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The Colorado Senate, as seen on the first day of its 2018 session, Jan. 10, 2018 in Denver. A group called Unite America is determined to weaken the power of the two major political parties by trying to elect unaffiliated members in Colorado this fall.

With Voters Sour On Major Parties, Group Recruits 'None Of The Above' Candidates

Nearly 70 percent of voters say Republicans and Democrats fail to adequately represent the American people. One group is trying to help elect more unaffiliated candidates.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about voting during a rally at XS Tennis and Education Foundation, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Peoria Democrats hopeful Harris candidacy will unify party, add a 'new spark' to down-ballot races

Peoria County Democratic Party chairman Rick Fox said Biden's decision to step aside gives the party a chance to mend divisions and coalesce around a candidate.

A Jury Of 6 Men And 6 Women Will Deliberate Manafort's Fate

Jurors are set to begin deliberations in the trial of Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort after prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered their closing arguments Wednesday.

Islamist Party Wins in Turkey Elections

An Islamist movement, the Ak Parti, sweeps Turkey's government out of power. The party's leaders describe themselves as non-religious, but critics say its Islamist roots threaten Turkey's secular traditions. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Third Party Stumps: Harry Browne

Harry Browne is running for President on the Libertarian party ticket. The party champions as little government as possible--and asks voters give up their favorite government programs in order to eliminate the federal income tax. Browne says that is the only way to get government out of our lives.

Former Arkansas Governor and 2024 Republican Presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa's 2023 Lincoln Dinner on July 28.

GOP hopeful Asa Hutchinson is optimistic that Trump's grip on party will loosen

The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.

President Barack Obama, with daughters Sasha, second from left, and Malia, right, bestows a presidential pardon on Popcorn, the turkey, in a White House Thanksgiving tradition.

Poultry Pardon: President Rewards America's Top Turkey

"The office of the presidency — the most powerful position in the world — brings with it many awesome and solemn responsibilities," President Obama said. "This is not one of them." He gave an official pardon to save Popcorn the turkey from a Thanksgiving dinner table.

Traffic on I-95 passes oil storage tanks owned by the Colonial Pipeline Co. in Linden, N.J. An cybersecurity attack has shut down Colonial Pipeline, a major transporter of gasoline along the East Coast.

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline

An attack shuts down Colonial Pipeline, a major transporter of gasoline along the East Coast. A security analyst says the event shows the vulnerability of key elements of the nation's infrastructure.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are breaking from their demand for more than $2 trillion in coronavirus relief spending to move toward a compromise.

Top Democrats Back Off Demands For Larger COVID-19 Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are breaking from their demand for more than $2 trillion in coronavirus relief spending to move toward a compromise.

Trump, Top Congressional Democrats Remain Far Apart On Gun Control

President Trump spoke to Democratic leaders in Congress over the weekend about gun control, but the two sides have not yet found agreement.

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