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Why Bob Corker is bucking GOP tribalism, in a Tennessee traditionAt a Monitor breakfast, Tennessee鈥檚 retiring US senator sang the praises of the Democrat who hopes to succeed him, former Gov. Phil Bredesen. Their bipartisan collaborations go way back.
Why Adam Schiff wants to 'follow the money'The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee talked about his 鈥榤emo,鈥� Russian meddling, security clearances - and a podcast called 'Slow Burn,' all about Watergate.
Will Holder run for president in 2020?When former Attorney General Eric Holder recently came to a Monitor Breakfast, he seemed to enjoy himself so much that he made news.聽
Why so many temporary White House clearances? Adam Schiff wants to know.President Trump is a manager who appears to thrive on chaos and doesn't sweat details. But in the Rob Porter episode that ethos has run into the by-the-book tradition of security checks. Congressional leaders including Adam Schiff (D) are raising concerns.
In Democrats' strategic strike against gerrymandering, Holder leads the chargeAt a breakfast for reporters hosted by 海角大神, former Attorney General Eric Holder calls political gerrymandering 'a fundamental affront to our system of democracy.' He's heading a Democratic effort that seeks a more level playing field well beyond the next elections.
Susan Collins sees Trump outreach as giving boost to Senate tax billThe Senator from Maine says the White House has engaged with her on tax reform, and her meetings with President Trump may result in changes that bring her closer to being a "yes" on the tax bill.
DNC chair slams GOP 'silence' on Mueller indictmentsAt a Monitor-hosted breakfast for reporters, Tom Perez says the Trump team's legal difficulties notwithstanding, the Democratic Party must rebuild if it wants to reclaim power in Washington.
New endangered species: the GOP deficit hawkDesperate for a legislative win, Republicans are preparing to push through a tax-cut package that analysts say could add considerably to the deficit. Voices on the right expressing concern about red ink have been few and far between.
On tax reform, Trump looks to avoid the same fate as health careAt a Monitor breakfast with reporters, Trump's liaison to Congress says they've 'learned lessons' from the health care defeat - and are hoping to win some Democratic votes.
How Big Labor is wooing working-class Trump voters back to Democratic foldRichard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, said at a Monitor-hosted breakfast Wednesday that workers, when presented with facts about the president鈥檚 promises vs. his actions, are beginning to 'come back across the bridge.'
Mayors to Trump: We can be great partnersMembers of the non-partisan US Conference of Mayors, which represents 1,408 cities with a population of 30,000 or more, say they seek solutions based on results 鈥� not ideology.
The man looking to make the VA workIn a Washington stalled by partisan gridlock, Dr. David Shulkin may have a better shot at getting things done. A former Obama appointee picked by President Trump, he was confirmed by a Senate vote of 100-0.
John Kasich raises 'taking out' top North Korean leadersThe 2016 presidential candidate's views, shared Friday at a Monitor breakfast, come amid an escalation of rhetoric vis-a-vis North Korea, both from the Trump administration and Republican congressmen.
Trump's steep learning curveThe education of Donald Trump in these first 100 days is about so much more than learning the vast array of issues that cross his Oval Office desk 鈥� and rethinking some positions along the way.
Pelosi says Obamacare compromise possible, if GOP reaches outThe House Democratic leader says at a Monitor Breakfast that if divided Republicans fail to pass their own health-care plan, she would welcome GOP overtures to amend the Affordable Care Act.
The importance of being Josh EarnestMr. Earnest, President Obama's spokesman, has a warning for his successor: Those tweets could undermine your message.
One 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.聽
Obama orders review of US election amid Russian hacking concernsAfter reports of "malicious cyberactivity" during the election season, Obama's top counterterrorism adviser Lisa Monaco says key stakeholders need fuller answers.
Why a top Democrat is open to Trump's pick for PentagonCongress would need to issue a waiver to allow Gen. James Mattis to serve as secretary of Defense, a civilian position.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: It's time for Democratic 鈥榮oul-searching鈥�At a Monitor Breakfast, Sanders, named chair of 'outreach' for Senate Democrats, said the 'real action to transform' the country would come in 'grass-roots America.'