Pelosi elected speaker, will lead Dems confronting Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts — or worked to stop her. Pelosi was electedRead More
New Congress gavels, more diverse, ready to confront Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House and Senate gaveled into session Thursday swathed in history, returning the first woman to the speaker’s office and ushering inRead More
Pelosi poised to become House speaker, making history
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts — or worked to stop her. Pelosi is poisedRead More
Sanders contrite as 2016 aides face harassment allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and his chief lieutenants are offering contrition as some of his 2016 campaign staffers face allegations ofRead More
Report: Virginia politician misused staff for personal tasks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics says former Republican Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett misused staffers for tasks such asRead More
Baker to discuss schools, transportation as new term begins
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is planning to discuss ways to improve the state’s education and transportation systems as he begins his secondRead More
Trump says he fired Mattis, who left over Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he fired Jim Mattis as defense secretary. But the retired Marine general actually resigned in protest over Trump’sRead More
Judiciary panel sets hearing date for Trump’s AG pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for later this month for President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, WilliamRead More
Talks go nowhere as partial gov’t shutdown enters 13th day
WASHINGTON (AP) — No one budged at President Donald Trump’s closed-door meeting with congressional leaders, so the partial government shutdown persisted over his demand forRead More
New GOP rivalry? Romney bolts into Washington, blasts Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee and incoming Utah senator, has quickly set himself apart from other Republicans in the newRead More