NYT Admits Defeat on Warren’s Native American Claims: – DNA Can’t Tell Us About Identity’

This is not the week that Democrats were expecting to have. Right on the heels of their epic blunder in trying to stop Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court, they and their mainstream media mouthpieces clearly thought that Senator Elizabeth Warren's campaign to reembrace the "one-drop rule" and thereby "prove" her Native American claims would be a brilliant turn of fortune for the party.

South Carolina lawmakers to Trump: Save nuclear fuel project Source: AP

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and the state's congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to reconsider his administration's plan to shut down a half-built nuclear fuel facility in their state. A federal appeals court last week allowed the Energy Department to go forward with plans to close the multibillion-dollar facility at the Savannah River Site near Aiken.

Congress should ‘seize the moment’ and legalize marijuana after Canada: Ron Wyden

Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat, said Congress should follow Canada 's lead and federally legalize marijuana, citing economic benefits being reaped north of the border by retail weed sales starting Wednesday. "Congress should seize the moment, do the right thing and end the federal prohibition on marijuana once and for all by responsibly regulating and taxing cannabis like any other legal substance," Mr. Wyden said on the eve of Canada 's recreational marijuana law taking effect.

GOP on defense to explain pre-existing condition protections

This combination of file photos shows Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker, left, and his Democratic challenger Tony Evers in the 2018 November general election. Walker, who is seeking a third term, has been working for years to repeal Obama's health care law and signed off on the state attorney general joining the lawsuit against it.

DeWine not alone in GOP facing pre-existing conditions push

In this Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, file photo, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, left, and Ohio Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine wave to the crowd before a debate at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. The two candidates are working to distinguish their positions and stave off critics from the far right and left to win Ohio's high stakes governor's race.

Paul Ryan criticizes Trump for calling Stormy Daniels ‘Horseface’

'There's no place for that': Paul Ryan criticizes Trump for calling Stormy Daniels 'Horseface' and Lindsey Graham chimes in to say it doesn't do 'anything good' Daniels reached a $130,000 nondisclosure agreement with Trump lawyer Michael Cohen that Cohen testified Trump directed him to form The insult comes as the GOP is trying to protect incumbents in suburban districts where Trump's approval is low The retiring speaker was asked about the president's language a day after Trump went after Daniels, who claims she had a sexual affair with him in 2006, following a victory in a defamation lawsuit.

Heated Congressional races on pace to break fundraising records

This year's U.S. congressional campaign season is on pace to break fundraising records, driven in part by unprecedented hauls by at least five candidates from both major parties, according to a Reuters analysis of campaign finance disclosures. Candidates for the House of Representatives have collectively raised $1.2 billion from January 2017 through the end of September, more than the inflation-adjusted $1 billion record set at this point in the 2010 election cycle, according to Federal Election Commission data.

Resignation shakes up Alaska’s governor’s race

In a stunning October surprise, Alaska's lieutenant governor resigned Tuesday for making unspecified "inappropriate comments," imperiling the re-election hopes of Gov. Bill Walker, a man with whom he shared a brother-like bond. Walker, who has been locked in a tough re-election fight with Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy, had already been in talks with Begich.

Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over KhashoggiPresident …

President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Washington.

Endangered Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly tries to distance himself from ‘radical left’ in new ad

With less than a month to go until Election Day, Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., has released a new campaign ad painting him as a foil to the "radical left" and "socialists." As his fierce battle for re-election nears a close, Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly attacked the "radical left" and even sought to align with President Trump and former President Ronald Reagan.

The Latest: Cruz, O’Rourke trade barbs in Senate debate

The Latest on the Texas Senate race debate between Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke : Beto O'Rourke has evoked a nickname Donald Trump bestowed on his then-2016 presidential rival Ted Cruz, "Lyin' Ted," as the Democrat went on the offensive repeatedly during a Texas Senate debate in San Antonio. Early into the action, Cruz criticized O'Rourke for supporting a proposal that explored imposing a tax on oil production.

Midterm Election Could Reshape Health Policy

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks on a proposed protection plan for people with pre-existing health conditions, during a news conference on Capitol Hill, July 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks on a proposed protection plan for people with pre-existing health conditions, during a news conference on Capitol Hill, July 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Obamacare - as the Affordable Care Act is commonly known - won't be on the ballot next month. But the fate of the eight-year old health care law could be decided by which party wins control of Congress in November.

Senator apologizes for naming sexual assault victims in ad without permission

To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: Senator Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., attends a hearing in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2, 2018.