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Trump widens rift with key Republican leadersIn a fiery speech in Arizona Tuesday night in which he implicitly attacked members of his own party, the president took a step into uncharted waters and further imperiled the GOP’s fall legislative agenda.
Will an outcome of Trump's Phoenix rally be a pardon for Joe Arpaio?President Trump has said that a pardon is not out of the question for his supporter, a former sheriff known for his controversial approach to immigrants.
Confederate monuments: What to do with them?In the wake of Charlottesville, the nation is again confronting the legacy of its most divisive war. That doesn’t mean all the statues have to be removed. It may mean that those who live with them should have more influence over their future.
The message from a day of protests in BostonTens of thousands turned out to protest a rally organized by a group with ties to the alt-right. The day underscored the tensions between free speech and trying to counter hate speech.
Why GOP Congress will soldier on with TrumpThe president's remarks about Charlottesville have prompted a slew of public rebukes from GOP lawmakers. But tough issues like tax reform and the debt ceiling will need presidential support.
Moral leadership in the wake of CharlottesvillePresident Trump's more specific denunciation of racism and violence was applauded by some, but others see a need for more consistent moral leadership as the country confronts an emboldened white supremacy movement.
First LookWashington watches critical Alabama Senate race as GOP bellwetherRepublican candidates rush to fill the senate seat left open by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Alabama has long served as a GOP mainstay but will growing opposition to the president open a path for democrats?
Washington's response to Charlottesville attack: three questionsPresident Trump is returning to Washington today as both Democrats and Republicans push him to take a stronger stand against white nationalist violence.
When presidents talk toughResolute statements, which commit a president to a specific course of action, work the best. Still, few past presidential threats have been as inflammatory as President Trump's toward North Korea.
First LookStudy says uncertain future of health care will spike premium costsA nonpartisan study released Thursday found mixed signals from President Trump and failed health-care reform in the Senate contributed to insurance premium increases forecasts across the country.
How can Democrats win back trust of disaffected Trump voters?Democrats' new 'Better Deal' offers an economic message to woo back working-class America. But some contend that it's not just 'the economy, stupid,' as Bill Clinton's campaign strategist so famously quipped.
First LookInsurgent Senate candidates align with Trump, threaten GOP splitIn the spirit of Trump's anti-establishment campaign promises, incumbent politicians find new challengers from those claiming to be faithful to the president's 'America first' vision.
Can Congress keep Robert Mueller from being fired?New bills introduced last week could protect the special counsel from a presidential pink slip, and may signal a tipping point for Capitol Hill's patience.
First LookBipartisan advisers urge Congress for continued action on health careLeading policy advisers from both parties push for the next step in one of the most polarizing issues in Washington.
First LookDe Blasio wants to tax the rich to fund NYC subway improvementsNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's Monday proposal would raise taxes on 32,000 of the city's wealthiest residents, but the bill will likely face resistance in the state's Republican-controlled Senate.
Mike Pence's job: Navigating most challenging vice presidency in US historyPence’s experience in Congress and as governor of Indiana makes him an essential asset. But as a president-in-waiting, he also has to walk a fine line as he seeks not to overstep his bounds.
Donald Trump, meet the Founding FathersOn one level, it seems individuals are thwarting the president's legislative agenda. But seen more broadly, it's America’s system of governance that the president is running up against.
First LookRussia probe now involves grand juryThe next stages of the long-gestating Russia probe are being carried out through a grand jury – a tool commonly used for criminal investigations – but experts say the jury’s use 'neither escalates, nor establishes a timeline for, the investigation.'
Why Congress is ignoring TrumpFrom health care to Russia sanctions, lawmakers are brushing off the president’s directives.
Monitor BreakfastMayors to Trump: We can be great partnersMembers of the non-partisan US Conference of Mayors, which represents 1,408 cities with a population of 30,000 or more, say they seek solutions based on results – not ideology.
