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New Jersey's push to legalize recreational marijuana stalls

New Jersey lawmakers dealt a blow to the prospects of legal recreational marijuana use in the state Monday, when the state ...

Donald Trump

The Latest: Intel panel postpones hearing with Trump adviser

The Latest on Congress and the special counsel's Russia investigation (all times local): 5:45 p.m. The House intelligence ...

Donald Trump

Dems grapple with Mueller's findings; GOP exclaims 'move on'

Disappointed Democrats grappled with special counsel Robert Mueller's findings on Monday, calling evening strategy sessions ...

Laura Kelly

Kansas' new Democratic governor vetoes GOP tax relief bill

Kansas' new Democratic governor on Monday vetoed a tax relief bill approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing ...

Rep. Jose Serrano to retire at term's end, cites Parkinson's

Rep. Jose Serrano, a 16-term Democrat from the South Bronx, said Monday he has Parkinson's disease and will retire at the end ...

New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall won't seek Senate re-election

New Mexico Senator Tom Udall announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020 in a move that opens up a secure ...

The Latest: Departing senator warns against unauthorized war

The Latest on Democratic Sen. Tom Udall's not running for re-election (all times local): 1:00 p.m. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is ...

5 questions Congress will have for Boeing, FAA this week

The relationship between Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration, which has set the global standard in aviation safety ...

The Latest: May won't support no-deal Brexit without House

The Latest on Brexit (all times local): 3:45 p.m. Prime Minister Theresa May says she will not lead Britain out of the ...

Bernie Sanders

'Medicare for All' stirs up divisive issues for 2020 Dems

The "Medicare for All" legislation that's become a clarion call for progressives has two little-noticed provisions that could ...

The Latest: Graham eyes FBI use of dossier in Russia probe

The Latest on the conclusion of the special counsel's Russia investigation (all times local): 11:35 a.m. The Republican ...

Donald Trump

Mueller finds no Trump collusion, leaves obstruction open

Special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence President Donald Trump's campaign "conspired or coordinated" with Russia to ...

A more skeptical high court to hear redistricting challenge

Last year, proponents of limiting partisan politics in the creation of electoral districts needed to win over Justice Anthony ...

Harris sends message to old-guard: Every era has its end

California Sen. Kamala Harris sent a subtle signal to the old-guard of Democratic politics that every era has its end. At an ...

Prayuth Chan-ocha

Military-backed party leads Thailand's post-coup election

A military-backed party has taken the lead in Thailand's first election since a 2014 coup, preliminary results showed, ...

Oversight or overreach? Democrats wrestle with Trump probes

For many Democrats, Robert Mueller's investigation has long stood as their best, last chance to take down President Donald ...

Mueller offers no answer on whether Trump obstructed justice

When it comes to whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice, special counsel Robert Mueller drew no conclusion at all.

Donald Trump

The Latest: Pence claims total vindication in Mueller report

The Latest on President Donald Trump and the special counsel's Russia investigation. (all times Eastern time): 8 p.m.

The Latest: UK's May scrambles to win over Brexit critics

The Latest on Britain's debate over leaving the European Union (all times local): 9 p.m. Embattled Prime Minister Theresa May ...

The Latest: Candidates push for new Democratic leadership

The Latest on the 2020 campaign season (all times Eastern): 7:40 p.m. Democratic presidential candidates are making it clear ...