Nicole Goodkind
Staff Writer
Nicole Goodkind is a political reporter with a focus on Congress. She previously worked as a reporter for Yahoo Finance, where she covered fiscal and monetary policy. Before that she wrote about music and culture for Paper Magazine, The Today Show and Fuse TV. Nicole is a native New Yorker.
Poll Puts Beto O'Rourke Ahead of Ted Cruz in Texas
The new poll contrasted with one from a day earlier that showed Ted Cruz with a nine-point lead.
Ted Cruz May Have Violated Texas Law With Campaign Mail
“I’ve never seen this kind of mail from a campaign before, or even a legitimate organization. That should tell you something about Ted Cruz,” says Gene Wu, Texas state legislator.
Ted Cruz Sending Donation Mail Disguised as Summonses
"I wasn't likely to vote for Cruz before, but certainly not now," one recipient of the mailer told Newsweek.
Hurricane Florence Will Mean Bacon Prices Rise: Analyst
“North Carolina is the second producing state of pork in the country. They have over three million head of hog and a lot of those hogs are going to be wiped out because of the storm.”
Democrats Still Have Shot at Senate Majority
"The race for the Senate is through red, rural America in states like Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia.”
Stormy Daniels' Trump NDA Was Bungled By Texas Notary
The agreement, which paid Daniels to stay quiet about her alleged affair with the president, was signed by Daniels but not properly witnessed and documented by notary Erica Jackson, according to to records obtained this week by the Dallas Morning News.
How to Help After Hurricane Florence: Volunteer, Donate
Hurricane Florence was expected to bring catastrophic flooding.
Hurricane Florence: How Zoos Keep Animals Safe
“Zookeepers are dedicated people who will drive through anything to help the animals,” explained John Davis, director of animal care and welfare at Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Republicans Propose New Tax Cuts as Deficit Grows
“This is a plan built on quicksand—sinking in the very debt that finances it," said the anti-deficit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Donald Trump on 9/11: Never Forget Rudy Giuliani
“Rudy Giuliani did a GREAT job as Mayor of NYC during the period of September 11th. His leadership, bravery and skill must never be forgotten. Rudy is a TRUE WARRIOR!”
Roger Stone: Trump Voters See AG Sessions as Brain-Dead
Stone said the president should fire the “insubordinate hillbilly” and send him “back to Alabama.”
Obama: Republicans Lack 'Backbone' to Protect Democracy
The former president used his first public speech in a while to warn of what he called a serious problem within the Republican Party.
Lou Dobbs Calls President George W. Bush a Liberal
President George W. Bush was “a radical... What would you call him? A liberal himself. He wasn’t a conservative," Lou Dobbs claimed.
Trump to Allow Permanent Detainment of Migrant Minors
"This is an astonishing new low in one of our nation’s darkest hours. And Republicans in Congress refuse to do anything about it," said Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez.
Roy Moore Sues Sasha Baron Cohen for $95 Million
Failed Senate candidate and judge Moore is suing comedian Sasha Baron Cohen for "defamation" after Cohen used Moore for a segment in his prank television show.
Jeff Sessions May Try to Regulate Social Media Sites
The attorney general is acting on President Donald Trump's assertion that social media sites are biased against conservatives.
Democrats Embrace Diversity, but Republicans Slower
"...the GOP looks like the America of 1950. The motto of the Republican Party should be: diversify or die," said Brad Bannon, a Democratic political analyst.
Progressive Ayanna Pressley Hoping to Win Big
Ayanna Pressley could be following in the footsteps of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Andrew Gillum.
Cruz Says 'That's Great' to Irish Joke About O'Rourke
"Send him back to Ireland!" screamed the Cruz supporter of O'Rourke.
Jon Kyl, Former Arizona Senator, to Replace John McCain
Jon Kyl will serve out at least some of the remainder of John McCain's six-year term ending in 2022, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said Tuesday.
Fox Host Says Gillum Should Apologize to DeSantis
Laura Ingraham wants Andrew Gillum to apologize for being offended by possibly racist remarks
Best Quotes From Joe Biden's Eulogy for John McCain
"My name's Joe Biden," he began the speech. "I'm a Democrat, and I loved John McCain."
WATCH LIVE: Senator John McCain's Arizona Memorial
Biden is scheduled to speak about McCain at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Warren: Weed Bill Will Get Vote if Dems Win Senate
The STATES bill, which would end federal meddling in marijuana regulation, has some bipartisan support.
Black Progressive Andrew Gillum Wins Florida Primary
The Bernie Sanders-backed progressive pitched himself as an outsider who must fight decades of "muscle memory" around what a
governor nominee is supposed to look like.
New Poll Has O'Rourke Within Striking Distance of Cruz
Beto O'Rourke is narrowing the gap between him and Texas Senate opponent Ted Cruz, particularly among independents.
McSally Embraces Trump During Bitter Arizona Primary
Martha McSally is leading the Arizona GOP Senate primary, but she has had to shift her campaign to respond to recent attacks from her more conservative primary opponents.
Arizona Senate Race About One Issue: Immigration
Over a third of Republicans say that immigration is the top problem in America,.
Florida Elections Come Down to Trump vs. Establishment
In Florida, it's Trump vs. "the swamp," and the outcome could determine the future of the Republican Party.
Kelli Ward, Arizona GOP Senate Hopeful, Is Pro-Trump
When Kelli Ward ran against John McCain in 2016, she said he was too old and might die in office.
Jacksonville Shooter Was Competitive Video Gamer
David Katz was found dead at the scene in what appeared to be a suicide.