Under 10 percent of new Citi Bike and Divvy bike docks are sited where residents suggested using interactive online maps,…
The current government shutdown is now the longest in American history, affecting about 800,000 federal employees.
History shows that Congress can play an important role in checking a president's power.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has transformed from a liberal into an authoritarian leader who uses the tools of…
Are Democrats or Republicans more caring about others? One study of the role compassion plays in politics provides some…
We asked experts on ethics, constitutional law and European political history to analyze Trump's Oval Office address.…
Interviews with immigrants health service providers in metro Detroit reveal a climate of fear that may affect the health…
Many states are arguing over how to draw district lines. But drawing legislative district lines is an exercise in tradeoffs.
The popular opinion is that presidents win government shutdowns, but a review of polling evidence paints a different picture.
Declaring a national emergency would grant Trump sweeping powers to build a wall between the US and Mexico. Here, immigration…
Maduro, who starts his second term on Jan. 10, has rigged elections, jailed rivals and plunged Venezuela into crisis. But…
In the US, non-whites have higher birth rates and make up the bulk of new immigrants. As white people lose their demographic…
Estimates of modern slavery vary widely, whether they try to pin down numbers in the U.S., across the globe or just in certain…
Obama's plan to withdraw from Afghanistan had several facets and was part of a wider strategy in the Middle East.
Banned since 2011, pork-barrel spending may well help Congress pass bills on schedule. Now, a powerful Democratic lawmaker…
Despite the #MeToo movement, women in politics still face challenges in talking openly about gender equality.
Most Congresses since the 1970s have passed more than 500 laws, ranging from nuclear disarmament to deficit reduction. Will…
Law enforcement officials aren't trained in recognizing hate crimes, leaving national numbers on these attacks unreliable.
Elections are supposed to hold politicians accountable: Officials who fear losing their seat will work harder for voters.…
First elected in 1987, Pelosi offers decades of experience at building coalitions and she excels as a Democratic fundraiser.…