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Afterthought no more? California to flex muscles in 2020 primaries.By moving up its primary date, the Golden State could help shape the Democratic nomination process 鈥� and possibly elevate its own Sen. Kamala Harris. Or it could find itself marginalized once again.
First LookWhite House report changes tack on health care rhetoricThe new report reflects the outcome of 2018 midterm elections in which Democrats successfully campaigned on keeping the Affordable Care Act. President Trump and Republicans have failed to repeal the ACA, which has grown in popularity among Americans.聽
First LookJohn Dingell, the longest serving member of Congress, defied typeThe Michigan Democrat, who died Feb. 7, aced legislative dealmaking, while fiercely protective of the auto industry back home as he served nearly six decades in the US House. Critics called Rep. John Dingell overpowering and intimidating, but others reveled in his dry wit.
First LookMired in political scandal, Virginia looks to Black Caucus for leadershipScandals involving Virginia's top three Democratic politicians have stunned the state. If the turmoil gains momentum and results in a succession of resignations, Democrats will lose their shot at聽taking control of the GOP-dominated Virginia legislature.
Politics WatchAs crisis in Va. government deepens, could Northam hang on?With 鈥榖lackface鈥� scandal spreading to the attorney general, and the lieutenant governor facing a sexual assault accusation, it鈥檚 unclear who could step in to replace the embattled governor.
In Mueller investigation, one big question: 鈥榃hy are so many people lying?鈥�The stream of indictments flowing out of the Mueller investigation all hinge on one prosecutorial tool: the False Statements Act. The measure can offer an avenue to prosecute otherwise elusive crimes. But it can also be misused.
First LookHouse committee expected to give Mueller transcripts from Russia probeThe House Intelligence Committee votes today on whether it should cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller regarding the Russia investigation, potentially reversing a decision made last year under Republican leadership.
For political stars like Beto and Stacey, powerful brands outshine lossesStacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union tonight, while Beto O鈥橰ourke will be interviewed live by Oprah 鈥� a sign that political influence is increasingly about maintaining a compelling narrative, in or out of public office.
Ann Coulter wants a wall. But does Trump actually need to deliver?As President Trump prepares to address the nation Tuesday, he鈥檚 under withering attack from once-friendly conservative quarters. Some strategists say the president shouldn鈥檛 underestimate聽his own power to sell some sort of compromise.聽
First LookStates spend millions on outreach work to avoid undercount in 2020 censusAhead of the聽decennial census next year, some states are focusing enormous resources to reach those individuals deemed hardest to count. An undercount means fewer federal dollars and potentially fewer seats in the United States Congress.
First LookDemocratic hopefuls flood South Carolina ahead of 2020It's being called the most wide-open Democratic primary in decades and White House contenders are flocking to South Carolina to boost their profiles and mingle with the black community that makes up two-thirds of the Democratic electorate in the state.聽
First LookStatehouses see some GOP lawmakers defectFor a variety of reasons, state lawmakers across the country have swapped their GOP affiliation for the Democratic Party, citing an "unrecognizable" Republican Party and a desire to get things done in their legislatures.
Politics WatchHoward Schultz: Spoiler or 鈥榬eassuring alternative鈥�?Democrats condemned the former Starbucks CEO鈥檚 announcement that he may run for president as an independent, arguing that those opposed to President Trump need to unite behind one candidate.
Lots of senators are eyeing the White House. But few have ever made it there.The 2020 campaign could tie the record for sitting senators running for president. And while history points to a steep climb, many see a roadmap in President Barack Obama鈥檚 successful campaign.
First LookStacey Abrams tapped for Democratic response to State of UnionStacey Abrams 鈥� who burst into the national spotlight with her bid for the Georgia governorship in 2018 鈥� will give the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address, a signal of Democratic priorities as they party gears up for 2020.
First LookBipartisan efforts to expand voter access in more than 30 statesState lawmakers across the country have filed bills in record numbers to聽increase ballot access for millions of Americans, following accusations of voter suppression during the 2018 midterms. New bills are being introduced across red, blue, and purple states alike.
How do you define 鈥榳all鈥�? Keeping Washington open may hinge on the answer.Seventeen House and Senate negotiators meet for the first time on Wednesday. They have until Feb. 15 to strike a deal on border security that satisfies lawmakers of both parties on the wall and other difficult immigration issues.
What it鈥檚 like to live in a town the whole country is yelling aboutCovington Catholic High School isn鈥檛 even in Covington, Ky. It sits just outside the city limits. That fact seems emblematic of a US where an insatiable appetite for outrage doesn鈥檛 take time to examine the view from its downtown streets.
Politics WatchCovington clash: Everyone鈥檚 got an opinion. Maybe that鈥檚 the problem.An uncomfortable confrontation on the National Mall, caught on video, led to a social media frenzy this week.聽
Can Democrats prevent shutdowns by refusing to 鈥榬eward鈥� the tactic?Democrats say they are taking a stand on principle, though they themselves forced a shutdown a year ago. Whether either party tries a shutdown again will likely depend on the political fallout from this one.
