Passing The Torch, California Gov. Jerry Brown Tells Newsom, 'Don't Screw It Up'
Democrat Gavin Newsom is sworn in as California's new governor Monday, taking the torch from four-term Gov. Jerry Brown.
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A Guide To Who's Who In House Leadership For The 116th Congress
The Democratic leadership is diverse, representing the record number of women and minorities first elected. Republicans, however, have a leadership slate made up almost entirely of white males
Warren Kicks Off 2020 Presidential Campaign In Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., took her economic message to Iowa during her first campaign trip since announcing her exploratory committee for a presidential bid in December.
Elizabeth Warren Brings 2020 Bid Message To Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is in Iowa this weekend, kicking off her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
House Democrats Introduce Anti-Corruption Bill As Symbolic 1st Act
Democrats say the bill is for people who "feel left out and locked out from their own democracy." It addresses voting, political money, redistricting and ethics.
Profane Impeachment Call From Freshman Democrat Gets Quick Rebuke From Top Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi downplayed freshman Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib's expletive-laden call to impeach President Trump, and a top committee leader said it's too early to push for it.
RNC Members Want To Block A Primary Challenge To Trump, But The Rules May Stop Them
Some GOP activists are eager to stop party rivals from taking on — and possibly weakening — President Trump. But it appears to be too late to make changes for 2020.
Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts Won't Seek Re-Election In 2020
The 82-year-old lawmaker fended off tough primary and general election challenges in 2014. Some national Republicans hope Secretary of State Mike Pompeo might run for his seat next year.
What It Looks Like To Have A Record Number Of Women In The House Of Representatives
The 116th Congress has 127 female members — 102 of them in the House. That's far more than the previous record, but it also is far from gender parity.
Happy New Year, 2020 Is Here
The next presidential election doesn't happen for another 22 months, but the campaign is now already under way — with plenty of potential candidates making news this week.