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First LookWhite House welcomes top Russian diplomat on Wednesday amid controversyThe visit comes as the Trump administration continues to face criticism over the firing of James Comey in the midst of an FBI investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia.
Russian hacking: the real threat lies aheadAs Washington argues over Russia’s ties with Trump, it seems as if the nation can’t wrap up the forensic analysis of 2016 and unify against the threat to 2018 elections, and beyond.
First LookYates testimony: What we know about Michael FlynnBoth Sally Yates, a holdover from the Obama adminsitration, and others in that administration say they warned the Trump White House about Flynn.
Why more Americans are weighing personal conscience and religious libertyFrom Mormons filing an amicus brief regarding the Trump administration travel ban to a Kentucky judge recusing himself from gay adoptions, more religious people seem to feel impelled to get their values on the legal record.
House hard-liners, known for obstruction, learning to governMark Meadows and the staunchly conservative Freedom Caucus were prime movers behind a health-care reform bill that passed this week.
A bid for 'politics of the heart' in the Trump eraJohn Kasich, the Republican governor of Ohio and 2016 presidential candidate, is promoting a more compassionate brand of conservatism through his new book, 'Two Paths: America Divided or United.'
The values clash behind Republican health-care reformRepublicans in the House of Representatives narrowly won a 217-213 vote Thursday to replace key parts of Obamacare. The legislation now faces an even tougher path in the Senate.
Are government leakers bringing about the end of secrets?In an age of Wikileaks, Hal Martin, and Shadow Brokers, is the US overclassifying documents it cannot protect?
First LookWhy churches may soon be able to endorse political candidatesPresident Trump wants to roll back IRS rules that prevent nonprofits and churches from partisan political activity.
First Look$1.1 trillion bipartisan spending bill heads to House for voteThe bill contains a number of provisions considered a victory for Democrats, despite a Republican majority in Congress.
Should US exit the Paris climate deal? Some fossil-fuel firms say no.As a candidate, Donald Trump pledged to 'cancel' the US role in a global agreement to reduce carbon emissions. But an influential group – business – isn't climbing on board.
Why GOP-run Congress didn’t fund Trump’s wallThere’s no $1.4 billion for a 'big, beautiful wall' in this week's bipartisan budget deal, but there is a similar amount for border security. That shows that the Democrats have clout, but there's also room for finding common ground.
First LookWhite House expects vote on health care overhaul, despite skepticism from moderatesAides to President Trump said that the House would vote this week to repeal the Affordable Care Act, though many moderate Republicans have expressed doubt that such a vote would succeed at this time.
First LookTo avoid government shutdown, negotiators reach deal on $1 trillion budgetCongress must still approve of the deal, although passage of the legislation is expected later this week.
John Kasich raises 'taking out' top North Korean leadersThe 2016 presidential candidate's views, shared Friday at a Monitor breakfast, come amid an escalation of rhetoric vis-a-vis North Korea, both from the Trump administration and Republican congressmen.
- John Kasich raises 'taking out' top North Korean leaders
The 2016 presidential candidate's views, shared Friday at a Monitor breakfast, come amid an escalation of rhetoric vis-a-vis North Korea, both from the Trump administration and Republican congressmen.
Fried pickles and populism: a diner tour of Trump CountryDuring a 10-day road trip through Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, the Monitor asked diner owners and customers for their thoughts on President Trump’s first 100 days.
Progress WatchWhy fewer states are trying teens as adultsHarsh prison sentences for juveniles are a legacy of the get-tough-on-crime laws of the 1990s. New York's move to take 16- and 17-year-olds out of the adult system leaves North Carolina as the only state that considers 16-year-old offenders adults by default.
First LookNo second Taiwan phone call on horizon, says TrumpTensions with North Korea may have changed President Trump's observance of Beijing's 'one China' policy.
First LookSenate confirms Alex Acosta as Labor secretaryHis confirmation came at a key moment for President Trump – just two days before he reaches the symbolic 100-day marker – filling out the president's cabinet.
