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Listeners can now 'feel the Bern' with new Sanders podcastVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (Ind.) has released a podcast show featuring interviews with progressive guests. Will it keep his 'political revolution' alive in 2018?
First LookHearings begin on California counties’ challenge to Trump ‘sanctuary city’ orderTwo California counties are trying to win an injunction against President Trump's executive order, saying it has interfered with budgetary planning.
Church revival? More liberals are filling Protestant pews.Since the rise of Donald Trump, liberal-leaning churches have reported surges in attendance and newfound energy in the pews. Will it prove a temporary 'Trump bump' or a lasting change after decades of decline in mainline Protestant churches?
First LookTo preserve Obamacare, liberal states plan to use Trump's words against himDemocratic attorneys general and lawyers say President Trump's suggestion he would let Obamacare 'explode' could be used in court as proof that he is violating the 'take care' clause.
How a gritty Midwestern city is emerging as a model for civilityGary, Ind., hosts World Civility Day on Thursday, drawing attendees from as far afield as Kenya as part of an ongoing campaign that has boosted not only civility but also the city’s own self-image.
In Atlanta's suburbs, is a political revolution brewing?A Democrat holds a commanding lead in the April 18 race for Georgia's Sixth District – which has been Republican since the 1970s. With other Democrat outsiders making unexpectedly strong showings in GOP strongholds, early races may hold clues to movement's strength.
Does Syria U-turn show Trump is a man without ideology?Trump's strike on a Syrian base that reportedly launched a chemical weapons attack won praise from Democrats and Republicans. But the ease and speed with which he flipped his stance worried lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
LGBT rights and judicial overreach: How GOP lawmaker sees landmark rulingFor the first time, a federal appeals court ruled this week that civil rights law applies to LGBT Americans. A Utah senator calls the decision judicial overreach – at the same time that he's traveling nationwide to expand those rights.
Susan Rice, Michael Flynn, and the politics of surveillanceIn the wake of the Flynn controversy, some intelligence hawks are turning into advocates for better protecting citizens' privacy against the intrusive effects of intelligence collection.
Briefing: Trump & RussiaWhile it’s too soon for definitive conclusions, here's what we know so far.
New GOP health plan could raise premiums; no vote scheduledDifferences between conservative and moderate House Republicans continues to hamper efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, and negotiations could get more fraught as weeks go by.
One unauthorized immigrant's story: more complicated than a sound bite'When people look at me, they just see a man who is committing crimes,' says Silvio Marcía, a former lawyer from Nicaragua.
Does the Gorsuch vote really portend a nuclear winter for governing?Passions run deep over the role of the filibuster, and aren't clearly divided along party lines. Republicans look likely to do away with the filibuster in order to confirm Neil Gorsuch as a Supreme Court judge.
First LookBannon dropped from National Security Council in Trump overhaulPresident Trump's chief strategist is leaving his controversial role on a council usually reserved for generals.
First LookDemocratic senator talks through the night against Republican Supreme Court pickSen. Jeff Merkley (D) of Oregon began the talk-a-thon Tuesday evening in a show of opposition to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch.
Why this rocket scientist is running for CongressAerospace engineer Tracy Van Houten is hoping to trade NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the House of Representatives. She is one of a growing number of scientists and women running for office in the wake of Donald Trump's victory.
Will GOP leadership work with Democrats? These Republicans hope so.Despite the hyperpolarized environment of Washington that favors hard-liners, Republicans who advocate compromise have emerged as a force to be reckoned with.
Election meddling: When Russia returns, will the US be ready?The known US response to alleged Russian meddling has been limited and incoherent. Countering expected future attacks on US political integrity will require a comprehensive use of all levels of national power, experts say.
First LookTwo Senate Dems vow to cross aisle in support of Trump high-court nomineeNorth Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin say they are prepared to break party lines to avoid the 'nuclear option.'
'Bathroom bill' repeal: North Carolina seeks to move on after very long yearState lawmakers voted to repeal the controversial HB2 law Thursday, after a year of boycotts and bad press. The question is whether the compromise bill goes far enough to lure back companies concerned about discrimination.
