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First LookFormer Mass. Gov. Patrick enters presidential raceLate to enter a crowded field, Deval Patrick, who has close ties to former President Barack Obama, said he's running for "people who feel left out."
Impeachment hearings day one: Two perspectivesHyperpartisanship isn't simply about differences of opinion. As impeachment has made clear, the two sides often see entirely different realities.
Trump, impeachment, and the whistleblower: Three questionsAs the public phase of the House impeachment inquiry begins, how will Congress balance rights of accuser and accused?
First LookHas Trump overstepped limits of power? Public hearings begin.Wednesday's opening marks the fourth time in U.S. history that Congress has launched impeachment proceedings against a sitting president.
Monitor BreakfastHow Tom Perez plans to keep Democrats unitedAt a Monitor Breakfast, the DNC chair said every 2020 Democratic presidential candidate has pledged to support the eventual nominee – despite the melange of personalities and ideologies remaining.
Beyond impeachment, is Congress getting anything else done?Congress is struggling to agree on spending, trade, and other priorities. Impasses might have existed without impeachment – but it’s not helping.
First LookElection vendors are 'prime targets,' need oversightA new report from the Brennan Center for Justice shows the importance of federal oversight for private election vendors who participate in elections.
The ExplainerGiuliani, Ukraine, and back-channel diplomacy. Three precedents.Presidents have used close aides or friends to handle international assignments, particularly at times of national stress. What’s different this time?
Democrats are winning in suburbs. In rural America, it’s another story.In Minnesota, two suburban pickups for Democrats in 2018 were counterbalanced by two rural districts that flipped in favor of Republicans.
First LookTriumph over trolls: Somali American woman wins Maine electionSafiya Khalid faced threats and harassment during her campaign for city council in Lewiston, Maine, but won Tuesday with nearly 70% of the vote.
Politics WatchThe Democratic freak-out over Warren has begunConcern about the Massachusetts senator's ability to win in key battleground states is generating new attacks from the Democratic establishment.
Democrats win in Kentucky, Virginia, but Tom Perez is looking to 2020Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez took a victory lap after Tuesday’s results. But the 2020 race could challenge Democrats’ unity.
First LookBeshear claims win in Kentucky election, Bevin still to concedeDemocrat Andy Beshear claimed victory over Republican incumbent Matt Bevin in Kentucky's closely watched gubernatorial race, with a 0.4% margin.
First LookDemocrats capture Virginia legislature for first time in decadesThe last time Democrats controlled Virginia's state government was 1993. Newly elected lawmakers are promising big changes that could reshape the state.
Some battleground polls missed 2016. Are they better for 2020?National polls were largely accurate in 2016, but many swing state polls wrongly picked Donald Trump to lose. They’ve taken that miss to heart.
Is political compromise alive? Lessons from New Hampshire.Sunday’s Problem Solver Convention showed some promise in finding middle ground, but also the challenges.
Is impeachment fair? Our reporters catch you up on where things stand (a chat)Our political reporters talk through what you need to know about the Trump impeachment inquiry as it currently stands.
All politics is national? Kentucky governor’s race provides a test.Off-year elections often receive scrutiny for what they say about the next cycle. In Kentucky, a focus on impeachment may be offset by local concerns.
First LookWhistleblower offers to answer written Republican questionsRepublicans could avoid oversight by Rep. Adam Schiff (D) and ask questions directly to the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry.
Cover StoryCalifornia’s Latino voters helped turn state blue. Will others catch the wave?How a generation of Latino activists is reshaping politics and driving change in California and beyond.
