Politics & Policy
Americans say they’re worried about climate change – so why don’t they vote that way?
According to a survey, “record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming.” But voters do not identify climate issues as key drivers of their voting decisions.
7 years ago
Virginia lieutenant governor resists calls to step down
Virginia's embattled lieutenant governor has urged authorities to investigate sexual assault allegations made against him but hasn't heeded calls to resign.
7 years ago
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches 2020 presidential bid
"We are tired of the shutdowns and the showdowns, of the gridlock and the grandstanding," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a snowy, cold outdoor event in a park in Minneapolis.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers press for rule changes on civil asset forfeiture
Lawmakers on the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee approved a package of bills Thursday. Criminal justice advocates praised the bills, many said they could go further.
7 years ago
Gov. Wolf’s Pa. budget plan: What is and isn’t within reach
GOP lawmakers broadly like Wolf’s plans for workforce investment and education investment. But other things, not so much.
7 years ago
Warren makes presidential bid official with call for change
Sen. Elizabeth Warren made her bid for the presidency official on Saturday, grounding her 2020 campaign in a populist call to fight economic inequality.
7 years ago
Could Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan challenge Trump in 2020?
Hogan's known for his no-nonsense demeanor. Unlike most elected Republicans, Hogan has spoken out against Trump.
7 years ago
New evidence emerges of possible wrongdoing by Trump inaugural committee
The Trump inaugural appears to have overpaid for space at Trump’s Washington hotel, a possible violation of the law. Federal prosecutors are probing the festivities.
7 years ago
Pelosi shows pragmatic streak in pursuit of border deal
Pelosi is set to endorse a split-the-differences deal on government funding that appears on track to give President Donald Trump at least some barriers on the border.
7 years ago
Booker taking 2020 campaign, social-justice message to Iowa
Sen. Cory Booker took his message of social justice to Iowa, where he visited with residents and black leaders Friday on his first trip as a Democratic presidential candidate.
7 years ago
Humanitarian aid arrives for Venezuela — but Maduro blocks it
The aid convoy arrived at the Colombian border city of Cucuta, The Associated Press reports, but Maduro and the military have blocked the Tienditas bridge.
7 years ago
Despite few details and much doubt, the Green New Deal generates enthusiasm
The resolution has few details, but it aims to overhaul the U.S. economy and spread wealth more evenly.
7 years ago
Philly Councilman Allan Domb drops $32,000 on poll as 2019 mayors race approaches
After spending $32,000 for political poll, Philly City Councilman Domb stays mum on whether he’ll challenge Mayor Jim Kenney this year.
7 years ago
Whitaker: I have ‘not interfered’ with Mueller investigation
Facing a contentious and partisan congressional hearing, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker insisted that he had "not interfered" in the Russia investigation.
7 years ago
Hunting on Sunday? Pa. Senate considers lifting ban
A bill that could allow Sunday hunting has passed through the Senate's Game and Fisheries Committee and is awaiting consideration before the full chamber.
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