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Trump visit to Puerto Rico: a chance to deflect 'Katrina' comparisonsFrom slow arrival of aid to abrasive tweets, the President’s hurricane response has been criticized, and amplifies Trump’s long-running rift with Latino voters.
First LookHow the court system adapts between two very different presidential administrationsWhen the Supreme Court reconvenes on Oct. 2, it will hear its first case in which the Trump administration is reversing course from the Obama administration.
The shifting politics of free speech in AmericaThe general sense among conservatives – highlighted this week in speeches by both Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Milo Yiannopoulis – is that they’re the minority on campus, and that their right to speak is being shut down by a left-leaning majority.
Is Rohingya crisis changing West's 'romanticized' view of Buddhism?When it comes to religious extremism, Buddhism has mostly escaped the scrutiny that Muslim militants, fundamentalist Christians, and Hindu nationalists in India have faced, observers say.
With NFL controversy, did media play into Trump's 'distraction tactics'?Critics have faulted the role the news media has played in highlighting the president's inflammatory style, saying that what’s lost is a deeper focus on the country’s more pressing needs.
Could tax reform be the win Republicans are looking for?While far from a sure thing, the plan isn't as visceral as cutting Medicaid, and could be an easier lift for the GOP than health care. Trump is reaching out to Democrats, and may find some takers, though they generally panned the plan as a gift to the wealthy.
Three questions raised by Roy Moore's runoff winThe former state Supreme Court justice's victory in Alabama's GOP runoff is at once a blow to President Trump, who had endorsed incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, and also a validation of Trumpian outsider politics.
First LookTrump plans to cut down refugee admissionsThe Trump administration is expected to announce the cap figure of US refugee admission for the next fiscal year, which could be the lowest in more than a decade.
First LookIn Republican primary, Moore wins in Alabama against establishment-backed Senator StrangeIn the Senate Republican primary race, Roy Moore won against the Trump-backed incumbent. Though Mr. Moore is favored to win in Alabama's special election he, and other firebrand Republicans, could prove troublesome for Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell.
Obamacare repeal fails (again), despite ‘power to the states’ framingBy moving power and money to the states, the GOP’s answer to Obamacare built on a powerful idea that's popular beyond conservative ranks. But the Graham-Cassidy bill contained too many other flaws to get the needed votes.
Puerto Rico: Will Maria make island more of an American priority?The Caribbean island territory had become nearly invisible in the US political picture. But some say the long road to recovery after Maria could provide the opportunity to build a better relationship with Washington, and a better Puerto Rico.
First LookCongress questions SEC chairman on security of files after Equifax hackingSenate hearing seeks to answer if the SEC breach held the potential for insider trading and how long the SEC knew about the security breach before disclosing it.
In Alabama, an early test of anti-establishment moodThe Republican primary contest in Alabama on Tuesday pits a controversial outsider against an incumbent backed by the Washington establishment – including (sort of) President Trump.
First LookNew health care bill proves risky for incumbent RepublicansRepublicans are taking a closer look at the bill's significant cutbacks, especially for key swing states that helped secure President Trump's victory. Upcoming midterm elections could be enough to keep the bill from passing before the deadline.
First LookCongress criticizes Equifax data breach, but tighter regulations aren't likelyThough hackers have been able to get at personal consumer data, tougher regulations on how to store that data don't seem likely.
The growing Democratic divideShut out of power in Washington, Democratic leaders have been looking for ways to work with President Trump on key issues - but they risk raising the ire of a base that is shifting leftward.
First LookOnce more with feeling: Republicans launch another attempt at health care repealWanting to fulfill campaign promises is pushing one final effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Republican leaders hope that this bill, geared toward state, rather than federal control, will have what it takes to pass both houses in the upcoming vote.
What's really important about Facebook Russia AdsThose Russian-bought online spots might be just a hint of a darker, undetected flood of attempts at influence, according to experts in political communication.
First LookPartisan news outlets: propaganda or real news?While it is being advertised as a run-of-the mill political news site, The Free Telegraph, operated by Republican governors, has received widespread criticism for aiding the spread of fake news. Defenders say it is just an outlet to share positive news about Republican efforts.
Bridging the racial divide: One step forward or two steps back?The Senate's only black Republican, Tim Scott, went to the White House this week to discuss the president's post-Charlottesville rhetoric. The next day, Trump doubled down on his remarks casting blame on both sides.
