In the Trump age, political polarization in the United States has never been higher. Groups like Better Angels are promoting civility to lower angst.
Author: Ledyard King, USA TODAY
‘The era of self-regulation is over:’ Congress launches antitrust probe into Google, Facebook
The House Judiciary Committee’s investigation into Google, Facebook and other Big Tech firms is the latest setback for Silicon Valley.
Disaster aid passes Congress after months of delays over costs, border wall and Trump’s feud with Puerto Rico
The House Monday passed a bipartisan disaster aid bill aimed at helping victims of California wildfires, Midwest flooding and tropical hurricanes.
Democratic debates: DNC Chair defends rules to get on stage, says they ensure a ‘fair shake’
Amid criticism that new rules to determine who gets on the debate stage are arbitrary, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez called them fair.
Navy confirms request to keep USS John S. McCain out of sight during President Trump’s visit
The Navy confirmed it received a request to keep the USS John McCain out of view of President Donald Trump’s sight during his visit to Japan recently.
McConnell blocked a late-term justice nominee for Obama but helped confirm one for Reagan 30 years ago
Mitch McConnell blocked Obama’s Supreme Court pick ahead of the 2016 election. In 1988, McConnell voted for Reagan’s pick under similar circumstances.
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.
House passes $17 billion in disaster aid but divide over border wall funding, help for Puerto Rico hinders deal
The House passed a $17-billion disaster aid package for flood, fire and hurricane victims but the assistance is stalled over border security and Puerto Rico.