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First LookHouse pushes GI Bill expansions for college-bound veteransA bipartisan deal announced on Thursday modernizes the GI Bill, expanding financial contributions and flexibility for veterans to pursue higher education opportunities.
First LookOn reworked health care bill, GOP hopes senators can 鈥榚mbrace progress鈥�A revamped bill proposed by Senator McConnell on Thursday will require the support of several opposing republicans to pass its 鈥榙o-or-die鈥� vote next week.
Among Trump voters, is there a tipping point?Interviews with Trump voters in Georgia and Texas suggest that part of the president鈥檚 enduring appeal hinges on the nature of how they see America鈥檚 role in the world and the depth of their personal support for the president.
First LookYellen to Congress: interest rates will continue to riseFederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says the economy has improved and no longer needs recession-era support from the central bank. Economists expect rates to go up one more time this year.
First LookFBI candidate Wray to face questions on independence in confirmation hearingPresident Trump鈥檚 pick for FBI Director, Christopher Wray, will face his confirmation hearing Wednesday and will likely be pressed on his independence from the White House, though supporters assure that 鈥榟e鈥檚 no one鈥檚 minion.鈥櫬�
For conservatives, health-care choice trumps other valuesAn amendment sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz favors the ability to choose no-frills insurance plans instead of being forced to pay a penalty or buy a plan with certain benefits, as mandated under the Affordable Care Act.
Trump鈥檚 challenges escalate, with son鈥檚 email of 鈥榣ove鈥� for Russia helpIn a newly released email from June 2016, Donald Trump Jr. voiced eagerness to gain Russian-government dirt on Hillary Clinton. Here's why the news may mark a turning point in the Trump-Russia saga.
Why journalism is shifting away from 'objectivity'Amid the unusual pressures of the Trump era, some are advocating a more interpretive or even combative approach to journalism 鈥� and argue that will do more to help society.
Why states pass budgets despite rising political divideEven Illinois finally put partisan wrangling aside to raise taxes and begin digging itself out of a deep fiscal hole. But polarization is growing in state politics.
For GOP, health-care saga becomes deepening test of credibilityRepublicans have long pledged to repeal and replace Obamacare. Now they鈥檙e in charge of Congress, yet struggling to cultivate the legislative give-and-take required to govern.
One state鈥檚 opioid crisis sheds light on national health-care debateIn New Hampshire, drug abuse is a rising public concern. The issue is changing Congress鈥檚 discussion on repealing Obamacare.
First LookTrump administration releases new limits on US travelTo be eligible, US visa applicants from six mainly Muslim countries must prove a relationship with a 鈥榗lose鈥� family member or business tie. The new criteria follows Monday鈥檚 Supreme Court ruling.
Supreme Court on Trump's travel ban: Why its tone sounds a bit differentThe high court's ruling, which partially allowed the travel ban to take effect, is not a hint of the justices' ultimate decision, so much as it is an expression of the court's adherence to formality.
Health care: vote delayed, but calls to address costs keep growingIn eight states where insurers have already formalized their proposed rates for 2018, premiums are headed upward by an average of 18 percent next year, according to analysis by health consulting firm Avalere.
First LookSenate leaders work to unite GOP to approve health care billThe Congressional Budget Office report released Monday has wavered GOP support for the health care bill. Just three 'no' votes from 'rebellious Republicans' could kill the bill.
First LookUS mayors unite to lead cities in the fight against climate changeAfter President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, US mayors gather at annual conference to pledge their cities' efforts in combating global warming.
First LookGOP donors close checkbooks, urging stronger action on health care reformProminent GOP donors expressed their frustration over the Trump administration鈥檚 efforts to upend Obamacare through aggressive lobbying, refusing to host fundraisers, and warning of 鈥榗onsequences.鈥�
Law made in secret? That's not what makes health-care bill unusual.In some ways, the GOP health-care legislation represents the most abnormal drafting of a big legislative package in memory. But not because of the secrecy per se.
First LookTrump claims he tweeted about secret tapes to keep Comey 'honest'President Trump tweeted Thursday that to his knowledge, no recordings of his private conversation with former FBI Director James Comey existed.聽
Why Medicaid is central to health-care debateSome Republicans argue that the burgeoning program has become fiscally unsustainable, but advocates say it's more cost-effective than private insurance or Medicare.
