Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn’t let Obama fill a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year but he’s OK with letting Trump do it.
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Bipartisan disaster relief package held up by lone GOP House member over border security
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy said border security and the national debt led him to object to a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill the Senate passed Thursday.
What you need to know about the 2020 election so far
The field of Democratic presidential candidates is starting to take shape. In June, 20 of them will participate in the first debates. Get caught up.
AOC hasn’t endorsed a 2020 candidate but Bernie Sanders could get a boost by partnering with her
Bernie Sanders is courting young voters as he vies for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Teaming up with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could help.
Harder to breathe: Haze, unhealthy air choking US national parks, study finds
Hundreds of America’s national parks are suffering significant levels of haze and air pollution, a National Parks Conservation Association study finds.
Polar bears, whales and sage grouse face threat under Trump’s energy agenda, critics say
Critics say Trump’s push to expand U.S. energy will hurt endangered wolves, polar bears, sage grouse and other animals. The administration disagrees.
Second woman accuses Joe Biden of inappropriate behavior: ‘I thought he was going to kiss me’
Amy Lappos of Connecticut said former Vice President Joe Biden grabbed her by the head and pulled her in to rub noses with him in 2009.
Disaster debacle: Divided Senate split on emergency aid that would help Puerto Rico, Midwest, California
The Senate failed to reach a deal on a multibillion-dollar disaster aid package, punting on aid to help Puerto Rico, California and the Midwest.
FAA chief defends safety certification process of Boeing 737 Max 8 planes involved in two crashes
FAA chief defends thesystem used to certify the safety of Boeing’s 737 Max 8 airplanes in wake of two deadly plane crashes abroad.
After Green New Deal goes down, Democrats try less ambitious approach to climate change
After seeing the Senate defeat the Green New Deal, House Democrats float a more modest approach to combating climate change: revive the Paris accord.