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First LookWisconsin special elections could build red or blue momentumRepublicans hold a firm stake in both legislative chambers, and the winners will likely vote on nothing, but outside groups have been pouring money into Wisconsin's special elections, which are largely symbolic races to demonstrate party power ahead of the midterms.
Why Trump fans largely shrug off president's 'authoritarian' talkFor President Trump’s supporters, what matters most is not the Mueller investigation or the president’s aggressive rhetoric countering it but how he’s handling the issues that directly affect them.
Monitor BreakfastKellyanne Conway sat down for a remarkable Monitor BreakfastWhile the commander-in-chief tweeted 'fake news,' a top Trump adviser debated truth, surviving vs. thriving, and pardons with reporters.
First LookNew ranked voting system to be used in Maine primariesRather than only voting for one candidate, voters in Maine will now be able to rank candidates on a ballot from first to last this primary election. While some Maine residents are hopeful the change will bring civility to politics, others remain skeptical.
Controversial Trump-Russia 'dossier' sparks legal battle over press freedom
First LookSome US states take initiative to eliminate partisan gerrymanderingA Supreme Court verdict on the practice of partisan gerrymandering is due to rule at the end of June, but so far, eight states have created commissions on their own to redraw electoral maps of districts as a way to ensure fairer and more equal districts of voters.
First LookCentrist House members see opportunity with Ryan's retirementParty polarization has divided the House of Representatives, but a group of Democrats and Republicans is forming a plan to elect a more unifying speaker after Rep. Paul Ryan steps down.
First LookNew Mexico steps closer to electing first-ever Native American congresswomanAfter winning the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Deb Haaland will face former Republican state lawmaker Janice Arnold-Jones and Libertarian candidate Lloyd Princeton in the November midterm election.
Big day of primaries points to a nail-biter in the fallInstead of a "blue wave," Tuesday’s primaries presented a picture of competing crosscurrents: Republicans buoyed by positive economic news, while Democrats seem to have greater enthusiasm on their side.
Monitor BreakfastKellyanne Conway, an ‘insider’s insider,’ on life in Trump White HouseWhere others see "surviving," top Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway sees "thriving." That's central to understanding one of the most influential voices in the White House.
First LookCalifornia, other midterm primary matchups show potential for blue waveEight states are holding primary contests Tuesday. With Democrats eyeing 23 House seats to wrestle away from Republicans in November's midterm elections, there is no more fertile terrain than California, which has seven Republican seats in districts that voted against Trump in 2016.
Behind Trump's stance on executive power, transformed US politicsPresident Trump has said that he has the right to pardon himself. The statement shines a light on how much has changed in politics since the last time a president made similar bold claims.
First LookVirginia lawmakers approve Medicaid expansionIn a bipartisan effort, the Virginia House and Senate both moved forward a budget that will expand the state's Medicaid program. Despite White House pressure against the measure, four Republican lawmakers agreed to the budget to that will support low-income Virginians.
First LookChallenges lie ahead as more women than ever run for SenateMidterm elections in the US will see the highest number of qualified female candidates run for Senate but many face uphill battles to Election Day, including formidable challenges in Trump country and races with multiple women on the ballot.
First LookNew poll finds that young people feel more politically empoweredPolitical activism among young people is gaining momentum, according to a new survey. Among people ages 15 to 34 – typically the least politically engaged age group – 46 percent believe they can have a moderate effect on politics, nearly a 10 percent rise in recent months.
Monitor BreakfastWhy Chris Van Hollen isn’t talking about a ‘blue wave’Maryland's junior senator is a top Democratic strategist - and at a table full of reporters, he knew better than to predict his party would take over the Senate in November.
Monitor BreakfastVan Hollen eyes 'blue wave' hopes, but midterm map is tough for DemocratsThe “blue wave” is a real thing, right? Except that a Democratic resurgence actually faces some big hurdles. Today's Monitor Breakfast featured the man at the center of Democrats’ hopes to retake control of the Senate.
First LookAllowing path to citizenship for Dreamers proves divisive within GOPAs House Republicans search for a solution to their campaign-season standoff over "Dreamers," the question of whether to provide them a conduit to citizenship has split the party's moderate and conservative factions.
Why Trump canceled N. Korea summit: Three questionsPresident Trump’s abrupt decision to scrap the highly anticipated meeting with Kim Jong-un was both unexpected and entirely forseeable – and raises questions about what may come next.
Trump, his critics, and the basic divide over the FBIIn calling for the investigation of his investigators, President Trump appears to have embraced the adage that the best defense is a good offense. How good an offense? Legal experts are weighing in.
