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Outrage nation: Can America overcome its addiction to anger?Twenty years ago, observers worried that apathy was the biggest threat to the American psyche. Today, that seems quaint. How can Americans turn off the outrage machine that urges them to get angry about . . . well, everything?
First LookPresident Trump to nominate William Barr for attorney generalWilliam Barr previously served as late President George H. W. Bush鈥檚 attorney general. Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced out by Mr. Trump in November.聽
From lame-duck lawmakers, hardball politics or undermining of democracy?Elections are often about divisions. But once the polls have closed, elected officials are expected to find ways to work together. Political observers worry that聽drive for constructive governance may be eroding.
Cover StoryHow a refugee turned mayor seeks to transcend politics of divisivenessWilmot Collins鈥檚 rise and visibility puts him at the nexus of a deepening debate over the role of refugees in America and a heated conversation over immigration 鈥� intensified by the caravan of Latin American聽asylum-seekers.
First LookMichael Flynn likely to avoid jail time due to cooperationIn a court filing submitted by Special Counsel Robert Muller, prosecutors recommended no jail time for Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser convicted of lying to the FBI. The filing called Mr. Flynn's cooperation in the Russia probe "substantial."
First LookPeople from all walks of life gather to honor George H.W. BushOn Dec. 5, presidents, world envoys, veterans, and many more are gathering to honor the late former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away on Nov. 30. Mr. Bush is celebrated for his signing of the American with Disabilities Act in 1990, among a series of major accomplishments.聽
First LookWisconsin GOP pass slew of measures during lameduck sessionIn a stunning all-night legislative battle in Madison, reminiscent of when Gov. Scott Walker first came to office in 2011, incumbent Republicans are putting severe limitations on the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general to govern.聽
Remembering George H.W. Bush, a calm hand in a turbulent timeGeorge Herbert Walker Bush, who died Friday, was a lanky Yale graduate and World War II hero whose r茅sum茅 of public service made him perhaps the most experienced modern president. One of his signal achievements was skillfully navigating the end of the cold war.
Why the lower tier of Democratic leaders is worth watchingLeadership is often steeped in lengthy experience. That is certainly the case for the three lawmakers selected to lead House Democrats. But amid growing demand for generational change, they also elevated some new faces.
First LookSenate advances legislation to end US support for Saudi war in YemenIn a bipartisan vote, the Senate moved closer to ending US support for Saudi Arabia in its brutal years-long war waged against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The vote also serves as a congressional rebuke to President Trump's response to Jamal Khashoggi's聽death.聽
First LookTrump steps up his attacks on Mueller as Manafort breaks plea dealA key witness in Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation, former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, has broken his plea deal for lying and was in contact with President Trump's lawyers while in custody, according to federal prosecutors.聽
First LookSenators to investigate US response to Khashoggi killingUnited States Senators will meet with key officials in the Trump administration on Nov. 28 to discuss the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October. Many senators are becoming increasingly uneasy with the US relationship with Saudi Arabia.聽
Why President Trump may want a 'good shutdown'If Congress can鈥檛 agree on issues such as funding for a border wall, key parts of the government could shut down. But while the president seems eager for the fight, there are political risks for Republicans.
Senate runoff brings Mississippi鈥檚 painful past to the foreTuesday鈥檚 vote provides another test of聽Republican dominance in the Deep South. If conservative values outweigh a racially tinged campaign, Democrats may struggle to forge a winning coalition.聽
After Florida recount, ballot signature issue remains a concernAn ongoing lawsuit charges that Florida鈥檚 process for invalidating ballots due to signature mismatches is unconstitutional. The issue could be critical in 2020 in the nation鈥檚 largest swing state.
From hiring staff to locating bathrooms: New members of Congress get readyThis incoming class in Congress may be the most diverse in US history 鈥� including the first Muslim and Native American women. Here鈥檚 a look at some of the new faces on Capitol Hill.聽
First LookIn-coming Democratic governors face last-ditch efforts by GOP lawmakersAfter the midterm elections elected Democratic governors across the Midwest, Republican legislatures are quickly passing laws from voter ID restrictions to slowing down minimum wages raises in efforts to advance their conservative agendas.
First LookAbrams stands firm on finding justice for voter rightsDemocrat Stacey Abrams is using the momentum of the Georgia gubernatorial race to draw attention to "systemic voter suppression" and a flawed electoral system 鈥� but is a federal lawsuit the best approach? Republicans also want to see an improved process.
Democrats鈥� reliance on seniority clashes with enthusiasm for fresh facesAs Democratic voters skew younger, that image seems increasingly at odds with the party鈥檚 long-entrenched leadership on Capitol Hill. But many say now is a time when experienced hands are more important than ever.聽
First LookAbrams considers a legal challenge in the contested Georgia electionGeorgia officials are on the cusp of certifying Republican Brian Kemp as the winner of the gubernatorial race, but Democrat Stacey Abrams refuses to back down. In an unprecedented move, Ms. Abrams and her campaign team may go to court to contest the election.聽
