‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US
These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.
These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.
P.J. O'Rourke has died; irreverent author and commentator was 74
P.J. O'Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverent "Gonzo" journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died. He was 74.
P.J. O'Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverent "Gonzo" journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died. He was 74.
Rep. Kathleen Rice to become 30th House Democrat to retire
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, making the New Yorker the 30th Democrat to announce they're leaving the House before November elections.
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, making the New Yorker the 30th Democrat to announce they're leaving the House before November elections.
Council candidate accused of trying to kill mayor candidate
A candidate for metro council in Louisville, Kentucky stands accused of trying to murder a candidate for mayor.
A candidate for metro council in Louisville, Kentucky stands accused of trying to murder a candidate for mayor.
Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed
A judge said Monday he’ll dismiss a libel lawsuit that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filed against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.
A judge said Monday he’ll dismiss a libel lawsuit that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filed against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.
Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
Angry over COVID rules, NY mothers get political
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, rushed out of event over bomb threat
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a Washington high school by Secret Service agents following an apparent bomb threat.
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a Washington high school by Secret Service agents following an apparent bomb threat.
Trump tells Joe Rogan to 'stop apologizing' over Spotify podcast
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Supreme Court sides with GOP in Alabama election map case
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.
NY towns considering secession over COVID mandates
Some towns in upstate New York opposed to mask mandates and other public health measures put in place during the pandemic are considering voting with their feet and switching counties.
Some towns in upstate New York opposed to mask mandates and other public health measures put in place during the pandemic are considering voting with their feet and switching counties.
Republican National Committee overwhelmingly votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for sitting on Jan. 6 panel
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
New York's new congressional maps face court challenge
A group of 14 New Yorkers in Republican-friendly communities filed a lawsuit Thursday in state court against Gov. Kathy Hochul, top Democratic lawmakers, the state board of elections and a state redistricting task force.
A group of 14 New Yorkers in Republican-friendly communities filed a lawsuit Thursday in state court against Gov. Kathy Hochul, top Democratic lawmakers, the state board of elections and a state redistricting task force.