U.S. Politics
Fact Check: Will HR-1 Give Taxpayer Money to Federal Campaigns?
First introduced in 2019, the HR-1, or the For the People Act, is being hailed by some as the next Voting Rights Act, while opponents are pointing to its key provisions as precursors to election fraud and misuse of public funding.
Trump Jr. Says Father's Speech Was 'Incredible ... Because I Was Involved'
The son of former president Donald Trump urged his supporters to watch his father's first major public appearance since leaving the White House.
John Fetterman Promises to Be 'Sedition-Free' As He Announces Senate Run
Pennsylvania's Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced his 2022 bid for Senate on Monday.
Fact Check: Does the Chinese Communist Party Own AMC, Legendary Films?
China's influence in Hollywood and the American movie industry has spread alarm for some social media users.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Is Running for Arkansas Governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted a campaign video announcing her bid for governor of her native Arkansas.
Patriot Party Has Already Been Trademarked, But Not by Donald Trump
It covers "political services and membership organization" analysis of public U.S. trademark office records shows.
Nearly 70% of Americans Don't Want Trump to Remain in Politics, Poll Shows
As he prepares to leave office, Trump's job approval is the lowest of his presidency as roughly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how he's handled being president.
D.C. Riot Like 'Bad B-Movie,' Crossed Threshold: Former German Minister
"What is politically possible" has changed in America, warned Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's former foreign minister.
Biden Says His Cabinet 'Will Be Historic' With 'More People of Color'
"The Biden-Harris cabinet, it will be historic," the President-elect said, promising a Cabinet that "looks like America, that taps into the best of America."
Here Are the Experts Joining Fauci on Biden's Health Team
"This accomplished team of leaders will bring the highest level of integrity, scientific rigor, and crisis-management experience to one of the toughest challenges America has ever faced," Biden said.
71% of GOP Voters Think Trump Committed to U.S. than GOP Lawmakers: Poll
Only 17 percent of Republicans who participated in the poll believed that Republican members of Congress held the best interests of the U.S. at heart.
If Trump Refuses to Leave White House, Secret Service Will Escort Him Out
"The Secret Service would escort him off, they would treat him like any old man who'd wandered on the property," one former official involved in the transition process between former President Barack Obama and Trump told Newsweek.
This Year's Elections Will Cost Nearly $14 Billion, Analysis Says
The study by the Center for Responsive Politics estimates that this year's elections will cost a skyrocketing $14 billion, with Democrats far outspending Republicans.
Fact Check: Did Trump Say He Wants to 'Lock Up' Michigan Governor Whitmer?
President Donald Trump on Thursday released a raw and uncut version of his interview with CBS News' 60 Minutes, where he was asked about comments he made toward Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, specifically if he wants to "lock her up."
Latest Mail-In Ballot Controversies Fact-Checked and Explained
The topic of mail-in voting has been a point of focus and controversy throughout the 2020 election season.
Hillary Clinton Says Trump's TV-Like Presidency is 'About to be Canceled'
Hillary Clinton compared President Donald Trump's first term to a reality television show and voters were saying, "You know, we've seen this before."
A Cow, a Fish Sandwich and Other Wild Things That Have Happened in Congress
This year has been anything but normal in the world of politics. That includes members of Congress.
Trump Says COVID-19 Victims Have Not 'Died in Vain' in Video on Economy
"We'll never forget those incredible people but they will not have died in vain," President Donald Trump said Friday.
Barr Worried About Mail-In Voting 'Undermining Confidence' in 2020 Election
Attorney General William Barr said that the usage of mail-in ballots could "open the floodgates of potential fraud."
Top Michigan Democrats skeptical of Biden's lead over Trump
A Real Clear Politics survey shows the former vice president with an 8.7 percent lead over Trump in Michigan, but some state Democrats say they are not feeling overconfident.
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders Would Beat Donald Trump: Poll
The poll, which was conducted The Economist and YouGov, surveyed 1,500 U.S. adults from March 15 to March 17.
Reagan Is Beating Obama in the Race To Name Things After Former Presidents
The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project's goal is to get something—anything—named for Reagan in each of the more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Obama? Well, there are some schools and a shaved ice treat. Here's why.
Mike Pompeo Refuses to Talk About Marie Yovanovitch During NPR Interview
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to discuss whether or not he had ever defended former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch in a Friday interview on National Public Radio.
Bernie Sanders Offers Advice on Avoiding Thanksgiving Political Arguments
Presidential candidate released a new campaign video Tuesday, offering advice on dealing with political arguments with family during Thanksgiving.
New Jersey Republican Says Kanye West Blackface Costume Wasn't Racist
Karl Eversmeyer, a GOP candidate running for township committee in Westampton, says the photos were taken out of context and that he will not "give in" to Democrats' demands.
Most Americans Want Trump to Cooperate with Impeachment Inquiry: Poll
The survey of 2,495 Americans by CBS News and YouGov found that 63 percent believed the Trump White House should cooperate with the impeachment probe.
Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Encourages Others to Come Forward on Ukraine
Daniel Ellsberg said it was "not too late" for other people on the now-infamous Trump-Ukraine phone call to become whistleblowers.
Susan Rice Slams 'Crazy' Trump Decision to Withdraw Troops from Syria
The former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said the decision was "appalling" because Kurds had been "promised our partnership."
Republicans Offer 'Impeach This' T-shirt in 2020 Fundraising Drive
Donations to fundraising pages are being split between state Republican parties and the official Trump 2020 re-election campaign.
Jacob Wohl Mocked After Claiming Elizabeth Warren Sex Scandal
The far-right conspiracy theorist has a history of peddling fake news and tried to concoct false sexual assault allegations against Robert Mueller.