Author: Ledyard King, USA TODAY

Former vice president Joe Biden hopes to move past the allegations when he addresses a union Friday. Don’t expect an apology tour, one analyst says.

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.

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 thesystem used to certify the safety of Boeing’s 737 Max 8 airplanes in wake of two deadly plane crashes abroad.

Betting it will be unpopular in 2020, Sen. McConnell and the GOP want a vote on the Green New Deal, which is backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Democrats agree that climate change needs to be addressed. Pronto. But they’re divided on if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal is the answer.

House is poised to pass a reform bill expanding voting rights, limiting secret campaign donations and forcing presidents to release tax information.

Republicans back much of Donald Trump’s energy agenda but many of them part ways on the president’s plan to massively expand offshore drilling.

News of a White House effort to create a panel to counter climate science is the latest chapter in a public relations war on global warming.