In the Trump era, some congressional town halls are packed with protesters
Even in reliably red districts like Jason Chaffetz's in Utah, angry protesters are booing and yelling at officials over healthcare and President Trump
Democratic Party
Democrats' Baltimore retreat to include “autopsy” report
Some celebrities are expected to headline the gathering, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chelsea Handler
Seven Democrats to watch in Washington
Without an incumbent president or a party chairman (yet), it's a new era for Democrats -- and here are the voices with the most sway in the party
What do Senate Democrats think of Neil Gorsuch?
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised an "exhaustive" debate on the judge, and other Democrats are weighing in on President's Trump's conservative nominee
Senate Dems to propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan: AP
They say they're hoping to find common ground with Trump but GOP leaders are seen as unlikely to warm to Dem plan
Lawmakers react to Trump's inauguration
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings said “I was hoping he would say more to bring the country together”
Things to watch now that Donald Trump is president
Now that Trump has been inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, here's what CBS News is watching
Obama to meet with Hill Democrats in Hail Mary play to save Obamacare
One of the president's biggest worries is that the incoming GOP government will repeal Obamacare
Ten big political questions for 2017
As the country enters a new year and a new administration in the White House, here are some of the biggest political questions for the year
Americans are hopeful for a better 2017, poll finds
A majority of poll respondents believes things are going to get better for the U.S. next year
Poll: Dems feeling less optimistic about party's future, Republican morale is up
A recently conducted Pew Research survey reveals partisan gap post election
N.C. GOP strips power from incoming Democratic governor
Republicans were on the cusp of an even greater power grab just weeks before Governor-elect Roy Cooper was set to start his term
Republican wins last Senate race
State Treasurer John Kennedy won the election to fill Louisiana's open Senate seat
Louisiana Senate race: Battle for 2016's last open seat
Republican John Kennedy won the "jungle primary" with a margin of 7.5 percentage points over Democrat Foster Campbell
Poll: Obama approval at highest point since 2012 reelection
The president has a 50 percent approval rating heading into his final months in office, a new poll found Monday
Congressional Dems concerned by Trump's early appointments
The Congressional Black Caucus called attorney general pick Jeff Sessions’ civil rights record “appalling”
Liberal politicians begin jockeying for control of Democratic Party
Democrats are still reeling from the outcome of the election last week
Sanders on Trump: We must "hold him accountable”
The former 2016 hopeful says Democrats need to think hard about why they lost and focus less on fundraising among the "liberal elite"
Sunday: Newt Gingrich, Bernie Sanders
Tune in Sunday for a look back at the stunning presidential election, and an analysis of what to expect from the Trump administration
Bush-era DNC chair says he wants to take over party
Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor, ran the "50 State strategy" during the Bush years
Election history lessons for investors
The stock market’s past performance after presidential elections offers some solace as this tumultuous battle finally ends
Court deals blow to Democrats' turnout efforts in one state
Order from nation's highest court overturns appeals court decision a day earlier that blocked new law
The 2016 Battle for the Senate
The stakes are high for Congress this election cycle. Republicans have to defend twice as many Senate seats compared to the Democrats, who only need to steal four seats if Hillary Clinton is elected, or five if Trump wins. Here are the Senate battleground states that could hand Democrats the congressional majority.
Boston law firm accused of massive straw-donor scheme
Small law firm that has supported Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, among many others, is accused of improperly funneling millions of dollars into Democratic Party coffers
Dems best hope in W.Va? Dad who once wanted to clone his dead son
Mark Hunt, a Democrat running for the 2nd Congressional District, is challenging Republican Rep. Alex Mooney, who has said he doesn't believe cloning is right
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
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Photos show Ukraine's Starlink was down during fatal strike
New charges filed ex-FBI officials related to Hunter Biden probe
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New details revealed in "People's Court" cold case murder arrest
Israelis living abroad spend thousands to fly in to vote in crucial election
