Just hours after hearing from President Donald Trump during a caucus meeting, Republicans in the Missouri Senate showed they are ready to please him by shoving a new congressional district map to passage over opposition from Democrats.

Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.

On the same day that thousands of protesters filled the Missouri Capitol to protest gerrymandering, Republicans used a rare procedural maneuver to cut off debate over the rules of the special session.

Cleaver testified shortly after, providing the background of Troost Avenue, the nearly 11-mile street that has historically racially segregated Kansas City. Cleaver expressed his disappointment in the new "Missouri First Map" that would split his district.

Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. The Senate voted by a razor-thin margin late Tuesday ...

The new rule, established by the GOP on party lines, will enable it to confirm Trump nominees in groups, rather than individually. It's the latest move to erode minority powers.

Considering the economic impact of the President’s law enforcement measures in DC