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In health care fight, Democrats wrestle with Obama legacy – and party’s futureOnce controversial, “Obamacare” is now embraced by the public. But many Democratic presidential candidates see it as frustratingly limited in scope.
Politics WatchAs Democrats take aim at each other, some worry it only helps TrumpIn Tuesday’s debate, candidates engaged in sharp exchanges over health care plans, teed up by moderators. Tonight may be just as contentious.
Live from Detroit: Presidential debates as game showThe Democratic debates increasingly resemble a reality TV show. In the age of Trump, is there any alternative but to play this game?
Searching for common ground? Start with the Constitution.Former Senate staffer Janet Breslin sees the U.S. Constitution as the key to unifying the country.
First LookHouse Democrats easing opposition to Trump's new NAFTA dealDemocrats previously opposed the deal due to lack of protections for workers and the environment, but have since shown a willingness to negotiate.
As Democratic Party veers left, can Harris occupy middle lane?Sen. Kamala Harris seemed to be laying groundwork for a move to the middle Monday, unveiling a Medicare for All plan that includes private insurance.
First LookIntelligence director, often at odds with Trump, resignsDirector of National Intelligence Dan Coats has announced his resignation. Mr. Coats frequently clashed with President Trump over Russian interference into the 2016 election and other national security issues.
First LookTrump's Baltimore tweets: Playing the race card?White House aide Mick Mulvaney insisted in two national television interviews Sunday that President Trump was not making racist comments.
Puerto Rico protests: With governor gone, this is ‘just the beginning’Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has resigned after weeks of protests. But this is just the beginning of needed change, some protesters say.
FocusIn this Pennsylvania swing county, ‘socialism’ is a hot topicPeople had strong opinions about socialism when our reporter went to Pennsylvania to ask them what they thought. But the more they talked, the more common ground he found.
What the Mueller hearings did – and didn’t – accomplishIn six-plus hours of halting testimony, former special counsel Robert Mueller was cautious, sticking strictly to the four corners of his report.
Politics WatchMueller's congressional appearance was hard to watchThe former special counsel stuck to the outlines of his report, with cautious testimony that broke little new ground.
First LookTrump's attack tweets galvanize black votersWidely considered racist, the president's incendiary tweets against four congresswomen of color are motivating many black voters to hold him accountable in the 2020 election.
Monitor BreakfastGOP campaign chair: where ‘Minnesota nice’ meets hockey trash-talkerRep. Tom Emmer's competitive spirit was on full display as he discussed with reporters the GOP strategy for retaking the House next year.
California’s ‘lonely’ Republicans: What ultra-minority status is likeIn many states, the majority has all the power, leaving the other party without a voice. The minority often uses the courts to try to shape policy.
First LookCongress and the White House reach budget compromiseLawmakers in Washington have negotiated a new federal spending deal, marking the first step toward avoiding a potential federal default on debt.
First LookDemocrats lean away from leftward swing in crucial Senate racesDemocratic candidates in key swing states are searching for middle ground ahead of the 2020 Senate race. Democrats will need to gain at least three seats to capture the Senate majority, even as the GOP works to exploit the party's ideological divides.
First LookDemocrats to highlight obstruction in Mueller hearingsThe Democratic playbook for former special counsel Robert Mueller's July 24 Congressional testimony plans to focus mainly on potential obstruction of justice by the president. With much to say and little time, their efforts are becoming increasingly scripted.
Who is a racist? Definitions vary in red and blue America.President Trump faces a storm – but one that varies by geography and politics – over tweets telling congressional women of color to “go back.”
Picture a top executive. If you see a woman, you’re not alone.In a turnabout from prior generations, most Americans now see women and men as having equal capacities for leadership – or give women the edge.
