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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-K.Y. (left), and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

President Trump has been losing support on the strength of the economy, America's position on the global stage and his Twitter habit.

Trump Fails To Reach Beyond Base As Independents' Disapproval Grows

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that independents were willing to give President Trump a chance once he took office, but now they're increasingly dissatisfied with his performance.

Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

This GOP Health Bill Proposes New Limits To Medical Malpractice Awards

The bill H.R. 1215 would limit awards for non-economic damages — such as pain and suffering — to $250,000. President Trump supports the bill, but many others across the political spectrum don't.

During a protest in Caracas this week, an opposition activist stands near graffiti against a constituent assembly proposed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to rewrite the constitution. A political and economic crisis has spawned often violent demonstrations by protesters demanding Maduro's resignation.

Venezuelan Police Helicopter Fires On Supreme Court, Interior Ministry

President Nicolás Maduro says the helicopter fired on Venezuela's Supreme Court and Interior Ministry in what he called a failed "terrorist attack" aimed at ousting him from power.

Author Michael Wallis says there are modern lessons to learn from the Donner Party — primarily about the fatal combination of ignorance and arrogance. Above, an undated drawing of the pioneers, looking to make their way West.

'What Would You Do?' Author Wants To Stop Sensationalizing The Donner Party

In The Best Land Under Heaven, Michael Wallis chronicles the saga of a band of pioneers who resorted to cannibalism after getting stranded en route West. He says "there's so much more" to the story.

In this June 18, 2015, photo, a prisoner walks near his crowded living area in Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore, Ala. Tuesday's ruling comes in a class action lawsuit brought by inmates who argued the conditions violated the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

Alabama Prisons Ruled 'Horrendously Inadequate,' Must Improve

A U.S. District judge issued the ruling Tuesday in a class action lawsuit brought by inmates who argued the prisons' conditions were cruel and unusual punishment.

San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole speaks during a council meeting, Dec. 12, 2016.

SANDAG Reform Bill Wins Backing Of San Diego City Council

In a 5-4 vote, the San Diego City Council has decided to support a bill in Sacramento that would make big changes to the county’s regional planning agency, SANDAG.

Anthony Scaramucci, an adviser to President Trump, was the subject of a story posted to CNN.com that was eventually retracted. Three journalists resigned over the story, and CNN has apologized to Scaramucci.

CNN Resignations A Sign Of The High Stakes In Covering Trump's Administration

Three investigative journalists have quit after the network retracted a story about a congressional inquiry into a link between Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci and a Russian investment fund.

Here's a suggestion. Just stop. Both throw down your rackets, mid-point, and walk away.

Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game

John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.

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