Washington's Bickering Motivates New U.S. Nonpartisan GroupsFollowing this week's government shutdown and the 2016 election, in which both parties nominated historically unpopular candidates, there's new energy in the movement to reclaim the political center.
Texas Democrats Don't Have Candidate For GovernorAfter high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the Democratic party in Texas now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: with no major candidate to run.
Obama Says He'll Focus On Helping New Generation Of LeadersPresident Barack Obama says one of his missions after leaving office will be to develop a new generation of leaders on issues such as climate change, criminal justice reform and expanding health coverage.
Leaderless Democratic Party In Dire Straits After GOP SweepsIn what appeared to be a wave election, Republicans secured the White House and majorities in the Senate and the House and in governor's mansions and state legislatures across the country.
Clinton, Warren Meet For First 2016 Campaign EventWith the primary season over and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders fading from the spotlight, Elizabeth Warren is stepping up to reclaim her role as leader of the Democratic Party's progressive.
Sanders Says He'll Work With Clinton To Transform PartySanders said in a capstone livestream address to his political followers that the major task they face is to "make certain" Donald Trump is defeated.
Elizabeth Warren, Comic Book Hero? Senator Is Latest To StarHer parents didn't hail from the planet Krypton, and she was never bitten by a radioactive spider, but that hasn't stopped Elizabeth Warren from starring as a comic book hero.
Clinton, Sanders Spar During New York DebateHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders aggressively challenged each other's judgment to be president in Thursday night's Democratic debate, sparring over Wall Street banks, how high to raise the minimum wage and gun control.
Texas GOP Rejects Proposed Secession Ballot InitiativeSupporters said the idea of "Texas independence" might be popular enough to bolster voter turnout without having any practical effect.