‘There Isn’t Hope for Us:’ Once Dominant, California Republicans Are on the Ropes – New York Times

New York Times 'There Isn't Hope for Us:' Once Dominant, California Republicans Are on the RopesNew York TimesLOS ANGELES — The California Republican Party — a once dominant power in the nation's largest state, the party of Earl Warren, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan — is teetering on the brink of irrelevance. The Democratic sweep of Orange County …Republican 'power grab' angers Democrats who defeated them in US midtermsStuff.co.nz After rough year, Orange County Republicans prepare to elect chairmanOrlando SentinelRepublicans Have Decided Democracy Is Not Good for ThemVICEChannel3000.com – WISC-TV3 –Rolling Stone –HuffPostall…

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In the Age of Trump, Can Scandal Still Sink a Politician? – New York Times

New York Times In the Age of Trump, Can Scandal Still Sink a Politician?New York TimesWhile many American politicians have weathered controversy so long as their supporters stuck by them, candidates and strategists say Mr. Trump has offered a new playbook for moving past even the most serious charges, one successfully deployed by both … us politics – Google News

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George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94 – New York Times

USA TODAY George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94New York TimesAnd he supplied a stream of entries into the American political lexicon. He talked about the “Big Mo” to describe the momentum that a victory in the Iowa caucuses had given his campaign. Tough moments were “tension city.” In asking voters not to pity …Tributes to George HW Bush pour in from former presidents, world leaders and celebsUSA TODAY George HW Bush dead at 94CNNPresident George HW Bush Remembered: He Taught Us To Be 'Kinder, Gentler'HuffPostWashington Postall 1,945 news articles »…

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Trump, Democrats at odds on migrants as violent clashes break out on US-Mexico border – Washington Times

Washington Times Trump, Democrats at odds on migrants as violent clashes break out on US-Mexico borderWashington TimesHomeland Security shut down a key border crossing Sunday amid the first signs of violence from the migrant caravans camped out on the Mexican side of the border, as politicians in Washington sparred over whether they should be admitted. A large number …Mexico's New Government Says No Deal With US on Asylum SeekersBloomberg Migrants in Tijuana Run to US Border, but Fall Back in Face of Tear GasNew York Timesall 5,095 news articles » us democrats…

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Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-Maria – The Seattle Times

Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-MariaThe Seattle TimesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor is imploring U.S. Congress to increase federal funding and approve several measures to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria, saying that the U.S. territory is still struggling more than a …and more » us congress – Google News

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Korean-American woman narrowly misses historic election to US Congress – The Japan Times

The Japan Times Korean-American woman narrowly misses historic election to US CongressThe Japan TimesDemocrats achieved a majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. A record number of women will serve in the 116th U.S. Congress, which maintains a Republican Senate, and will begin its session on Jan. 3, 2019. Kim, who was born …Korean American narrowly defeated in US Congress electionThe Korea Herald A Democratic Rout in Orange County: Cisneros's Win Makes It FourNew York TimesKorean-American defeated in US Congress electionKorea Timesall 432 news articles » us congress…

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