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Is Rex Tillerson's image as a Russia-lover fair?Senators are beginning to see more nuance in Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson's relationship with Russia. But many are not convinced he knows the difference between business deals and diplomacy.
In confirmation hearings for Jeff Sessions, the past is never pastIt’s not unusual for a time decades previous to shadow a nominee, historians say. But charges of racism, like those leveled by opponents of attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, are a unique category.
With newest bathroom bill, a Texas-size clash of conservative valuesA Texas tea party politician is pushing aggressively for an anti-transgender 'bathroom bill.' The state's influential business community is strongly opposed.
First LookWhat will Obama's farewell speech look like?President Obama will return to Chicago for his farewell speech Tuesday night. Aides say the address will be a 'call to action.'
Concern over Trump nominees: Legitimate or just politics?Nomination hearings for the Trump Cabinet start this week. Democrats call eight nominees 'troublesome.' Their concerns are based on real issues, but they need to be careful about overreaching, experts say.
Could a small city Indiana mayor be the next DNC chair?Pete Buttigieg might be the mayor of a Midwestern city that boasts a population of just over 100,000, but he has the potential to appeal to a much wider audience.
Monica Crowley: How much does plagiarism actually matter in politics?The Trump transition team said Crowley will remain a part of the administration in spite of a CNN report that shows upwards of 50 examples of plagiarism in her bestselling book.
Does battle over Trump's nominees augur a new era of ethics battles?The Office of Government Ethics head says it hasn't had time to properly carry out background checks of Trump nominees.
How Michelle Obama might continue her fight against fatMichelle Obama made childhood obesity her signature issue. Another first lady's legacy shows how Obama might continue her efforts after leaving the White House.
Monitor BreakfastOne key senator weighs in on the Trump transition so farSen. Bob Corker is respected by Republicans and Democrats and is often a key cog in bipartisan efforts. He's bullish on Rex Tillerson, cautious on Russian hacking, and surprised by Trump's cellphone habits.
New York shootings hit all-time lows: Lessons for other US cities?In 2016, the NYPD reported 998 shootings – the fewest since the city started tracking them. New York's sustained drop in crime stands in contrast to other US cities, and its policing innovations could offer solutions.
First LookTerm limits for Congress: Would amending the Constitution 'drain the swamp'?Major hurdles stand between the proposed constitutional amendment and its ratification, but proponents argue Americans are ready and asking for the overhaul.
First LookHow North Carolina's new governor is going around the law to expand MedicaidNewly sworn-in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to circumvent a 2013 law barring state officials from expanding Medicaid coverage, marking a push to secure Affordable Care Act funding before President Obama leaves office.
The obvious Obamacare problem no one's talking aboutBoth sides acknowledge Obamacare can't be replaced or reformed without bipartisan buy-in. The problem is, for the moment, the two sides are too invested in partisan warfare to talk honestly.
For immigrant 'Dreamers,' an uncertain futureAllison Brady's parents brought her to the United States as a child. While she's been able to work legally under Obama's deferred action program, she is among the 740,000 so-called 'Dreamers' who feel thrust back in limbo by Trump's election promises.
Will Trump's pick for top trade negotiator shrink US-China trade deficit?Former Reagan trade representative Robert Lighthizer, whom US president-elect Donald Trump has tapped to be his chief trade negotiator, has long promoted aggressive measures to counter China's trade policies.
Why does the religious make-up of Congress look different from that of America?In some ways, Congress' religious composition is shifting. But more than nine-in-ten representatives self-identify as Christian, nearly the same as in 1961, according to a new study.
In ethics watchdog flap, Trump shows influence over unruly GOPBy moving to weaken an independent congressional watchdog, House Republicans were showing signs of being as fractured as ever – until Trump stepped in.
Congress returns to work, hot to repeal ObamacareAfter more than 60 failed attempts to curtail or repeal the 2010 law, at last Republican lawmakers have their opportunity to do so. But should they have a replacement lined up first?
For Native Americans, new national monument a rare victoryObama’s designation of Bears Ears National Monument represented victory in a growing effort to protect tribes’ lands – efforts many say have also led them to reconnect with their spiritual traditions.
