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'Don’t help elect Trump!' heckler shouts at Schultz
Although most have not used profanity, many political figures and media pundits have echoed the heckler's sentiments.- Elections
- January 29, 2019 @ 9:21 a.m. MST
Election 2020: The declared presidential candidates
The 2020 field is likely about to become crowded in the coming weeks. Here's a look at who has declared their intention to seek the presidency so far.- Elections
- February 19, 2019 @ 5:09 a.m. MST
Sen. Kamala Harris announces she's running in 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris of California announced that she is running to unseat President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.- Elections
- January 27, 2019 @ 3:32 p.m. MST
Trump campaign sending bricks to Pelosi, Schumer
The border wall is at the heart of what led to the partial government shutdown, which is now in its 28th day and the longest on record.- Washington
- January 18, 2019 @ 1:32 p.m. MST
Election 2020: The declared presidential candidates
The 2020 field is likely about to become crowded in the coming weeks. Here's a look at who has declared their intention to seek the presidency.- Elections
- January 17, 2019 @ 12:38 p.m. MST
Gillibrand expected to talk 2020 on Colbert
The New York Democrat has secured staff members and office space in anticipation of a presidential run.- Elections
- January 15, 2019 @ 5:42 p.m. MST
Elizabeth Warren formally moves toward 2020 run
"If we organize together, if we fight together, if we persist together, we can win. We can and we will" Warren told supporters in a video.- Elections
- January 1, 2019 @ 11:15 a.m. MST
New Trump border fencing coming in 2019
Crews will begin building the first new border fences under President Donald Trump in 2019, as well as several replacement projects.- Elections
- December 27, 2018 @ 8:12 a.m. MST
Trump tweets 'beautiful' barrier rendering
The rendering highlights spikes on top of the proposed barrier, which President Donald Trump described as "beautiful" and "totally effective."- Washington
- December 21, 2018 @ 6:25 p.m. MST
To oust Bill Nelson, Rick Scott spent a fortune
Self-funders usually lose, but Republican Gov. Rick Scott bucked the trend by spending a record $63 million to win Florida's Senate seat last month.- Elections
- December 10, 2018 @ 5 a.m. MST
Migrant families crossing border increase
There was a slight increase in the number of families captured after crossing the southern border illegally in November.- Washington
- December 6, 2018 @ 8:42 p.m. MST
N.C. GOP leader open to new vote in 9th district
"This has shaken us to the core," Dallas Woodhouse, executive director of the North Carolina Republican Party, told CNN.- Elections
- December 6, 2018 @ 4:21 p.m. MST
Avenatti will not run for president in 2020
Michael Avenatti, the media-savvy attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels who has alleged a sexual encounter with Donald Trump, announced that he will not run for president in 2020.- Elections
- December 4, 2018 @ 9:27 p.m. MST
Troops to remain at border until Jan. 31: Mattis
Thousands of active duty troops will stay on the southwest border until the end of January to deal with the arrival of caravans of migrants.- Elections
- December 4, 2018 @ 3:48 p.m. MST
Teachers in office: Won't 'throw away my shot'
Testing standards that don’t work. Lawmakers who don’t understand children. Teachers say their wins have brought these topics out of teacher lounges.- Education
- December 3, 2018 @ 5:26 p.m. MST
Brindisi beats Tenney in NY Congressional race
Claudia Tenney was an early and vocal supporter of Donald Trump and whose brash rhetoric had similarities to the president's.- Elections
- November 28, 2018 @ 6:19 p.m. MST
Hyde-Smith campaign tweets viral GIF about media
The tweet has received hundreds of comments, most in criticism of Hyde-Smith.- Elections
- November 28, 2018 @ 6:55 p.m. MST
Democrat TJ Cox declares victory in California
California Democrat TJ Cox declared victory Wednesday evening in California's 21st Congressional District, a victory that.- Washington
- November 28, 2018 @ 6:23 p.m. MST
Hyde-Smith defeats Espy, makes Mississippi history
GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith turned back a challenge from Democrat Mike Espy and made history as the first woman elected to Congress from Mississippi.- Elections
- November 28, 2018 @ 12:20 p.m. MST
Hyde-Smith takes early lead in Espy runoff
Secretary of state says number of absentees requested would indicate high turnout for runoff between Hyde-Smith, Espy.- Elections
- November 27, 2018 @ 7:40 p.m. MST
Migrant families still being separated at border
Immigration lawyers say border agents are again removing children from parents. The explanation? They’re protecting kids from criminal dads and moms.- Washington
- November 28, 2018 @ 3 p.m. MST
McConnell vows to stop bill to protect Mueller
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut down the possibility that the Senate might take up legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump.- Washington
- November 27, 2018 @ 4:58 p.m. MST
Calif. Dem takes lead after trailing 7 points
After trailing by more than 7 percentage points on election night, Democrat TJ Cox now leads Republican incumbent Rep. David Valadao.- Elections
- November 27, 2018 @ 10:33 a.m. MST
Will Beto run in 2020? He's not saying 'no'
At his last town hall as a member of congress, Rep. Beto O'Rourke left a 2020 run open, saying he and his wife decided "not to rule anything out."- Elections
- November 27, 2018 @ 9:58 a.m. MST
Mia Love: GOP paid price for approach to minorities
After Trump mocked her election loss, Mia Love said she wondered, "What did he have to gain by saying such a thing about a fellow Republican?"- Elections
- November 27, 2018 @ 5:16 a.m. MST
Mississippi Senate contest: Espy walks fine line on race
Michael Espy has tried to carefully walk the line on race in the Mississippi Senate contest even after the GOP' candidate's "public hanging'' remarks.- Elections
- November 27, 2018 @ 4:23 p.m. MST
GOP ads aim to prevent upset in Mississippi Senate race
Republicans have aired four television ads for every three paid for by Democrats in Mississippi's Senate race runoff.- Elections
- November 26, 2018 @ 9:24 a.m. MST
Here are the 3 House races still up for grabs
More than two weeks after the Nov. 6 election, The Associated Press has yet to call a pair of House races – both in The Empire State – and FiveThirtyEight, the data analysis website founded by statistician-turned-journalist Nate Silver, is questioning the AP’s call in...- Elections
- November 22, 2018 @ 11:19 a.m. MST
Will Ga. voter suppression charges reduce turnout?
