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Politics WatchWhen it comes to Mueller report, the wait goes onAttorney General William Barr is expected to turn over the redacted report to Congress soon. But the fight over the full report could take years.
Is our political divide, at heart, really all about abortion?Abortion is one of the most potent wedge issues in politics. As activists contemplate the possible end of Roe, the debate may grow more contentious.
Monitor BreakfastBreakfast with Larry Kudlow, including a little loving banterTrump’s top economic adviser mixes it up with reporters on China trade, the U.S.-Mexico border, and the president’s reported comment to Fed Chair Jay Powell - ‘I guess I’m stuck with you.’
Pete Buttigieg tried to revive South Bend by tearing down homes. Did it work?A Midwestern mayor’s bold move to address blight gets mixed reviews. Pete Buttigieg is still trying to make it right – while running for president.
First LookActivists ask Democratic candidates: What about justice reform?Five years after the Black Lives Matter movement was launched, activists struggle to focus national attention on criminal justice amid such issues as education, immigration, and agriculture. As the presidential campaign heats up, they hope the issue is included in platform agendas.
Politics WatchBiden firestorm may say more about media than the former veepMedia feeding frenzies today are both bigger and smaller – elevating all kinds of offenses into full-blown controversies before quickly moving on.
Monitor BreakfastLarry Kudlow, Trump economic adviser, comes around on tariffs as a toolMr. Kudlow also weighed in on the president’s plan to close the border and his intention to nominate Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve.
Why capitalism in America now needs its defendersCapitalism or socialism? At a Monitor Breakfast Wednesday, Larry Kudlow defended capitalism as the best path to prosperity for all.
Nadler wants the full Mueller report. What happens if Barr says no?If the executive branch resists, enforcing subpoenas becomes a matter for the courts – where it can drag on for years.
First LookHoping for change, Chicago elects Lightfoot as first female black mayorOn a historic night in Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city elected Lori Lightfoot as mayor. Ms. Lightfoot – who won all 50 wards – will be the first African American woman and the first openly gay person to lead the city. She will be sworn in on May 20.
‘Anybody who’s ever been around Joe Biden has been touched by him – literally’To some women, Joe Biden’s approach seems “handsy,” while others just see a “people person.” The difference in style may be partly generational.
Cut defense to fund a border wall? How a US military town weighs the choice.Border security vs. national security? How a North Carolina military town weighs proposed cuts to local defense spending to fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Why Republicans are balking at replacing Obamacare, againPresident Donald Trump wants to make the Republicans “the party of health care.” But GOP lawmakers are not eager to draft a plan to replace Obamacare.
First LookDemocrats intensify demand for full Mueller reportDemocrats set a Tuesday deadline to view the confidential Mueller report. Attorney General William Barr is expected to release a version of the report by mid-April. Meanwhile, the president boasts about total exoneration on the 2020 campaign trail.
- Politics WatchPolitics aside, Mueller report’s conclusion should be welcome news
The finding – as summarized by Attorney General William Barr – that the Trump campaign did not conspire with Russia is, on its face, a good thing.
Life after Mueller: How Trump, Democrats, and the nation can move onAfter the submission of special counsel Robert Mueller’s election meddling report, Americans and lawmakers are grasping for a path forward.
Mueller report stokes political rift. Could it inspire some unity too?Details of the Mueller report have stirred America's divisions. But some are also calling for steps to safeguard elections from Russian interference.
Challenge for 2020 Democrats: How to rise above the packIn the “ideas primary,” Democratic presidential candidates – 16 and counting – are vying to show voters they have the right stuff. But there are other ways to stand out: charisma, toughness, compassion. And the ability to bring in the bucks.
First LookCheers and scoffs: Americans divided over Mueller report summaryFor Republicans, the end of the probe means no evidence exists that President Donald Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia during the 2016 election. Democrats argue that while Mr. Trump wasn't charged with obstruction, he also wasn't exonerated.
Mueller concludes Trump-Russia probe; no new indictmentsSpecial counsel Robert Mueller has turned over his long-awaited final report after a probe seeking evidence of possible collusion between the presidential campaign of Donald Trump and Russia.
