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Three questions raised by Roy Moore's runoff winThe former state Supreme Court justice's victory in Alabama's GOP runoff is at once a blow to President Trump, who had endorsed聽incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, and also a validation of Trumpian outsider politics.
First LookTrump plans to cut down refugee admissionsThe Trump administration is expected to announce the cap figure of US refugee admission for the next fiscal year, which could be the lowest in more than a decade.聽聽
First LookIn Republican primary, Moore wins in Alabama against establishment-backed Senator StrangeIn the Senate Republican primary race, Roy Moore won against the Trump-backed incumbent. Though Mr. Moore is favored to win in Alabama's special election he, and other firebrand Republicans, could prove troublesome for Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell.
Obamacare repeal fails (again), despite 鈥榩ower to the states鈥� framingBy moving power and money to the states, the GOP鈥檚 answer to Obamacare built on a powerful idea that's popular beyond conservative ranks. But the Graham-Cassidy bill contained too many other flaws to get the needed votes.
Puerto Rico: Will Maria make island more of an American priority?The Caribbean island territory had become nearly invisible in the US political picture. But some say the long road to recovery after Maria could provide the opportunity to build a better relationship with Washington, and a better Puerto Rico.
First LookCongress questions SEC chairman on security of files after Equifax hackingSenate hearing seeks to answer if the SEC breach held the potential for insider trading and how long the SEC knew about the security breach before disclosing it.
In Alabama, an early test of anti-establishment moodThe Republican primary contest in Alabama on Tuesday pits a controversial outsider against an incumbent backed by the Washington establishment 鈥� including (sort of) President Trump.
First LookNew health care bill proves risky for incumbent RepublicansRepublicans are taking a closer look at the bill's significant cutbacks, especially for key swing states that helped secure President Trump's victory. Upcoming midterm elections could be enough to keep the bill from passing before the deadline.聽
First LookCongress criticizes Equifax data breach, but tighter regulations aren't likelyThough hackers have been able to get at personal consumer data, tougher regulations on how to store that data don't seem likely.
The growing Democratic divideShut out of power in Washington, Democratic leaders have been looking for ways to work with President Trump on key issues - but they risk raising the ire of a base that is shifting leftward.
First LookOnce more with feeling: Republicans launch another attempt at health care repealWanting to fulfill campaign promises is pushing one final effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Republican leaders hope that this bill, geared toward state, rather than federal control, will have what it takes to pass both houses in the upcoming vote.聽
What's really important about Facebook Russia AdsThose Russian-bought online spots might be just a hint of a darker, undetected flood of attempts at influence, according to experts in political communication.
First LookPartisan news outlets: propaganda or real news?While it is being advertised as a run-of-the mill political news site, The Free Telegraph, operated by Republican governors, has received widespread criticism for aiding the spread of fake news. Defenders say it is just an outlet to share positive news about Republican efforts.
Bridging the racial divide: One step forward or two steps back?The Senate's only black Republican, Tim Scott, went to the White House this week to discuss the president's post-Charlottesville rhetoric. The next day, Trump doubled down on his remarks casting blame on both sides.
First LookTrump signs resolution condemning hate groupsAfter President Trump's controversial Charlottesville comments stirred up debate on race relations in the US, suggesting there were good people "on many sides" of the protests, Mr. Trump signed a resolution condemning hate groups.
How to fix US politics? Maybe start by seeing it as an 鈥榠ndustrial complex.鈥�America鈥檚 political dysfunction stems from a duopoly structure that鈥檚 been amplified in recent decades, a new report argues. Some states may already be pointing toward solutions that better serve the public interest.
With an eye on tax reform, President Trump courts DemocratsOn the heels of last week's deal with Democratic leaders, the president is hosting a dinner party with both Republican and Democratic senators to lay the groundwork for his next legislative target. 聽
Monitor BreakfastOn 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.
With aid deal, Trump creates his own roadmap for handling gridlockInstead of working behind the scenes to bring players on both sides of the issue together, Trump publicly sided with Democrats, catching his own team off guard. No one on either side is necessarily counting on this trend to last, but it offered a way forward.聽
DACA decision highlights the allure 鈥� and pitfalls 鈥� of executive authorityWhen Congress fails to act, presidents often take matters into their own hands. But there's a catch: Executive actions can be easily overturned by the next president.
