'Enjoy the basement!': New members of Congress move in
WASHINGTON- Near the cafeteria of the Rayburn House office building, right next to the trash bins, is a drab room…
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Democrats back first transgender member of Congress
At a Democratic caucus meeting Tuesday, Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) watched as her colleagues reached out and offered their support…
Trump's Cabinet picks will test the independence of the Senate.
WASHINGTON- Since he began taking over the Republican Party nearly a decade ago, President-elect Donald Trump has demanded ever-increasing levels…
What can Trump really do on day one? A guide for the worried.
WASHINGTON- President-elect Donald Trump made hundreds of promises during his campaign, including dozens that he promised to implement from “day…
How does the electoral college work?
After all votes are cast in this year's presidential race, the count will begin to be reported. But in America's…
Can a Democrat in Trump country pull off another big upset?
AMBOY, Washington— Two years ago, one of the country's biggest political upheavals took place here, amid the radiant greenery of…
NASA will search for signs of life on one of Jupiter's moons
In 2015, Bill Nye was on Marine One with President Obama. The television personality and science advocate was officially there…
Column: Too corrupt for reality TV? There is always Congress as plan B
Like his spirit animal, Donald Trump, Rep. Clay Higgins first sought out reality TV before taking his shtick to Washington.…
Endorsement: George Whitesides for Congressional District 27
If the Democratic Party had to come up with an ideal candidate to challenge Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, a former…
Coffee prices are rising: wake up and smell the climate change
Most Americans don't think twice about leaving half a glass of water on the table when leaving a restaurant. Only…