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Monitor BreakfastLarry Kudlow, Trump economic adviser, comes around on tariffs as a toolMr. Kudlow also weighed in on the president鈥檚 plan to close the border and his intention to nominate Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve.聽
Why capitalism in America now needs its defendersCapitalism or socialism? At a Monitor Breakfast Wednesday, Larry Kudlow defended capitalism as the best path to prosperity for all.
Nadler wants the full Mueller report. What happens if Barr says no?If the executive branch resists, enforcing subpoenas becomes a matter for the courts 鈥� where it can drag on for years.聽
First LookHoping for change, Chicago elects Lightfoot as first female black mayorOn a historic night in Chicago, the nation鈥檚 third-largest city elected Lori Lightfoot as mayor. Ms. Lightfoot 鈥� who won all 50 wards 鈥� will be the first African American woman and the first openly gay person to lead the city. She will be sworn in on May 20.
鈥楢nybody who鈥檚 ever been around Joe Biden has been touched by him 鈥� literally鈥�To some women, Joe Biden鈥檚 approach seems 鈥渉andsy,鈥� while others just see a 鈥減eople person.鈥� The difference in style may be partly generational.
Cut defense to fund a border wall? How a US military town weighs the choice.Border security vs. national security? How a North Carolina military town weighs proposed cuts to local defense spending to fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall.聽
Why Republicans are balking at replacing Obamacare, againPresident Donald Trump wants to make the Republicans 鈥渢he party of health care.鈥� But GOP lawmakers are not eager to draft a plan to replace Obamacare.
First LookDemocrats intensify demand for full Mueller reportDemocrats set a Tuesday deadline to view the confidential Mueller report. Attorney General William Barr is expected to release a version of the report by mid-April. Meanwhile, the president boasts about total exoneration on the 2020 campaign trail.聽- Politics WatchPolitics aside, Mueller report鈥檚 conclusion should be welcome newsThe finding 鈥� as summarized by Attorney General William Barr 鈥� that the Trump campaign did not conspire with Russia is, on its face, a good thing.
Life after Mueller: How Trump, Democrats, and the nation can move onAfter the submission of special counsel Robert Mueller鈥檚 election meddling report, Americans and lawmakers are grasping for a path forward.
Mueller report stokes political rift. Could it inspire some unity too?Details of the Mueller report have stirred America's divisions. But some are also calling for steps to safeguard elections from Russian interference.
Challenge for 2020 Democrats: How to rise above the packIn the 鈥渋deas primary,鈥� Democratic presidential candidates 鈥� 16 and counting 鈥� are vying to show voters they have the right stuff. But there are other ways to stand out: charisma, toughness, compassion. And the ability to bring in the bucks.
First LookCheers and scoffs: Americans divided over Mueller report summaryFor Republicans, the end of the probe means no evidence exists that President Donald Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia during the 2016 election. Democrats argue that while Mr. Trump wasn't charged with obstruction, he also wasn't exonerated.
Mueller concludes Trump-Russia probe; no new indictmentsSpecial counsel Robert Mueller has turned over his long-awaited final report after a probe seeking evidence of possible collusion between the presidential campaign of Donald Trump and Russia.聽
Christchurch brings global white supremacist threat into sharp reliefWhite supremacist terrorism is on the rise around the world. The attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, has brought new awareness of the long-underestimated threat.
As Beto campaigns, New Hampshire looks for rock-ribbed answers, not fluffAn early political hurdle in the U.S. presidential race is the savvy New Hampshire electorate. Is Beto O鈥橰ourke鈥檚 cheery enthusiasm enough for the Texas Democrat to win over skeptical voters seeking substance too?聽
Politics WatchWhen Trump tweets, how should the media respond?To some, Trump鈥檚 tweets are a distraction from real news. To others, they鈥檙e the president鈥檚 most direct form of communication with the world.
Small donors boost Beto and Bernie 鈥� and may transform the political landscapeMr. O鈥橰ourke claimed an average donation of $47 to Mr. Sanders鈥檚 $27, highlighting Democrats鈥� increasing reliance on small-dollar contributions.聽
AOC is the right鈥檚 new villain. And in Queens, they love her for it.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez鈥檚 combative style has made the young lawmaker a lightning rod. Her constituents say someone鈥檚 finally speaking for them.
Monitor BreakfastWhy Rep. Adam Schiff seems to be everywhereThe California congressman is a man on a mission 鈥� to use his newfound power as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to get answers on President Trump and Russia.聽
