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First LookBarr says Trump didn't influence his decision in Stone caseAttorney General William Barr's intervention in the case of Trump ally Roger Stone continues to raise questions. Although wary of prolonging the Ukraine inquiry, Democrats aren't letting up on the Justice Department.
Bloomberg bets old rules of politics no longer apply. He may be right.Bypassing early states while blanketing airwaves elsewhere, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to chart a new path to the presidency.
Politics WatchWhy a Bloomberg nomination has long concerned Team TrumpIn August 2018, Trump insider Corey Lewandowski told a Monitor Breakfast that Michael Bloomberg would be the president’s strongest reelection foe. He cited Mr. Bloomberg’s money and outsider status.
After New Hampshire, minority voters could reshape Democratic raceAfter Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates head to states where they have to appeal to a more racially diverse group of voters.
First LookHate speech spreads: FBI adds white supremacy as 'national threat'White supremacy propaganda has increased in the U.S. by 120% since last year, according to a new study. The FBI is responding to the rise in racially motivated violent threats.
First LookN.H. vote: Sanders edges Buttigieg as Klobuchar finishes thirdSen. Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary vote, but Mr. Sanders and Pete Buttigieg won the same number of delegates. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was close behind. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden got no delegates.
In chill of New Hampshire, signs Klobuchar is warmingSenator Amy Klobuchar's 11th-hour surge in New Hampshire suggests a desire for Midwestern values, pragmatism, and a sense of humor.
First LookHow a young electorate could affect New Hampshire primariesAs New Hampshire votes Tuesday, new data reveals a surprising number of residents eligible to vote are young and have not lived there that long, challenging presumptions about the Granite State's conservative leanings.
Trump, impeachment, and the politics of revengePresident Trump has verbally attacked his impeachment foes since the acquittal vote, and has moved to fire two key witnesses.
‘We have to have hope, right?’ Democrats grasp for momentum.Democrats have been counting on a sense of urgency to drive voters to the November polls. Could a “weary resignation” upend those aims?
First LookAs US deficit soars to $1 trillion, Trump offers new budgetPresident Donald Trump is offering a $4.8 trillion budget that increases spending for defense and NASA, but won't cut Social Security and Medicare.
Why secession is the talk of this pro-gun county in VirginiaPolitical turnover in Virginia has unnerved rural counties along West Virginia border. A secession proposal highlights social and political divisions.
First LookTrump shrinks Utah's national monuments to allow miningTwo years ago, the Trump administration revealed plans to open land in two national monuments for mining. On Thursday, those plans were implemented, drawing protest from Utah conservationists and tribal groups.
For Bernie camp, Iowa debacle triggers déjà vuBeneath the outrage over Democrats’ bungling of the Iowa caucuses lies a wounded trust that dates back to the 2016 campaign.
First LookWhat Utah voters say about Mitt Romney's impeachment voteUtah Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican to cross party lines in Wednesday's Senate's impeachment vote to acquit President Trump. Mr. Romney cited his faith, and his vote produced a mixed reaction from his home state.
First LookIowa results: Sanders and Buttigieg now too close to callIowa has released 97% of caucus results, but there's only .01% difference between the leading Democratic candidates: moderate Pete Buttigieg and progressive Bernie Sanders.
Politics WatchWhy Democrats won't beat Trump playing by his rulesPresident Trump’s stagecraft and emotion – whether you love it or hate it – tends to crowd out everything else.
Will impeachment change Trump? A Washington guessing game.President Trump comes out of impeachment in reasonably strong position. Will he feel unfettered in his behavior as he seeks a second term?
First LookDemocrats' electability divide: Buttigieg leads Sanders in IowaWith 71% of precincts reporting, Mayor Pete Buttigieg becomes the first openly gay candidate to earn presidential primary delegates, and is leading by a small margin. But the results chaos revives criticism of Iowa's "first-in-the-nation" status.
First LookWhy Trump's State of Union sounded like a campaign speechA triumphant President Donald Trump used the State of Union address to highlight the "Great American Comeback." But partisan discord was also on display: Speaker Nancy Pelosi tore up Mr. Trump's speech on camera.
