Puerto Rico’s positivity rate spikes
Puerto Rico’s COVID-19 positive rate jumped from 2% to over 30% in just two weeks.
ABC News' Cristina Corujo explains.
ABC News' Cristina Corujo explains.
These secretary of state candidates allied with Trump in 2022. Here's how they fared
Several of the Republican candidates for secretary of state who endorsed by former President Donald Trump lost in the midterm elections on Nov. 8, effectively narrowing any avenue to try to influence the top elections officials in battleground states in the next election.
Jim Marchant, of Nevada; Audrey Trujillo, of New Mexico; Kim Crockett, of Minnesota; Kristina Karamo, of Michigan; and Mark Finchem, of Arizona, are among those defeated by their Democratic opponents after campaigning on the f
Jim Marchant, of Nevada; Audrey Trujillo, of New Mexico; Kim Crockett, of Minnesota; Kristina Karamo, of Michigan; and Mark Finchem, of Arizona, are among those defeated by their Democratic opponents after campaigning on the f
Republicans win majority of seats in U.S. House, CBS News projects
Arizona's Ducey meets with Hobbs, despite no concession from Lake
President Biden announces $60 million for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
President Biden announced more than $60 million in federal funds for Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory begins its recovery from Hurricane Fiona. CBS News reporter Cristina Corujo joins CBS News to discuss that money and the significance of the president's visit Monday to Puerto Rico.
"Culmination of truly a lifelong dream ": Vermont poised to send woman to Congress for first time
Becca Balint on Tuesday won the Democratic primary for Vermont's sole congressional seat, meaning the state could for the first time elect a woman to represent them in Congress.
Two years ago, Vermont became the only state in the nation that has yet to send a woman to represent them in Congress. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi was elected in 2020, after she had been appointed two years earlier to finish Sen. Thad Cochran.
"This is sort of a culmination of truly a lifelong dream of being a
Two years ago, Vermont became the only state in the nation that has yet to send a woman to represent them in Congress. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi was elected in 2020, after she had been appointed two years earlier to finish Sen. Thad Cochran.
"This is sort of a culmination of truly a lifelong dream of being a
What's behind a presidential approval number?
Usually, the presidential approval rating is used to measure a president's job execution. But what does this number actually represent?
"Presidential approval rating is a snapshot. It's a poll where individuals are asked to give their sense of whether they approve or disapprove of a president's job performance," ABC News political director Rick Klein said.
According to data agency Gallup, a presidential approval rating is a simple measure, yet a very powerful one that has played a key role in
"Presidential approval rating is a snapshot. It's a poll where individuals are asked to give their sense of whether they approve or disapprove of a president's job performance," ABC News political director Rick Klein said.
According to data agency Gallup, a presidential approval rating is a simple measure, yet a very powerful one that has played a key role in
Decadeslong gap in gun violence research funding has lasting impact
This report is a part of "Rethinking Gun Violence," an ABC News series examining the level of gun violence in the U.S. -- and what can be done about it.
Gun violence is an endemic problem in the United States -- once again getting worse in some areas after many years of declines and persistent at high levels in others.
Despite being one of the leading causes of death, one thing that that's difficult to know is the scope of the problem, fueled in part by a more than a two-decade-long prohibitio
Gun violence is an endemic problem in the United States -- once again getting worse in some areas after many years of declines and persistent at high levels in others.
Despite being one of the leading causes of death, one thing that that's difficult to know is the scope of the problem, fueled in part by a more than a two-decade-long prohibitio
Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood. But what does it mean for the island?
As Puerto Ricans voted on Tuesday for their local leaders, there was another decision they had to make: Whether or not the island nation should be admitted as the newest U.S. state.
The non-binding referendum was not expected to change Puerto Rico's status anytime soon but was still seen as a barometer of Puerto Ricans' appetite for statehood.
At Tuesday’s plebiscite, residents narrowly favored statehood with 52% of the vote while about 47% of voters were against it, according to the election
The non-binding referendum was not expected to change Puerto Rico's status anytime soon but was still seen as a barometer of Puerto Ricans' appetite for statehood.
At Tuesday’s plebiscite, residents narrowly favored statehood with 52% of the vote while about 47% of voters were against it, according to the election
Donald Trump, Joe Biden address Puerto Rico's ongoing crisis weeks before the elections
As Puerto Rico marks the third anniversary of the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria on Sunday, both Joe Biden and President Donald Trump put the island -- still dealing with the national crisis caused by the storm -- at the forefront of the presidential campaign this week.
On Tuesday, the Biden campaign revealed a plan to help Puerto Rico recover from years of turmoil. The former vice president's proposal sought to address some of the main issues the island has been facing in the last few
On Tuesday, the Biden campaign revealed a plan to help Puerto Rico recover from years of turmoil. The former vice president's proposal sought to address some of the main issues the island has been facing in the last few
