Politics & Government News

2:06 AM on Wednesday, May 20

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues

1:41 AM on Wednesday, May 20

In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”

1:28 AM on Wednesday, May 20

Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

9:47 PM on Tuesday, May 19

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

5:44 PM on Tuesday, May 19

5:21 PM on Tuesday, May 19

Venezuela’s government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasons

4:20 PM on Tuesday, May 19

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers’ citizenship

3:25 PM on Tuesday, May 19

The earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”

11:19 AM on Tuesday, May 19

Primary elections have been held in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania

10:25 AM on Tuesday, May 19

The South Carolina House has endorsed a plan to redraw its congressional districts to favor Republicans at the urging of President Donald Trump

9:40 AM on Tuesday, May 19

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff

9:09 AM on Tuesday, May 19

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as protests and blockades grip the country

7:37 AM on Tuesday, May 19

Israel’s finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank

4:13 AM on Tuesday, May 19

Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright

9:13 PM on Monday, May 18

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

9:05 PM on Monday, May 18

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers

9:03 PM on Monday, May 18

Former Senate race rivals U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones are headed to a rematch in Alabama's governor’s race

9:01 PM on Monday, May 18

Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his Republican House primary after a concerted effort by President Donald Trump to oust him through challenger and ultimate winner Ed Gallrein

9:00 PM on Monday, May 18

Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority

8:53 AM on Monday, May 4