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First LookLegal experts say Trump's Twitter feed could work against his executive ordersIn a series of tweets early Monday morning, President Trump seemed to imply his travel ban was designed to specifically target Muslims, which violates the Constitution by discriminating on the basis of religion.
Trump鈥檚 touchy question: Would private sector be better at air traffic control?President Trump is far from alone in arguing that privatizing air traffic control would help US aviation modernize while holding costs in check. Some critics see security concerns.
First LookSurge in first-time women candidates running for public office, inspired by presidential electionIn recent months, women from all 50 US states have begun to pursue paths toward running for public office.聽Many of these women claim that the election inspired them to get involved.
Q&A: Oakland mayor on her commitment to Paris climate pactMayor Libby Schaaf of Oakland, Calif., is one of dozens of mayors who have joined the US Climate Alliance after President Trump announced the US withdrawal from the Paris accord June 1.
Paris pullout: Defiant US Climate Alliance emerges in its wakeUS states, cities, and companies have banded together to try to meet the emissions reductions goals set by the Paris climate pact, despite President Trump's decision to withdraw.
What Trump鈥檚 鈥榗ovfefe鈥� moment revealsPresident Trump took an apparent mistake 鈥� a nonsensical tweet 鈥� and turned it into another 'look at me' moment.
First LookTrump announces US departure from Paris climate agreementPresident Trump announced his intention to withdraw the US from the聽Paris climate pact聽in the name of putting Americans first. The decision will likely result in increased domestic emissions and possible alienation of the US by international allies who support the pact.
First LookTrump hands out private cellphone number, raising security concernsPresident Trump distributes his personal cellphone number to other world leaders, an unprecedented move in the diplomatic arena.
First LookIowa's Republican senators lower expectations on Obamacare repealThe Senate would require 60 votes to repeal Obamacare entirely, though the Republican majority would allow parts of the law to be repealed.
Kushner flap: A brief history of back channelsClandestine back channels between adversaries have been common 鈥� and important 鈥� diplomatic tools, from diffusing the Cuban Missile Crisis to paving the way for Nixon's visit to China.
First LookOregon's first immigrant Latina state rep advocates for diversity and toleranceTeresa Alonso Leon is one of the first people brought to the US illegally to become a lawmaker.
Montana election victory is also a warning for RepublicansMontanans opted for Greg Gianforte by only 6 percentage points in a statewide House election Thursday. Half a year ago, Donald Trump carried the state by 20 points. New worries about health-care policy are one reason for the difference.
When hostility to media becomes assaultA Republican candidate for Congress in Montana physically assaulted a reporter asking a question about health care May 24, the latest in a string of disturbing incidents, media experts say.
Adam Schiff: Why Congress needs to go forward with own Russia investigationsWhile former FBI Director Robert Mueller鈥檚 investigation will take place largely behind closed doors, Congress can be much more open in its work, points out Rep. Adam Schiff, lead Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
With big spending cuts, Trump鈥檚 budget highlights clash of valuesThe White House budget proposal would slash programs for the poor, including Medicaid and food stamps. Its framers say it nudges the able-bodied into jobs; critics call it 鈥楻obin Hood in reverse.鈥�
Trump has denied 'collusion' with Russia. But is that the real issue?So far evidence of such activity hasn't surfaced. Yet, even if it never does, serious concerns about both the Trump team and Russia are being investigated, and should not be obscured.
What path forward for the GOP agenda?The window for Republicans in Congress to make significant progress on their agenda is closing fast, and White House crises aren't helping. What to do? Experts point to lessons from the Clinton era.
How Mueller appointment may calm a roiled WashingtonFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller is being tapped by the Justice Department after days of uproar in Washington, and even rumblings about possible impeachment. The hope now is for orderly fact-finding.
The place in America where (almost) no one drinks their tap waterLocal officials in eastern Kentucky's Martin County insist the water is fine, despite repeated violations of EPA limits. But residents have been relying on bottled water for years.
How can America's spies navigate today's political minefields?Politics is always a risky arena for intelligence agencies, as they seek out and supply information that may not fit with government agendas. But President Trump's decision to fire FBI Director Comey has brought the tensions into stark relief.
