It's such an easy one," he said, adding that it will "happen very quickly." But it's hardly that easy.

House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., finds himself the center of attention after playing something of a dual role — Trump supporter and independent investigator.

Trump Supporter Or Investigator? 5 Problems For Devin Nunes And Trump White House

12:10pm March 28, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats are calling for Nunes to recuse himself from the Russia investigation after it was revealed he was on White House grounds the day before announcing evidence of Trump's team being surveilled.

President Trump suffered a major defeat when the GOP health care legislation failed to be brought for a vote in the House on Friday. What transpired endangers all of Trump's agenda moving forward.

Trump's Agenda May Be Doomed Unless He Learns That 'Little' Stuff Matters

10:25am March 27, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president showed little interest in policy details. If he continues to focus superficially on getting a win instead of learning, Republicans warn that his priorities will continue to be derailed.

President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010. Since then, the bill has been a battering ram for Republicans. But they're struggling to replace it under President Trump.

Obama: 'America Is Stronger Because Of The Affordable Care Act'

5:44pm March 23, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The former president celebrated the seventh anniversary of his signing of the Affordable Care Act on the day Republicans had planned to start the process of gutting it in celebration.

The Republican health bill is in jeopardy with resistance from conservative House members. The bill's fate could have big implications for President Trump.

In Major Blow To Trump, GOP Health Care Bill Vote Delayed

4:37pm March 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The bill faced opposition from the center and right within the party. And Trump, for all his efforts at deal-making, hasn't been able yet to secure the votes.

President Trump attends a meeting on health care at the White House last week. The bill is facing opposition from all sides. Without its passage, everything else on Trump's agenda could be slowed.

Trump Faces Critical Phase, As He Tries To Make His Rhetoric Reality

2:49pm March 20, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The GOP deadline to pass health care is the first week of April. If it doesn't happen, everything else gets pushed back. Trump's agenda faces two big tests this week, from the Supreme Court to Russia.