Running As An Independent: Liberating But Tough
In Iowa, a state senator is trying to keep his seat after leaving the GOP because of Donald Trump. Sen. David Johnson's bid illustrates the promise and perils of independent runs.
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How Lax Regulations Make It Easy For Politicians To Run 'Zombie' Campaigns
An investigation has uncovered dozens of old, seemingly delinquent political campaigns spending money long after the actual campaigning is over. Christopher O'Donnell of the Tampa Bay Times talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about how lax regulations make it easy for former politicians to tap into campaign funds.
Supreme Court Pass Means Pennsylvania Must Redraw Congressional Maps In 10 Days
All 18 of the state's congressional districts will have to be redrawn by Feb. 15 to comply with a state Supreme Court order that ruled the districts were drawn in an overly partisan manner.
Cybertraining Election Officials For This Year's Voting
Varying levels of preparedness were on display at an Orlando meeting between Florida election officials and staffers from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
VP Pence Visits Pennsylvania To Campaign In Congressional Special Election
Vice President Pence campaigned in western Pennsylvania on Friday, defending a reliable GOP House seat that Democrats are making a bid in hopes to pick up with a candidate, who on paper at least, has a resume that could convince right-leaning voters to back him.
As GOP Mulls 2018 Agenda, Trump Asks Lawmakers To 'Give A Little' On Immigration
Congressional Republicans are holding their annual policy retreat to debate their 2018 policy agenda and the political stakes for the party this midterm election year.
Rep. Trey Gowdy, Who Gained Attention With Benghazi Hearings, To Retire
The South Carolina congressman is the 34th Republican and ninth committee chairman to retire ahead of midterm elections that could see significant GOP losses.
8 Key Moments And Themes From Trump's 1st State Of The Union Address
In case you missed the State of the Union address, here's what you need to know.
Koch Brothers, Behind Tea Party Wave, Face Democrats' Rising Tide In 2018
The libertarian political network is rallying donors with a $400 million plan to support Republicans and fend off Democratic gains in the midterm elections.
Frelinghuysen Exit Adds To House GOP Retirement Woes
The Appropriations Committee chairman's decision opens up a competitive New Jersey district that President Trump only narrowly carried in 2016. Thirty-three GOP House members are now retiring.