Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a tattoo on his ...

Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon speaks for more than 22 hours to protest Trump amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Led by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats seized the Senate floor on Wednesday to protest President Donald ...

A campaign that started as a liberal working-class revival has turned into an apology tour.

And just a couple of weeks ago, the GOP had every reason to feel threatened: A young, union-backed veteran and oyster farmer ...

Government shutdown could impact SNAP benefits

We are now entering Day 22 of the government shutdown, which is on track to becoming the longest in the nation’s history.

Trump’s potential $230 million DOJ payment would be astonishing — even for him

The idea of a president convincing his own Justice Department to furnish him with nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in taxpayer cash seems too absurd to take seriously.

Former Chicago gang leader asks Pritzker for clemency following Trump pardon

CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders asked Gov. JB Pritzker for clemency Wednesday after winning a ...

USDA to reopen field offices for farmers starting Thursday, despite shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will resume core operations at 2,100 field offices to help farmers access critical aid, ...

Who are the 5 California Republicans who could lose their congressional seat if Prop 50 passes?

Learn more about the representatives whose seats are targeted by Democrats in California's special election on Proposition 50 ...