Politics and Government News

Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider, America's newest nuclear stealth bomber, is making its public debut after years of secret development. Almost every aspect of the B-21 Raider program is classified.
School principals say culture wars made last year 'rough as hell'
A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.
No longer the fringe: Small-town voters fear for America
In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence. They see America as a dark place, dangerous, where democracy is under attack by a tyrannical government.
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike. The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved.