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Court fight over DACA highlights legal rights of noncitizensSix months ago, President Trump set a March 5 deadline for winding down an Obama program for immigrants who arrived in the US illegally as children. But federal courts stand in the way, with the underlying message that legal principles matter for all people.
Trump and press corps put feuding aside – for a nightAt the off-camera Gridiron dinner and show on Saturday, reporters and the president spent an evening together lampooning the Washington political scene. Our D.C. bureau chief gives us a peek behind the curtain.
First LookCourt asks Kansas to prove voter fraud before allowing registration lawKansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been a champion of tightening voter registration laws around the country. But a legal challenge to legislation he supported in his home state will now require him to prove that voter fraud is a substantiated concern.
Trump's tariff moves send challenge to the trade status quoProposed tariffs on steel and aluminum spark fear of a trade war, but many policymakers admit the status quo of globalization isn't satisfying, either.
Trump's daily disruptions put strain on White HouseThe announced departure of Hope Hicks, one of President Trump’s longest-serving aides, underscores record levels of staff turnover at the White House, where demanding jobs have been made more difficult by Mr. Trump’s deliberately disruptive style of management.
Trump calls for action on guns. Lawmakers wonder: Will he stick to his?At a televised bipartisan meeting Wednesday, President Trump called for comprehensive legislation on guns, including universal background checks. But an issue this difficult will require concerted – and consistent – presidential leadership.
First LookKushner loses highest-level security clearanceWhite House senior adviser and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has been downgraded from access to the nation's top secret information. The decision came from an order by chief of staff John Kelly, but was supported by Mr. Trump.
As midterms approach, will US offer unified defense of its elections?Lower and middle levels of government appear to be readying defenses against meddling, say experts. Robert Mueller’s indictment shows the United States knows a lot about what the Russians have been doing. The problem right now is the top, say critics.
First LookTrump holds listening session on gun violenceTeen survivors from Parkland, Fla., parents of students killed at Columbine and Sandy Hook, and others shared their perspectives during President Trump's listening session at the White House.
After Parkland, a new generation finds its voiceTeen activists are pushing for changes to gun laws via marches and walkouts in the wake of the recent shooting in a Florida high school. Their emerging power may be changing the long stalemate in the nation’s debate over firearms, some experts say.
Monitor BreakfastWhy Adam Schiff wants to 'follow the money'The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee talked about his ‘memo,’ Russian meddling, security clearances - and a podcast called 'Slow Burn,' all about Watergate.
Romney, like other Trump skeptics, makes nice – for nowAs Mitt Romney launches his bid to become the next US senator from Utah, the former presidential candidate is facing a reality confronting many onetime ‘Never Trumpers’ in the GOP: He and the president need one another.
First LookAs due date nears, Duckworth pushes Congress for greater inclusivitySen. Tammy Duckworth (D) of Illinois stands to be the first member of the Senate to give birth while in office. In the mean time, she is educating the traditionally minded Senate about accessibility and supporting efforts to expand representation for women in politics.
As Mueller moves forward, lingering questions about Comey and ClintonA review of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server is expected to be released soon by the Department of Justice’s inspector general. It may help answer growing questions among Republicans about possible bias at the FBI – and shed light on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.
First LookCapitol Hill reaction to Florida shooting follows a familiar scriptIn the wake of the shooting at a high school in Florida, many Democrats in Congress call for tighter gun laws, while Republicans emphasize mental health.
Monitor BreakfastWill Holder run for president in 2020?When former Attorney General Eric Holder recently came to a Monitor Breakfast, he seemed to enjoy himself so much that he made news.
Monitor BreakfastWhy so many temporary White House clearances? Adam Schiff wants to know.President Trump is a manager who appears to thrive on chaos and doesn't sweat details. But in the Rob Porter episode that ethos has run into the by-the-book tradition of security checks. Congressional leaders including Adam Schiff (D) are raising concerns.
[special project]A tale of two cities and murderLast year, New York saw its lowest murder rate since it began keeping modern records in the 1950s. Baltimore saw its highest in history. With numbers so stark, the stories these two cities tell invite an obvious question: Why? Part 1 of 2.
Real immigration debate? New senators schooled in how work got done.Thanks to a promise McConnell made to get a budget deal, the Senate is enjoying the revival of a nearly forgotten legislative process: open debate. But that may not make immigration any less of a problematic issue.
Urban renewal with a conservative flairOklahoma City – one of just a handful of big US cities run by a Republican mayor – has taken a unique approach to revitalizing its downtown, relying on public-private partnerships, paying for projects as it goes, and doing it debt-free.
