Senate Takes Major Step Toward Repealing Health Care Law
Senate Takes Major Step Toward Repealing Health Care Law
By a 51-48 vote, the Senate approved a budget blueprint Thursday that would allow Republicans to gut the law without the threat of a filibuster.
Transition Briefing: Trump Says ‘I Think It Was Russia’ That Hacked the Democrats
Transition Briefing: Trump Says ‘I Think It Was Russia’ That Hacked the Democrats
President-elect Donald J. Trump conceded at his first news conference since July that Russia probably hacked the Democratic National Committee.
Trump Tells Congress to Repeal Health Care Law ‘Very Quickly’
Trump Tells Congress to Repeal Health Care Law ‘Very Quickly’
President-elect Donald J. Trump said he wanted to replace the Affordable Care Act as soon as it was repealed, but some party members want more time to consider an alternative.
Taking Aim at Trump, Leaders Strongly Affirm Findings on Russian Hacking
Taking Aim at Trump, Leaders Strongly Affirm Findings on Russian Hacking
In a hearing, top intelligence officials and senators of both parties pushed back forcefully in a display that seemed directed solely at President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation of the Establishment
Donald Trump Is Elected President in Stunning Repudiation of the Establishment
His surprise victory ended an erratic and grievance-filled campaign that took direct aim at his own party and long-held ideals of American democracy.
Presidential Election Live: Donald Trump’s Victory
Presidential Election Live: Donald Trump’s Victory
The 2016 campaign has been about changing demographics and shifting party coalitions as much as the two main candidates.
Melania Trump Wants to Focus on Social Media Bullying If She Becomes First Lady
Melania Trump Wants to Focus on Social Media Bullying If She Becomes First Lady
Melania Trump said Thursday she’d work to improve a social media culture that “has gotten too mean and too rough, especially to children and teenagers,” if she becomes first lady. In
Paul Ryan Says He’s Already Voted for His Party’s Nominee, Without Using Donald Trump’s Name
Paul Ryan Says He’s Already Voted for His Party’s Nominee, Without Using Donald Trump’s Name
Paul Ryan might be done defending Donald Trump, but the House speaker said Tuesday that he still followed through on his pledge to vote for the Republican Party’s presidential nominee. Speaker
Peter Thiel Defends His Most Contrarian Move Yet: Supporting Trump
Peter Thiel Defends His Most Contrarian Move Yet: Supporting Trump
The tech billionaire is known for bucking convention, but his backing of Mr. Trump’s presidential bid has outraged much of Silicon Valley.
Who’s Ahead in the Presidential Debate? What You’ve Missed
Who’s Ahead in the Presidential Debate? What You’ve Missed
As polls show Donald J. Trump losing in must-win states, he and Hillary Clinton will debate one last time.
Acrid Air and Dismay Linger in Firebombed G.O.P. Office in North Carolina
Acrid Air and Dismay Linger in Firebombed G.O.P. Office in North Carolina
Local Republicans described the attack as “political terrorism” as they picked through melted campaign signs and got back to work on Monday.
As a Black Republican Senator, Tim Scott Faces a Unique Donald Trump Issue
As a Black Republican Senator, Tim Scott Faces a Unique Donald Trump Issue
Instead of defending Mr. Trump, Mr. Scott argues that Hillary Clinton and her fellow Democrats are just as bad on race matters.
How Turned Off Are Voters? Check Out Tommy’s Diner
How Turned Off Are Voters? Check Out Tommy’s Diner
The Columbus, Ohio, establishment draws voters across the political spectrum. This year they share a distaste for both major-party candidates.
Some in G.O.P. Who Deserted Donald Trump Over Video Are Returning
Some in G.O.P. Who Deserted Donald Trump Over Video Are Returning
Several House or Senate members reversed themselves and are again supporting Mr. Trump to try to keep Hillary Clinton out of the White House.
Donald Trump Berates Paul Ryan and ‘Disloyal’ Republicans
Donald Trump Berates Paul Ryan and ‘Disloyal’ Republicans
In posts on Twitter, Mr. Trump criticized Republicans who had withdrawn support after a tape recording of him demeaning women became public.
Paul Ryan Will No Longer Defend Donald Trump
Paul Ryan Will No Longer Defend Donald Trump
Mr. Ryan dealt a hammer blow to Mr. Trump’s presidential candidacy, telling Republican lawmakers that he will no longer defend Mr. Trump and will focus instead on defending the majority in Congress.
Donald Trump Pushes Back Against Republican Critics and Signals He Will Make Bill Clinton an Issue at Debate
Donald Trump Pushes Back Against Republican Critics and Signals He Will Make Bill Clinton an Issue at Debate
Some strategists have suggested that Donald J. Trump should strike a humble tone, but many are bracing for the tenor of the debate to become even nastier.
Inside Trump Tower, an Increasingly Upset and Alone Donald Trump
Inside Trump Tower, an Increasingly Upset and Alone Donald Trump
Shunned by many Republicans over his lewd comments about women, Mr. Trump spent most of Friday and Saturday at his headquarters as his advisers pondered his next steps.
John McCain Withdraws Support for Donald Trump After Disclosure of Recording
John McCain Withdraws Support for Donald Trump After Disclosure of Recording
Mr. McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, became the latest party leader to distance himself from this year’s standard-bearer after a recording showed Mr. Trump speaking about women in
Donald Trump Says He Will Not Withdraw From Presidential Race After Leaked Video; Mike Pence ‘Offended’ By 2005 Remarks
Donald Trump Says He Will Not Withdraw From Presidential Race After Leaked Video; Mike Pence ‘Offended’ By 2005 Remarks
Donald Trump will “never” drop out. The embattled Republican presidential nominee told a pair of newspapers on Saturday that he has no intention of quitting the presidential race despite
Republicans Quick to Condemn Donald Trump After 2005 Video Leaked, But Few Pull Endorsements
Republicans Quick to Condemn Donald Trump After 2005 Video Leaked, But Few Pull Endorsements
Republicans were quick to condemn Donald Trump Friday. But pull back their endorsements? Not so much. In the hours after The Washington Post published a vulgar video of Trump bragging about his ability
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