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Why political satire may become even more important in Trump eraSatirists tend to flourish when traditional media are more constrained.
As North Carolina continues its sharp right turn, some feel abandonedNorth Carolina attracted legions of new workers on the promise of a progressive lifestyle in the New South. But they feel betrayed by a dramatic political shift.
How Trump's team of billionaires could make Washington workDonald Trump's proposed cabinet is filled with successful businesspeople. That experience can help – if the nominees are patient and persistent in working with the massive federal bureaucracy.
What role will former Bush aide Thomas Bossert play in Trump's White House?Trump has long stoked rivalries among his staff in business and during his presidential campaign. But doing so in the White House could sow confusion and slow decision-making.
FocusSeattle's struggle to prosper and keep its soulSeattle's pioneering initiatives target severe inequality left in the wake of tech-driven growth. They could become a model for other thriving cities.
Barbara Mikulski: How a 4-foot-11 supernova changed the Senate'Senator Barb' is retiring after 40 years of no-nonsense politicking. She leaves a piece of her legacy in every woman senator.
Which president will Donald Trump be most like?Donald Trump has broken the mold since he first announced his presidential candidacy. But historical echoes beckon.
Cover StoryThe Year of DisruptionFrom Trump to ‘Brexit’ to fury over free trade, 2016 upended established ways of doing things – and may have changed how the world works.
Disrupter-in-chief: How Trump has made us rethink everythingAt every turn, Donald Trump is flouting convention. That can be jarring, but it’s not automatically a bad thing.
First LookHeidi Heitkamp: Another Democrat who would likely turn down role in Trump cabinetThe North Dakota senator has suggested she would prefer to stay in Congress. That's good news for party members who are wary that Trump is trying to loosen Democrats' hold on Senate seats in red states.
If Donald Trump supercharges economy, who will benefit?Donald Trump has made bold moves toward an ambitious target: 4 percent economic growth. But even if he succeeds, the working class might feel left out.
Trump tweets about nuclear weapons, raising questions and fearsSaying the US needs to "strengthen and expand" its nuclear capability is "bush league" and "farcical," according to proliferation experts.
A post-9/11 registry has been in disuse for years. Why would Obama ax it now?The immigration program may be the closest the US government has come to a registry aimed at Muslim foreign nationals.
Behind North Carolina's 'bathroom bill' breakdown, shattered trustNorth Carolina's failed attempt to repeal its bathroom bill spoke to fault lines that have been deepened by hyperpartisanship.
First LookClinton wins US popular vote by widest margin of any losing presidential candidateDespite Donald Trump's comfortable win in the Electoral College, which voted on Monday, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million votes, according to an Associated Press analysis.
First LookKellyanne Conway will serve as counselor to the president in Trump’s administrationAs President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway managed to subdue the brazen candidate. Can her influence have the same effect in the West Wing?
First LookDeal to repeal North Carolina 'bathroom bill' collapses amid partisan hostilityCharlotte City Council had struck a deal with state lawmakers to repeal both the city's local nondiscrimination ordinance and the state's HB2, but the deal fell apart Wednesday.
So far, Trump is a GOP uniter in Congress – except when he's notWhile President-elect Trump has made significant progress in unifying Republican leaders since his election, there are signs of persistent divisions that could thwart his agenda.
Why Trump flashed a smile and thumbs-up with reportersThe president-elect surprised a group of reporters with an impromptu off-the-record conversation Sunday, sparking a debate about how to cover this very different president.
What the warrant application for Weiner's laptop says about FBI investigationThe FBI was trying to get a look at thousands of Hillary Clinton's emails on former congressman Anthony Weiner's computer partly to see if anyone had hacked in to steal classified information, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.
