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Will Tom Perez unite the Democratic party?The Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to select former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as the party's new leadership. He will be tasked with bringing a party facing a minority in every branch of government back to the forefront.
Tom Perez, new DNC chair: Why this post mattersWith a new chair, some see voter demographic changes favoring the Democratic Party's future. But others aren't so sure.
First LookWhite House blocks reporters from a briefing, shrugging off another unwritten customSeveral major news outlets were blocked from an off-camera press 'gaggle' on Friday, igniting furious criticism from media organizations.
No evidence of terrorist threat from travel ban countries, says DHS draft reportA Department of Homeland Security draft report obtained by The Associated Press concludes that citizenship is an "unlikely indicator" of terrorism threats to the US.
First LookIvanka Trump pushes $500 billion child care subsidy plan: Who would benefit?The plan, which is similar to one President Trump proposed during his campaign, would make child-care expenses tax deductible for individuals earning less than $250,000. But critics argue that low-income families would not be able to take advantage of the benefit.
Once suspect, Trump now a hero at conservative 'Woodstock'Conservatives have moved toward President Trump – and to a certain extent, vice versa – since he met with silence and scattered boos at CPAC a few years ago.
Privatize PBS? Not to pay for a Mexico wall, says 7-year-oldToby Smith delivered the sharp warning to Sen. Tom Cotton at a town hall in Arkansas. But the 7-year-old is likely too young to remember how often this debate about privatizing public broadcasting comes up.
CPAC dismisses Richard Spencer: How conservatives are severing alt-right tiesRichard Spencer, who claims to have coined the term 'alt-right,' was asked to leave a conservative conference Thursday, one of several times this week that conservatives have stood up to right-wing ideas and personalities judged to be offensive.
At raucous town halls, a return to the messy roots of democracy?Town hall meetings have been a part of American politics since the colonial era, but they are often overlooked in the age of television, radio, and the internet. Now, protests against GOP representatives at many of these forums have been making headlines once again.
The logistical case for Trump's deportation plan – and the legal case against itThe administration's decision to expand the use of 'expedited removal' is within the bounds of the law. But legal experts say it opens the door to violations of due process, a right courts have ascribed even to undocumented immigrants.
Trump's been quieter lately. Is that a trend?The combative style of President Trump was part of his appeal as a candidate. But as president, a less-testy few days seem to have helped his approval ratings.
In age of Trump, apocalyptic rhetoric becomes mainstreamUnder Obama, some conservatives warned of an existential threat to the nation. Now, liberals are using similar language. The concerns are not baseless, some experts say. But intensifying partisanship is a key driver.
First LookConservatives are 'hopeful but wary' going into annual gathering near D.C.Thousands of conservatives are converging outside of Washington this week for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
First LookExpanded immigration enforcement will not lead to 'mass deportations,' says DHSIn two new memos, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly called for existing immigration laws to be used 'to the greatest extent practicable.' That doesn't mean mass deportations, officials say.
How Trump can end his intel warsPresident Trump eased worries by picking H.R. McMaster to be national security adviser. But Mr. Trump's combative behavior remains a concern, experts say.
How Trump is challenging the media to redefine its roleThe response to Trump, who referred to the press as 'the enemy of the American people,' will affect the media's influence and how it is seen by the public. But already, subscription numbers are surging.
Milo Yiannopoulos invited to conservative summit, then disinvitedUntil Monday, Milo Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak at this week's CPAC conference. The controversy reflects a larger debate about balancing free speech and the value of civility.
One month of Trump: What voters think – and why that mattersApproval of Trump is historically low for a new president. But the other side of the coin is that his own voters remain supportive. Given a GOP Congress, that's significant.
Too soon? What comes of Democratic talk of impeaching TrumpPresident Trump's approval ratings are highly divided along partisan lines. Could fierce opposition from the Democrats, including early talk of impeaching him, deepen those sentiments?
At Florida rally, Trump returns to campaign tactics, media criticismsPresident Trump held a rally in Florida Saturday, where he railed against the news media and reiterated his plans to 'Make America Great Again.'
