Another Budget Bump May Be Coming for the NIH
Senate appropriators are once again hoping to establish a pattern of funding increases for the agency.
Clinton Has Enough Delegates to Claim the Democratic Nomination
The former State Department chief becomes the first woman in line for a major-party nomination in U.S. history.
Members of Congress Make a Lot of Money, But Are They Overpaid?
Lawmakers’ pay has been frozen for years. Whether that should change—and how much they deserve—is up for debate.
The CDC Says 279 Pregnant U.S. Women Have Tested Positive for Zika
The CDC is now reporting that nearly 300 women in the U.S. and its territories have the virus.
Ted Cruz Picks Carly Fiorina to Be His Potential Running Mate
In a last-ditch effort to halt Donald Trump, the Texas senator reportedly prepares to unveil the former tech exec.
Top Public-Health Officials Join Political Fight Over Emergency Zika Funding
“I don’t have what I need right now,” says director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Senate Hearing on Airport Security Gets Bogged Down on Local Issues
Transportation Security Administrator Peter Neffenger fields some very specific questions from lawmakers.
Poll: Voters Are Backing Anti-Muslim Proposals
Measures floated by Ted Cruz and Donald Trump garnered strong backing in a post-Brussels survey.
The Stakes Are High in the Ohio and Florida Primaries
A Trump loss in either state would be heartening for the establishment hoping to beat him.
Will Mitt Romney’s Anti-Trump Pitch Work?
The former presidential candidate paints the front-runner as indecent, but he may not have advanced the establishment’s cause very much.
Carly Fiorina Gets Shut Out of Debate
An intense lobbying effort from the former Hewlett-Packard executive didn’t convince ABC News to let her into the next Republican debate.
The Federal Government's Response to the Zika Virus
The World Health Organization declared its spread an international emergency. But American officials have taken a calmer tone.
The Death of a Divisive Refugee Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a measure to beef up screening for Iraqi and Syrian refugees. But debate over the refugees is far from over.
What's Next for the National Institutes of Health After Its Big Funding Boost?
Congress rallied around the agency this year.
Gary Johnson Is Running for the Libertarian Nomination for President
The former New Mexico governor hopes to be the Libertarian Party’s nominee, but is realistic about his prospects in the fall.
NIH Could Soon See a Significant Funding Boost From Congress
Health-research advocates are pleasantly surprised by the budget numbers coming out of Congress.
Congress's AUMF Debate in the Wake of the Paris Terrorist Attacks
The Paris attacks have brought new proposals, but legislators seem no closer to passing a resolution.
Thanksgiving Comes During a National Debate Over Syrian Refugees
Last November, politicians sparred over Obama’s executive action on immigration. This year, it’s the Syrian refugee debate that’s tapping into concerns about American identity.
State Releases Another Trove of Hillary Clinton Emails
The sixth such release, of more than 7,000 pages, includes references to Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck, monkey butts, and emojis.
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