Politics

Melting ice means ships are plowing along polar lanes, so Rune Rafaelsen wants Chinese investors to help turn the small town of Kirkenes into a major logistics hub. But doubters abound.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing perhaps her toughest reelection fight, veteran Sen. Susan Collins has parachuted into familiar terrain — the heart of a hot-button issue, this time President Donald Trump’s impeachment. With Senate trial proceedings starting Tuesday, the moderate Maine Republican says she’ll probably support a motion to call witnesses, aligning herself with Democrats. But […]

We'll catch you up on the start of President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.

While the new deal with China lowers some trade barriers, it leaves many tariffs in place. And it dictates that China buy more from the U.S., but that has other trading partners worried.

Two weeks remain, and the voters who might matter the most have yet to be convinced of a solid choice.