Nonreligious Americans Remain Far Underrepresented In Congress
Only one member of Congress is religiously unaffiliated, but more than 1 in 5 Americans is.
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After Backlash, Including From Trump, House GOP Drops Weakening Of Ethics Office
After a late-night vote and an ensuing public relations debacle, House Republicans reversed themselves on a decision that would have taken the teeth out of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
What A Congress' First Bill Tells Us About The Nation's Political Priorities
When the new Congress convenes, Republican leaders will focus on dismantling Obamacare. The first bill introduced in past congressional sessions gives a timeline of political history.
Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And Trump
By refusing to respond to the sanctions, Russian President Putin spurned Obama and kept up what has looked like a public bromance with the president-elect, who in turn called him "very smart!"
North Carolina Judge Blocks Attempt To Strip Governor Of Some Powers
The judge temporarily blocked a law removing the State Board of Elections from the governor's control. The Republican-controlled Legislature's action was called a "power grab" by Democrats.
As U.S. Confronts Russia, Trump's Admiration Of Putin Is Consistent
Once again, President-elect Donald Trump is praising the Russian president as a stronger and more strategic leader than Barack Obama.
Trump And Company Prepare Inaugural Address In The Shadow Of Tradition
The inaugural addresses often remembered best were delivered at the worst times in our national history: Abraham Lincoln with Civil War looming, Franklin D. Roosevelt in the depths of the Depression.
Obama Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Cyberattacks
The White House announced Thursday a number of actions in response to hacking aimed at the U.S. election. "All Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions," President Obama said.
10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like
The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.
Trump Reverses Obama Criticism, Touts New Jobs In Brief Remarks
The president-elect announced plans for the creation of 8,000 jobs in the U.S. tied to the Japanese firm SoftBank, which pledged big investments in American jobs after Trump was elected.