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First LookLittle signal, lots of noise in Virginia primariesVirginia politics are considered a microcosm of national trends. But after hosting its primaries for this year's state elections, the only clear trend after Tuesday's results is that there isn't one.
After promising start, Kamala Harris looks for ways to break throughDemocrats’ massive 2020 field leaves candidates like California’s Kamala Harris struggling to gain traction. Upcoming debates could shake things up.
Trump says Mexico deal waylaid tariffs for nowThe U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement Friday to avoid tariffs, although critics say the deal simply restates preexisting efforts. Both countries continue to search for ways to manage high levels of immigrants seeking passage across their border.
2020 race: The one thing 23 Democrats aren’t talking aboutDark horse Seth Moulton is the only Democrat in the 2020 race focusing on foreign policy, which he says is a potential weakness of President Trump.
Politics WatchAt graduation time, even the speeches can sound politicalMost commencement speakers deliver inspirational advice. But for politicians, the chance to tout a record – or sneak in a jab – is hard to pass up.
To impeach or not to impeach? That may be the wrong question.Congressional Democrats have options other than impeachment when it comes to dealing with perceived presidential offenses – including censure.
First LookMexico tariffs get pushback from GOP senatorsLast week, President Trump announced 5% tariffs on Mexican imports as a way to stem illegal immigration. But recent comments from GOP senators, who feel US farmers and ranchers would suffer as a result, signal division in his party.
Centrist Democrats are back. But these are not your father’s Blue Dogs.The 2018 midterms gave Capitol Hill’s Blue Dog coalition new members and new clout, even as the definition of ‘centrist’ is shifting.
First LookOregon takes aim at racially motivated 911 calls with new billResponding to a widely publicized history of racial bias in 911 calls, Oregon's state Senate approved a bill Monday that would allow victims who can prove discriminatory intent to sue for up to $250.
First LookHouse sends disaster bill to Trump after long delayThe disaster bill has bipartisan support. Aid will go to Puerto Rico and other areas that were hit by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and fires.
Cover StoryRoad to 2020: The roots of Bernie’s revolutionHow Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders was shaped by his early years as mayor of Burlington.
First LookCitizenship question on census came from gerrymandering guruA Thursday lawsuit alleges the late Thomas Hofeller aimed to advantage white and Republican voters by decreasing immigrant tallies, as evidence on his computer files shows.
First LookTrump pressures Mexico on illegal immigration with tariffsThe president says a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports will take effect June 10, throwing in doubt the passage of the USMCA trade agreement.
First LookNew Hampshire Senate overrides governor, repeals death penaltyNew Hampshire abolished the death penalty on May 30, joining 20 other states that have ended the practice. The state's lawmakers have been working toward repealing it for the past two decades.
After losing in 2018, female candidates wrestle with a rematchLosing candidates have advantages when it comes to a rematch – from name recognition to donor bases. But many women are reluctant to run again.
First LookMost Dems disagree with Trump on immigration, but offer few alternativesOnly two Democratic presidential candidates out of 24 have released detailed immigration plans so far. The lack of policy plans could fail to engage voters around an issue that has galvanized the GOP base, analysts say.
Politics WatchWhat Robert Mueller said about Trump, and didn't sayObstruction of justice? Robert Mueller says that the U.S. Justice Department cannot legally charge any sitting president for a crime.
Cover StoryBlock the vote? The battle over ballots and the future of American democracy.Partisanship aligned with demographics has led to new battles over voting. As Democrats push for greater access, the GOP is tightening requirements.
First LookBreaking silence, Mueller says Russia probe doesn't clear TrumpSpeaking publicly for the first time in two years, special counsel Robert Mueller says indicting President Donald Trump was "not an option," citing Justice Department legal precedent.
Cover StoryGame of 535 thrones: Reflections from working under the rotundaOur correspondent shares what it was like to cover Congress during a time of hyperpartisanship – and reveals a few tricks to buttonholing lawmakers.
