More From James Oliphant
Fringe Candidates Putting Republicans' U.S. Senate Hopes At Risk
Republican voters' embrace of fringe and divisive candidates is jeopardizing the party's goal of taking control of the U.S.
Jul 29, 2022
After Roe, High Stakes For Michigan Ballot Measure To Protect Abortion Rights
The latest front in the U.S. war over abortion was waged last week during an idyllic summer evening on Michigan's lakeshore.
Jul 03, 2022
'Abject Failure': Abortion Rights Movement Fractures Over Post-Roe Future
Badly stung by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.
Jun 24, 2022
San Francisco District Attorney Faces Recall Effort Amid Crime Concerns
Voters in San Francisco are poised to recall the city's progressive district attorney, Chesa Boudin, on Tuesday in what has become a nationally watched test of frustrations over rising crime.
Jun 07, 2022
San Francisco District Attorney Recalled Amid Crime Concerns
Voters in San Francisco recalled the city's progressive Democrat district attorney, Chesa Boudin, Edison Research projected on Tuesday in a nationally watched test of frustrations over rising crime.
Jun 07, 2022
San Francisco Voters Oust District Attorney In Test Of Crime Concerns
San Francisco voters on Tuesday recalled the California city's district attorney, Chesa Boudin, a progressive Democrat who instituted criminal justice reform, in a nationally watched test of frustrations over rising crime and gun violence.
Jun 07, 2022
U.S. Senate Candidate Fetterman 'Almost Died' From Stroke, Vows To Return To Trail
John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania and the state's current lieutenant governor, said on Friday that he "almost died" from the stroke that has kept him off the campaign trail, indicating that his condition was graver than initially suggested.
Jun 03, 2022
Ahead Of U.S. Midterms, Democrats Struggle To Find Footing On Violent Crime
Fed-up Democrats in San Francisco and Los Angeles, liberal-leaning California cities reeling from COVID-era spikes in homicides and gun violence, may punish their own party at the polls next week over its criminal justice policies.
Jun 03, 2022
Texas School Shooting Leaves American Parents Angry, Anxious, Resigned
Melissa Zeidan was running errands in her San Francisco neighborhood on Tuesday - filling her car's gas tank, returning some clothes - while two of her young children were at school.
May 25, 2022
Midterms: Takeaways From Tuesday's U.S. Primary Elections
The match-ups for a high-profile governor and U.S. Senate race in November's midterm elections took shape in Georgia on Tuesday.
May 24, 2022
Takeaways From Tuesday's U.S. Primary Elections
The match-ups for some high-profile U.S. congressional and gubernatorial races in November's midterm elections began to take shape in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Tuesday.
May 17, 2022
Three Takeaways From Tuesday's U.S. Primary Elections
The match-ups for several high-profile U.S. congressional and gubernatorial races in November's midterm elections began to take shape in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Tuesday.
May 17, 2022
The Golden Ticket: Will Trump's Endorsement In Ohio Race Burnish Or Tarnish His Star Power?
Josh Mandel, a leading contender to win the nomination in the U.S.
Apr 22, 2022
Trump Says He 'Probably' Wouldn't Return To Twitter If Musk Reinstated His Account
Elon Musk's takeover bid for Twitter has prompted speculation that he would restore Donald Trump's account if he succeeds in purchasing the social-media platform.
Apr 14, 2022
From School Boards To Statehouses, Conservative Moms For Liberty Push To Grow Influence
Last month, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds surrounded herself with members of the conservative parents-rights group Moms for Liberty when she signed a bill that outlawed transgender students from playing girls' sports.
Apr 06, 2022
Four Takeaways From Biden's First State Of The Union Speech
U.S. President Joe Biden faced a formidable challenge in his first State of the Union speech, after a year in office buffeted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a jittery economy and now Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 02, 2022
Governors' Races In 'Blue Wall' States Carry High Stakes For Voting Rights
Democrats are in jeopardy of losing their long-time firewall against new voting restrictions in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin should Republicans who support such curbs win competitive governors' races in those states in November.
Feb 18, 2022
Some Gun-Toting Texans Embrace Democrat's Call For Tougher Firearm Laws
This year, seven congressional Democratic candidates in the state have embraced gun reforms, and all of them have been endorsed by the firearms safety group founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Sep 19, 2018
Jolted By Ex-Allies' Criminal Cases, Trump Faces Election And Legal Risks
Within minutes of each other in separate courts, former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was found guilty on tax and bank fraud charges, while Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to a range of charges.
Aug 22, 2018
