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Why Andrew Yang will give you $1,000 a month if he鈥檚 electedLong-shot candidate Andrew Yang says a universal basic income is key to counterbalancing the millions of middle class jobs being lost to automation.
Trump鈥檚 trade stance shaped by deep convictions 鈥� and political instinctsThe China trade war reflects Trump鈥檚 long-held belief in tariffs. Depending on how it plays out, it could benefit him politically 鈥� or backfire.
What does Lady Liberty stand for? A look at changing attitudes.The museum, which opens Thursday, shows how symbolism involving the Statue of Liberty has shifted over time.
Politics WatchAlabama bill marks new phase of abortion battleThe flurry of legislation in the states reflects an anticipation that Roe v Wade may be overturned. But that won鈥檛 be the end of the abortion wars.
With 鈥榢indness not brutality,鈥� Joe Biden woos Obama DemocratsSince announcing his candidacy, Joe Biden has skyrocketed in the polls 鈥� to the surprise of Washington pundits, but not New Hampshire voters.
Beyond polarization: Why fixing a broken Congress mattersWe often forget that Congress is more than elected officials 鈥� it is also a workplace for staffers, serving members in all sorts of ways. As cuts to staff and budget gradually hollowed out Congress鈥� capacity, the聽legislative branch needs public support and resources to do its work. Our video explores this issue, with a little help from modeling clay.
The ExplainerAmid growing concerns about 2020, a primer on Russian election interferenceThe Mueller report provides new details about Russia鈥檚 interference in the U.S. in 2016. Here鈥檚 an overview of what happened.
The ExplainerAs abortion battles intensify in states, misperceptions aboundExtreme rhetoric often shapes the abortion debate and can influence public attitudes. Here are some basic facts about abortion in the U.S. today.聽
Monitor BreakfastMeet Sen. Mark Warner, the 鈥榥erdy鈥� top Dem on Intelligence CommitteeThe Virginia senator turned reporters' questions about China and the Mueller report into a masterclass on technological supremacy and national security.
Monitor BreakfastWhy US-China trade talks are about more than tradePresident Trump is poised to boost tariffs on China. And in a rare bipartisan moment, top Democrats also call for a tough stance in trade talks.
Monitor BreakfastHow Senate Intel Committee remains a bright spot of collegialityDespite partisan rancor in Congress, the Intelligence Committee is working effectively 鈥� one of many topics Warner discussed at the Monitor Breakfast.- Politics WatchDemocrats elevate faith 鈥� and forgiveness 鈥� on campaign trailDemocrats like South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg are talking openly about their religious beliefs, often emphasizing inclusiveness over rebukes.
With Barr in crosshairs, a look back at last time Congress cited contemptThe House is considering holding Attorney General Barr in contempt. Seven years ago, the same thing happened. Will this time be different?
First LookWhite House proposes 'merit-based' system in immigration overhaulThe White House is pushing for a border security bill that will modernize ports of entry to make sure all people, vehicles, and packages are scanned. The methodically planned bill was spearheaded by聽senior adviser Jared Kushner.
Texas Republicans propose raising taxes. Here鈥檚 why.Tax increases and Texas may seem like oxymoron. The red state is trying to keep taxes low while not betraying voters and core conservative values.
Faith comes to fore in Democratic 2020 field. Why now?Some Democratic hopefuls want to foreground their 海角大神 faith in seeking the nomination, arguing Republicans should not have a monopoly on religion.聽
With Barr a no-show, White House and Congress move further apartWilliam Barr鈥檚 refusal to testify before Congress exposes a tension between legislative and executive branches that has been going on for some time.
Florida Panhandle asks: Should disaster relief really be political?If disaster relief was once a bedrock American value, it is now politicized, adding to challenges for the Florida Panhandle鈥檚 hurricane recovery.
Politics WatchWith economy humming, Democrats split over how to beat TrumpFormer VP Joe Biden is hitting President Donald Trump on character. His Democratic rivals are focusing on the need for systemic policy changes.
First LookTrump, Democratic leaders coming together to discuss infrastructureFixing the nation's crumbling network of roads, bridges, and tunnels is one issue Republicans and Democrats can agree on.聽President Donald Trump will be sitting down with Democratic leaders this week to search for solutions amid competing priorities.
