Congress seems to be on track to avert government shutdown
Congress seemed on track Wednesday to approving legislation that would avert a partial government shutdown over the weekend
Democratic Party
Schumer called Al Franken after new accuser emerged
The two met Wednesday to talk about Franken's future in the Senate, CBS News' John Nolen reports
Al Franken denies report he has decided to resign
Over 30 of Franken's Democratic colleagues in the Senate began calling on him to resign Wednesday after another woman accused Franken of kissing her against her will
Poll reveals if more Americans identify as Republicans or Democrats
It's unclear whether this edge will help Democrats win back control of Congress in the 2018 midterm elections next November
Democrats outraged over Senate GOP's last-minute tax bill reveal
Senate Republicans unveiled their final tax legislation — with scribbled handwritten notes — shortly before the vote was expected to take place
Trump slams Schumer and Pelosi for backing out of meeting with him
"They've been all talk. They've been no action," Trump said of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, who opted not to meet with him after he tweeted about them Tuesday
President Trump speaks on tax plan -- live updates
Trump spoke from the White House on Tuesday afternoon
Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez will not seek re-election after 13 terms in House
The late announcement gives potential successors to his Chicago-area district less than a week to gather signatures to get on the March 20 ballot
Texas Democrat Al Green and former employee sign joint statement about relationship
"As consenting friends, we both regret our former claims and have since then maintained our respectful relationship," wrote Green and Daniels
Senator is using Trump's "Pocahontas" jab to raise money
"Let's show Donald Trump that we're sick of his racist slurs by getting to work to fight his agenda," Warren wrote in a fundraising email
Congress has a daunting December to-do list
Spending. Immigration. Taxes. It's a lot to complete.
Remorseful Al Franken faces an uncertain future
Democrat who had become key player in party releases another statement of regret after sexual harassment allegations
Democrats in Virginia ask judge to block state from certifying results in one district
They say that voters were given the wrong ballots in the 28th District
Commentary: Why Republicans should be thankful (mostly) this Thanksgiving
Their poll numbers are sagging, and they're short on legislative accomplishments -- so what does the GOP have to be happy about?
NYC mayor: Bill Clinton would have to resign if Lewinsky scandal happened now
"If any president did that today — they would have to resign," said de Blasio of Clinton's sex scandal
Florida Democratic chairman resigns over creepiness
Stephen Bittel said it was "time for him to step aside" in the wake of a report about his behavior
Female former staffers of Al Franken come to his defense
On Thursday, Franken apologized after having been accused of groping and forcibly kissing radio anchor Leeann Tweeden
Democratic mega-donor dies amid "mental health issue"
The powerful Texas trial lawyer died after what his wife says was "a sudden onset and battle with a mental health issue"
Rep. Steve Cohen introduces articles of impeachment against Trump
"His train of injuries to our Constitution must be brought to an end through impeachment," said Cohen of Trump
Sunday: Mnuchin, Sanders, Scott
Tune into “Face the Nation” this week for the latest news on the GOP’s tax overhaul, Democratic election wins, the Russia probe and more
Report: Democrats close to 50-50 split in Virginia House of Delegates
If Democrats maintain that seat and pick up one more, they could win control
Exit polls: What's on the minds of voters in Virginia and New Jersey?
It's Election Day for Virginia and New Jersey, where the nation's only two gubernatorial contests are taking place
How to watch Election Day 2017
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey are heading to the polls to choose new governors
A short guide to Tuesday's big Election Day
All eyes will be on the Virginia's gubernatorial race, but it's not the only big contest Tuesday night
Bill Clinton delivers speech 25 years after his election
In his remarks, Clinton asked the audience to reflect on the character of the United States during speech at Georgetown University
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate as Israel votes today
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
U.K. charges 2 men linked to alleged terror plot against air base
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
