California’s two-tier economy mirrors Great Britain’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Forty years ago this month, I began a 9,000-mile tour of California, gathering data, conversations and observations about…
How a government shutdown may affect federal agencies
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the…
Shutdown nears as congressional leaders meet with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting…
Top US Republican urges vote on Russia sanctions after Ukraine trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just back from a congressional delegation trip to Ukraine, a senior Republican said he’s more…
Social Security’s retirement age language may change
Brothers91 | E+ | Getty Images Deciding when to claim Social Security retirement benefits is a big decision…
Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative…
Texas redistricting fight shakes up US Senate race
HOUSTON (AP) — Just as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred was holding a town hall near the…
Newsom signs legislation for California special election on redistricting
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed…
Texas Democrats announce end to walkout over gerrymandered US House maps
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats said Monday that they were ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican…
Texas Democrats set plan to end walkout over Republicans’ redistricting effort
CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked…
Trump tax law mostly benefits the rich, leaves poorer with less, CBO says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’stax and spending law will result in less income for the poorest Americans…
JD Vance visits Indiana as Trump pushes for GOP-led redistricting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AP) — As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republican-run states to redraw congressional boundaries,…