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This is where House Democrats are searching for evidence of voter suppression

House Democrats plan to expand their probe into possible voter suppression to North Carolina and probably Kansas.

March 11, 2019 05:19 PM

From small-town Kentucky to the UN: Can Trump nominee Kelly Craft surprise the skeptics?

Diplomacy

From small-town Kentucky to the UN: Can Trump nominee Kelly Craft surprise the skeptics?

February 28, 2019 10:37 AM

Argentine soybean farmers sow ‘green gold’ to outlast the U.S.-China trade war

Trade

Argentine soybean farmers sow ‘green gold’ to outlast the U.S.-China trade war

November 30, 2018 12:00 AM

Is Mike Pompeo actively exploring a U.S. Senate race?

Congress

Is Mike Pompeo actively exploring a U.S. Senate race?

January 18, 2019 10:25 AM

Is Derek Schmidt ready for the spotlight? Kansas AG visits DC as he mulls Senate run

Congress

Is Derek Schmidt ready for the spotlight? Kansas AG visits DC as he mulls Senate run

January 18, 2019 05:00 AM

Missouri’s Josh Hawley, at Barr hearing, blasts FBI for scrutinizing Trump on Russia

Congress

Missouri’s Josh Hawley, at Barr hearing, blasts FBI for scrutinizing Trump on Russia

January 15, 2019 02:45 PM

Steve Watkins campaigned as an outsider. As a congressman, he’s hiring DC insiders

Congress

Steve Watkins campaigned as an outsider. As a congressman, he’s hiring DC insiders

January 14, 2019 12:57 PM

Trending Stories

Mueller report’s findings to remain under wraps until at least Sunday, sources say

March 22, 2019 05:37 PM

Trump response to Guaidó aide arrest: New financial sanctions on Venezuela

March 22, 2019 03:12 PM

Conservatives worried about Dems in Texas decide to leave Cornyn alone

March 22, 2019 02:23 PM

Were you affected by wildfires in 2017? FEMA might have given out your personal info

March 22, 2019 07:23 PM

Vice President Mike Pence: For the future of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro must go

March 22, 2019 09:25 AM

Josh Hawley to furloughed federal workers: No comment

Congress

Josh Hawley to furloughed federal workers: No comment

January 09, 2019 01:29 PM

Trump picked Kansas Republicans’ governor candidate. Will he do it again for Senate?

Congress

Trump picked Kansas Republicans’ governor candidate. Will he do it again for Senate?

January 09, 2019 05:00 AM

Sharice Davids shows ‘respect’ for Pelosi’s authority on Congress’ first day

Congress

Sharice Davids shows ‘respect’ for Pelosi’s authority on Congress’ first day

January 03, 2019 03:22 PM

‘Purple’ Kansas? Former federal prosecutor mulls Senate run against Pat Roberts

Congress

‘Purple’ Kansas? Former federal prosecutor mulls Senate run against Pat Roberts

December 17, 2018 05:07 PM

Trump invited the incoming Kansas governor to the White House. She said she was busy.

Politics & Government

Trump invited the incoming Kansas governor to the White House. She said she was busy.

December 13, 2018 02:46 PM

‘My 5-year-old could probably sort this out,’ Yoder says of border wall standoff

Congress

‘My 5-year-old could probably sort this out,’ Yoder says of border wall standoff

December 12, 2018 03:58 PM

Farm bill’s food stamp changes are largely symbolic despite GOP bid to tighten rules

Congress

Farm bill’s food stamp changes are largely symbolic despite GOP bid to tighten rules

December 11, 2018 08:00 AM

Lynn Jenkins sets up lobbying business — but she’s still a Kansas congresswoman

Congress

Lynn Jenkins sets up lobbying business — but she’s still a Kansas congresswoman

December 07, 2018 01:20 PM

Josh Hawley’s war against Big Tech could bring down small startups

Congress

Josh Hawley’s war against Big Tech could bring down small startups

December 06, 2018 04:15 PM

Blunt knocks Republicans for talking about CIA briefing on murder of Saudi journalist

Congress

Blunt knocks Republicans for talking about CIA briefing on murder of Saudi journalist

December 05, 2018 05:33 PM

China’s Xi wins optics game at G20 as he and Trump compete for Latin America

White House

China’s Xi wins optics game at G20 as he and Trump compete for Latin America

November 30, 2018 04:53 PM

Do we have a deal? Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts suggests farm bill compromise is imminent

Agriculture

Do we have a deal? Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts suggests farm bill compromise is imminent

November 28, 2018 01:52 PM

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