Secretive Nonprofits Back Governors Around The Country
In Missouri, a nonprofit group affiliated with Gov. Eric Greitens published the personal phone number of a lawmaker who criticized the governor's policies.
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Pollsters Find 'At Best Mixed Evidence' Comey Letter Swayed Election
Polling experts have conducted an autopsy on exactly why so many polls were off in the run-up to the 2016 election. They found that state polls were far off, in part because of late-deciding voters.
Scotland's One-Woman Rubbish Party Wins Seat In Local Elections
British publications were keen to point out that the "bin-focused party" won as many seats — one — in Thursday's elections as the right-wing UK Independence Party.
Health Care Vote Could Threaten Republican House Majority
Some of the most vulnerable House Republicans voted in favor of the GOP health care plan — and Democrats are already trying to use it against them ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
FBI Director Comey Says He Is 'Mildly Nauseous' About Potential Impact On Election
Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Comey said it was still the right decision to alert Congress about revisiting an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Here's How The Obama Presidential Center Will Look
The Center will be located in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago's South side and it will include three buildings — a museum, forum and library that surround a public plaza.
Noncitizens Will Soon Be Able To Vote In San Francisco — For School Board
"If you allow the children to attend school, why can't a parent have the right to vote?" said one parent. Some worry the move will complicate and jeopardize the integrity of the city's elections.
Clinton Blames 2016 Loss On Comey Letter, Russian Interference — And Herself
In her most frank comments to date after losing to Donald Trump, the Democratic nominee said that events in the final 10 days of the campaign ultimately cost her the White House.
A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election
Democrats hope a singing cowboy in Montana will become their party's latest candidate to mobilize enthusiasm and money against Republicans in a special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.
Marine Le Pen Aligns Herself With Mainstream Onetime Rival
Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she would choose a former rival as prime minister if she wins. It is the first time a mainstream party aligned itself with Le Pen's National Front.