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A sign marks the entrance to a gender neutral restroom at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. (Associated Press)

Houston ‘bathroom bill’ rejected by voters

Conservatives cheered Tuesday after Houston voters overwhelmingly rejected a transgender-rights ordinance, while supporters of the so-called "bathroom bill" vowed to keep fighting.

November 3, 2015
Running as a conservative Christian, Matt Bevin was known for his unswerving support of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who drew national attention over her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. (Associated Press)

Matt Bevin elected Kentucky governor

Republican Matt Bevin was declared the winner of a spirited contest for Kentucky governor in Tuesday's balloting in a campaign that saw the political newcomer defeat longtime Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway.

November 3, 2015
Moderators (from left) John Harwood, Becky Quick and Carl Quintanilla take the stage for the CNBC Republican presidential debate Wednesday at the University of Colorado in Boulder. (Associated Press)

CNBC debate fires up Republican base over media bias

Republicans stoked the backlash Thursday against CNBC's chaotic presidential primary debate even as it became clear that the hostile forum had inadvertently provided the party with one of its best nights of the campaign to date.

October 29, 2015
Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush, argue a point during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado on Wednesday in Boulder, Colo. (Associated Press)

Republican debate: Candidates sharpen attacks, blast media

Desperate to stand out as time begins to run short, the Republican presidential candidates lashed out at one another Wednesday in their third presidential debate, with Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush taking aim at the new generation of anti-establishment Republicans who have eclipsed them in the polls.

October 28, 2015
On the eve of the third GOP debate, about two dozen Hispanic leaders emerged Tuesday from a closed-door meeting in Colorado with a stark warning for Republicans: They can kiss the Hispanic vote, and their chances of winning the White House, goodbye if Donald Trump is nominated. (Associated Press)

Republicans move into hostile political territory with Boulder debate

If Republican presidential candidates were seeking to exit their comfort zone, they could hardly have done better than to hold the third primary debate at the deeply blue University of Colorado in Boulder. As expected, the campus was awash with progressive activism the day before Wednesday's debate as left-wing groups from the Center for American Progress to People for the American Way mobilized for press events, roundtables and a #KochParty.

October 27, 2015
President Obama is promoting a platform of executive actions and private sector commitments to accelerate America's transition to cleaner sources of energy. Republicans, however, say his plan will ultimately bring Americans higher power costs. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Business groups join fight to combat Clean Power Plan

The battle over the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan heated up Monday as pro-business groups staked out their case against the newly published rule that mandates a massive reduction in carbon emissions in the next 15 years, arguing that it will jack up energy costs and slash jobs without making a dent in greenhouse gases.

October 26, 2015