Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
In a stunning upset, the 28-year-old socialist, whose mother was born in Puerto Rico, unseated Democratic stalwart Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's diverse 14th Congressional District.
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Poll: Democrats Fired Up Against Trump In Midterms, But GOP Rallying Around Him
A new Pew poll finds that Americans on both sides of the aisle are more enthusiastic than usual about voting this fall and the president is a bigger factor than at any time in more than three decades.
Family Separation Is Trump's Immigration Policy. Here's Why He Won't Own It
The policy is unpopular, and vulnerable Republicans in competitive districts stand to be punished by voters in the midterms if this continues much longer. So Trump is trying to flip the script.
As Vote On ZTE Sanctions Looms, Some U.S. Lawmakers Focus On A Bigger Chinese Telecom
Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei is the world's third-largest seller of smartphones, and a few powerful senators say they want to ban it entirely from the U.S. amid national security concerns.
Immigration Debate Shines Spotlight On Divided House GOP
House Republicans are struggling to find consensus on an immigration bill that can unify the GOP's ideological divide over how to address the legal status of people brought to the U.S. as children.
Trump Organization Deals In Asia Fuel Debate On Emoluments Lawsuit
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said the conflict between Trump's foreign-policy decisions and his business ventures "epitomizes why the founders put that emoluments clause into the Constitution."
Immigration Clash In Congress Coming In June
Lawmakers thought the immigration debate was over, but a group of House Republicans is agitating for a floor showdown later this month. The House GOP Conference will meet Thursday to strategize.
One More To Go: Illinois Ratifies Equal Rights Amendment
The passage comes 36 years after the ratification deadline set by Congress. Some say the votes are merely symbolic — but the ERA's backers disagree.
Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett Acknowledges Alcoholism, Won't Seek Re-Election
The announcement follows recent reports that Garrett and his wife routinely demanded that office aides perform menial tasks for the couple, including watching their dog.
Will Democrats Win The House This November?
Democrats are hoping that President Trump's unpopularity propels them back into power in Congress. There's lots of prognosticating, but here's what you should actually watch for.