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‘All hands on deck’: Can public-private solutions solve Calif. housing crisis?A $500 million investment fund in the San Francisco Bay Area, bankrolled by Facebook and other tech companies, plans to produce 8,000 affordable housing units and preserve another 175,000.
Monitor BreakfastPondering a presidential run, Sherrod Brown stops by for breakfastThe Democratic senator from the critical battleground state of Ohio would focus his campaign on the concerns of working people – and says his rumpled authenticity is a plus in the industrial Midwest. He plans to make a decision in March.
First LookProposed border deal agrees to new barriers, but no wallEager to avoid another government shutdown, congressional negotiators have reached a tentative agreement that will finance new barriers along the US-Mexico border – though with less fencing than President Trump previously demanded.
Nevertheless, Elizabeth Warren comes out swingingA controversy over her claim to Native American heritage had even some admirers calling on her to bow out of the presidential race. But she has a long track record as a fighter.
First LookPelosi's pragmatic approach to balancing Democrats' leftward shiftBy softening her approach to funding a border wall, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has demonstrated that she is willing and able to both rein in her party's more liberal members and compromise with Republicans over government shutdown concerns.
What Virginia scandal could say about Democrats’ futureThe Democratic strategy in 2020 leans heavily on those outraged by President Trump’s views on racial and gender issues. That makes Virginia a litmus test for what the party thinks it can forgive – and what it can’t.
Afterthought no more? California to flex muscles in 2020 primaries.By moving up its primary date, the Golden State could help shape the Democratic nomination process – and possibly elevate its own Sen. Kamala Harris. Or it could find itself marginalized once again.
First LookWhite House report changes tack on health care rhetoricThe new report reflects the outcome of 2018 midterm elections in which Democrats successfully campaigned on keeping the Affordable Care Act. President Trump and Republicans have failed to repeal the ACA, which has grown in popularity among Americans.
First LookJohn Dingell, the longest serving member of Congress, defied typeThe Michigan Democrat, who died Feb. 7, aced legislative dealmaking, while fiercely protective of the auto industry back home as he served nearly six decades in the US House. Critics called Rep. John Dingell overpowering and intimidating, but others reveled in his dry wit.
First LookMired in political scandal, Virginia looks to Black Caucus for leadershipScandals involving Virginia's top three Democratic politicians have stunned the state. If the turmoil gains momentum and results in a succession of resignations, Democrats will lose their shot at taking control of the GOP-dominated Virginia legislature.
Politics WatchAs crisis in Va. government deepens, could Northam hang on?With ‘blackface’ scandal spreading to the attorney general, and the lieutenant governor facing a sexual assault accusation, it’s unclear who could step in to replace the embattled governor.
In Mueller investigation, one big question: ‘Why are so many people lying?’The stream of indictments flowing out of the Mueller investigation all hinge on one prosecutorial tool: the False Statements Act. The measure can offer an avenue to prosecute otherwise elusive crimes. But it can also be misused.
First LookHouse committee expected to give Mueller transcripts from Russia probeThe House Intelligence Committee votes today on whether it should cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller regarding the Russia investigation, potentially reversing a decision made last year under Republican leadership.
For political stars like Beto and Stacey, powerful brands outshine lossesStacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union tonight, while Beto O’Rourke will be interviewed live by Oprah – a sign that political influence is increasingly about maintaining a compelling narrative, in or out of public office.
Ann Coulter wants a wall. But does Trump actually need to deliver?As President Trump prepares to address the nation Tuesday, he’s under withering attack from once-friendly conservative quarters. Some strategists say the president shouldn’t underestimate his own power to sell some sort of compromise.
First LookStates spend millions on outreach work to avoid undercount in 2020 censusAhead of the decennial census next year, some states are focusing enormous resources to reach those individuals deemed hardest to count. An undercount means fewer federal dollars and potentially fewer seats in the United States Congress.
First LookDemocratic hopefuls flood South Carolina ahead of 2020It's being called the most wide-open Democratic primary in decades and White House contenders are flocking to South Carolina to boost their profiles and mingle with the black community that makes up two-thirds of the Democratic electorate in the state.
First LookStatehouses see some GOP lawmakers defectFor a variety of reasons, state lawmakers across the country have swapped their GOP affiliation for the Democratic Party, citing an "unrecognizable" Republican Party and a desire to get things done in their legislatures.
Politics WatchHoward Schultz: Spoiler or ‘reassuring alternative’?Democrats condemned the former Starbucks CEO’s announcement that he may run for president as an independent, arguing that those opposed to President Trump need to unite behind one candidate.
Lots of senators are eyeing the White House. But few have ever made it there.The 2020 campaign could tie the record for sitting senators running for president. And while history points to a steep climb, many see a roadmap in President Barack Obama’s successful campaign.
