Stacey Abrams, who nearly became the nation’s first black female governor, will respond to Trump’s State of the Union address. Experts say it won’t be easy.
Author: Ledyard King, USA TODAY
Facing blowback, NASA chief postpones visit by Russian official sanctioned by U.S.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has rescinded an invite to Russian counterpart DImitry Rogozin, sanctioned by U.S. for role in Crimea annexation.
Mournful crowds pay last respects to President George H. W. Bush on Day 2 of national remembrance
Mourners waited for hours to bid farewell to George H. W. Bush. The 41st president lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.
George H.W. Bush: My father’s lasting friendship with a man he served, advised and admired
I met George H.W. Bush years after my father’s death. I forever treasure those moments chatting with a dear family friend who just happened to be my country’s41st president.
NASA program to launch astronauts to space station facing delays but 2019 still on target
NASA Administrator Bridenstine said Jan. 7 launch of a SpaceX rocket to the space station unlikely but launching astronauts by year’s end still a go.
President Trump on dire economic forecast of climate change report: ‘I don’t believe it’
President Trump says he doesn’t believe his administration’s climate change report that the economy will take a large hit if steps aren’t taken soon.
Once Democrats take charge of the House, addressing climate change will become top priority again
Congress backed President Trump’s push to boost fossil fuels by downplaying climate change. Democrats who won back the House want to change that.
Florida’s 2020 election: Deflated Democrats have hope. So does the GOP
After the GOP wins in the gubernatorial and Senate races in Florida, Democrats are left wonderinghow they lost races that polls had them favored to win.
Countdown to Space Force continues as Trump administration details trajectory of plan
President Donald Trump’s ambitious – and sometimes mocked – plan to create a new military branch called the Space Force is starting to take off.