Democrats worry that allegations of voter suppression could discourage minority and first-time voters from casting ballots.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 2:12 p.m. MST
Stacey Abrams won't concede in Ga. governor race
The result caps a bitterly fought contest to succeeded Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 1:59 p.m. MST
Kemp declares victory in Georgia governor race
Democrat Stacey Abrams is hoping that thousands of absentee and provisional ballots hold enough votes to force a runoff with Republican Brian Kemp.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 1:49 p.m. MST
Abrams looks for votes, Kemp begins transition
As Kemp began his transition into the Georgia governor's office, Abrams continued to press what her campaign described as a fight to get every vote counted.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 12:55 p.m. MST
Abrams files lawsuit to count rejected ballots
Republican Brian Kemp has declared victory, resigned as Georgia's secretary of state and named a transition team. He has urged Democrat Stacey Abrams to concede.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 12:51 p.m. MST
Ga. governor: Judge orders review of provisional ballots
Judge Amy Totenberg ordered officials to explain why each voter was required to cast a provisional ballot, and to establish a hotline or website where voters can determine whether their provisional ballot was counted.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 11:42 a.m. MST
No Love: Utah congresswoman, a Trump target, loses
The first black Republican woman elected to Congress in 2015, Mia Love lost by less than 700 votes against Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams.- Elections
- November 21, 2018 @ 11:17 a.m. MST
Hyde-Smith apologizes for 'hanging' comment
"For anyone that was offended by my comments, I certainly apologize," Cindy Hyde-Smith said during a Tuesday debate.- Elections
- November 20, 2018 @ 7:41 p.m. MST
Walmart wants donation back after senator's 'hanging' comment
Walmart is requesting that Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith return campaign donations in the aftermath of the Republican's controversial remarks.- Washington
- November 20, 2018 @ 4:18 p.m. MST
Pelosi fights to win back speaker's gavel
The California Democrat faces an open rebellion from a bloc of Democrats calling for a change in party leadership.- Elections
- November 22, 2018 @ 3:07 p.m. MST
Trump still faces Senate headaches despite GOP gains
While Republicans flipped their fourth Senate seat this week, the Senate will remain a tough place for Trump.- Elections
- November 20, 2018 @ 2:08 p.m. MST
Florida investigating potential election fraud
A state criminal investigation into the use of altered election forms is underway, expanding an investigation tied to the Florida Democratic Party.- Elections
- November 19, 2018 @ 3:46 p.m. MST
What the Florida midterm results mean for 2020
After the GOP wins in the gubernatorial and Senate races in Florida, Democrats wonder how they lost races polls had them favored to win.- Elections
- November 19, 2018 @ 3:53 p.m. MST
Report: Embattled Fla. elections official to resign
On Saturday, Brenda Snipes acknowledged that her office had misplaced more than 2,000 ballots during the Florida recount.- Elections
- November 19, 2018 @ 11:25 a.m. MST
Orange is the new blue: Dems sweep GOP bastion
California's Orange County, for decades a GOP stronghold, won't have any Republican U.S. Representatives after the Democrats swept its seven seats.- Elections
- November 18, 2018 @ 7:49 p.m. MST
Florida recount: Scott defeats Nelson after manual recount
The incumbent, Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson conceded Sunday afternoon after the results of the manual recount showed Rick Scott with 10,033 more votes.- Elections
- November 18, 2018 @ 4:14 p.m. MST
Florida recount: Smoother than 2000; Gillum out
Florida recount: Despite hoopla, Florida's elections mostly went as they were supposed to. But there's room for improvement. Gillum ends campaign.- Elections
- November 18, 2018 @ 10:40 a.m. MST
Gillum concedes in Florida governor's race
Andrew Gillum conceded his race for governor a second time Saturday night. After a machine recount had Ron DeSantis leading by more than 30,000 votes.- Elections
- November 17, 2018 @ 5:08 p.m. MST
Rick Scott's shot at winning Senate seat growing
Florida Democrat Bill Nelson's chances of beating Republican Rick Scott depend on everything breaking his way from court decisions to ballot counts.- Elections
- November 16, 2018 @ 4:34 p.m. MST
GOP lawmaker rebuked over response to aide's sexual harassment
The bipartisan panel rebuked a prominent Republican lawmaker, Mark Meadows, over his handling of accusations of sexual harassment against his chief of staff.- Elections
- November 16, 2018 @ 1:50 p.m. MST
Blue wave: How one 'badass' woman won her seat
What happened in Abigail Spanberger's district is not only emblematic of the 2018 election, but of political shifts across the US for the last decade.- Elections
- November 22, 2018 @ 12:57 p.m. MST
Democrats flip another House seat in California
Katie Porter’s upset in Orange County is a sign of changing times in a region once known nationally as a GOP fortress. The coastal county southeast of Los Angeles was home to President Richard Nixon, and President Ronald Reagan once likened it to a Republican heaven.- Elections
- November 15, 2018 @ 8:43 p.m. MST
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