U.S. Senate
Lexington's Cunningham Makes U.S. Senate Run Official
Candidates around the state made their initial pitches to voters as filing began for the 2020 races. Democrat Cal Cunningham appeared in Lexington to announce his long-anticipated bid for U.S.
Harris Wofford, Former Senator, Civil Rights Activist, Dies At 92
In a long public career, Wofford played a key role in JFK's election, marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and led AmeriCorps.
Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Miss. Senate Runoff After Racially Charged Campaign
Revelations about Hyde-Smith in recent weeks revived memories of the state's dark history of racism and violence. She prevailed over Democrat Mike Espy and has to run again in 2020 for a full term.
Judge Rules Native Americans in North Dakota Must Comply With Voter ID Law
The judge said allegations made by Native Americans seeking a waiver from the law gave the court "great cause of concern." But he was not willing to change election laws at the 11th hour.
Poll: Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that voters are worried that the lack of a civil tone and negativity in Washington will lead to violence, but they don't agree on who to blame.
Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote
As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.
Kavanaugh Passes Critical Senate Hurdle
A final vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is now expected this weekend. Barring a unforeseen development, his confirmation seems all but certain.
WATCH LIVE: Senate To Take Decisive Vote on Kavanaugh
The Senate is taking a procedural vote on whether or not to move Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination forward. Watch the proceedings on the Senate floor live.