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Why Trump’s summit performance rocked Capitol HillNever before, in living memory, had an American president stood on foreign soil and sided with a rival foreign leader and against his own government. Even after reversing himself, President Trump will face fallout for some time.
First LookFCC says Sinclair-Tribune deal may violate the lawIn a surprise move, the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai raised concerns about Sinclair's proposed $3.9 billion purchase of Tribune Media, saying it would lead to massive TV station consolidation.
Giving Putin a pass on vote meddling, Trump widens rifts back in USA summit between US and Russian leaders is by definition a big diplomatic moment. But what captivated many on Monday was what didn't happen, what wasn't said.
California GOP looks for inroads by taking down a gas taxWhere car is king, a gas tax hike pits concern for the poorest versus the need for transportation funding. It's also a bellwether for the Democrats' grip on the state Legislature and in Congress.
First LookRecord number of Muslim Americans make bids for elected officeAround 90 Muslim Americans launched campaigns for national or statewide offices this election cycle, a number that Muslim groups and political observers say is unprecedented in the post-9/11 era. Many, however, have faced anti-Muslim backlash.
As news ownership consolidates, will local TV become more partisan?
For women senators, court nomination touches a very personal issueAs the Senate weighs a nominee to the Supreme Court, the stakes look especially high for abortion rights. An important change since 1973: A record number of senators are women.
In Plains, Ga., an evangelical politician like no otherSay the words “evangelical politician” and a specific image probably comes to mind. But in one small church, a Democratic former president remains a voice for a minority of the faithful who see the nation and their faith in different terms.
As local news outlets struggle to survive, citizen-led efforts are stepping upThe East Lansing Info, a citizen-journalist initiative with a budget of just $70,000 a year, has become a must read for many in this city of 50,000.
- First LookAfter New York's electoral upset, eyes turn to Massachusetts
When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the primary race for her Queens district, it shocked the Democratic establishment. Now in Massachusetts, a similar situation might be at play between city councilor Ayanna Pressley and incumbent Democrat Rep. Michael Capuano.
How young liberals' moves to Red America may temper political dividesMore young people are relocating to smaller Midwest cities where their salaries go further and their voices can be heard. In conservative enclaves, more mixing with coastal liberals could begin to have a moderating effect on partisan politics.
First LookAndrew Wheeler to head EPA after Pruitt resignationPresident Trump's approval of Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, as the Environmental Protection Agency's new chief to replace Scott Pruitt has renewed partisan debate about climate change and the environment.
With high court in play, Democrats link abortion rights and health careWith the makeup of the Supreme Court in play, abortion rights suddenly appears to be a top issue of the midterms. But at least in one Midwest race, health care overall looms large in the minds of voters.
Ahead of midterms, states scrambling to fend off cyberattacksThe security and reliability of voting systems are fundamental to democracy. Congress and many states are moving to address vulnerabilities – but experts say they are not doing nearly enough.
First LookNew York protesters face the heat to decry ICE practicesThousands of people marched down the streets of New York City and across the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies.
First LookIdaho GOP convention wrestles with immigration, gay marriageEvery two years, the Idaho Republican Party can make amendments to its platform. The debates at this year's convention offer a snapshot of some of the positions – from early childhood education to Medicaid expansion – many Republicans are struggling to clarify.
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory says about Democrats’ futureMuch like Republicans with the tea party, Democrats are being confronted by an energized left wing that could propel the party in upcoming elections, but also portend a growing internal divide.
First LookUS Rep. Joe Crowley concedes to newcomer in NY Democratic primaryLast night, political novice Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated longtime United States Rep. Joe Crowley in the New York Democratic primary. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez has called for Medicare expansion and the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Will 2018 be a turning point for black candidates – and Democrats?High-profile gubernatorial campaigns featuring African-American candidates could help sway the debate over whether Democrats are better off prioritizing minority turnout or focusing on white swing voters.
First LookCalifornia lawmakers approve revamped sexual misconduct policyA response to the #MeToo movement, the policy uses more independent measures, such as outside experts, to minimize bias which may impede investigations.
