Scott Horsley

The midterm elections will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the next two years — and that could have a major effect on the future of U.S. health policy.

The federal deficit ballooned to $779 billion in the fiscal year just ended — a remarkable tide of red ink for a country not mired in recession or war.

Turkish authorities arrested the American pastor after the failed coup in 2016. President Trump made the cause a key issue in his administration's dealings with Turkey.

President Trump packed a lot of disinformation into his op-ed column for USA Today attacking a Democratic health care proposal. Here are five points to know.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will have a ceremonial swearing on Monday. After the highly partisan confirmation fight, concerns about the public's perception of the court are front and center.

He says China is trying to undermine President Trump by using front groups and propaganda in an effort to beat back the president's agenda in the midterm elections.

The White House sees the new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as vindication of the president's hard-nosed negotiating tactics. But the modest benefits may not be worth the cost.

President Trump is touting a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that he hopes will replace NAFTA. He's calling it the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal. Scott Horsley updates with the latest.

Ottawa agreed to make it easier for U.S. farmers to ship dairy products into Canada. The U.S. also agreed to shield Canada from auto tariffs.

Trump boasted to the General Assembly that he's accomplished more than almost any previous administration — a claim that prompted laughter from the assembled diplomats and other world leaders.

Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser could testify next week on Capitol Hill. It will be a big moment for President Trump, who's made reshaping the court a key priority.

A lawyer for Christine Blasey Ford offered conditions for her to against Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley insists he's committed to a "fair forum."

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.

Christine Blasey Ford went public on Sunday with an allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, which he denies. They will both testify next Monday.

President Trump sparked controversy while touting hurricane readiness. His former campaign head has pleaded guilty. And there are allegations of sexual misconduct by his Supreme Court nominee.

President Trump and former President Obama both claim credit for the economy. Democrats argue that Trump inherited an economy that was already strong, while Republicans insist he turned it around.

Is the economy reaping the rewards of trends from the Obama era? On Monday, the White House took credit for a strong American economy.

President Trump ends this week closer to having a second Supreme Court justice confirmed and more strong jobs numbers. But this week also saw dysfunction inside his administration dominate headlines.

On the second day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings, there were more protests and talk of precedent. Also, we look at reaction to a New York Times op-ed by a member of the administration.

Protesters continued to disrupt the hearings as Democrats grilled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Wednesday.