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The Trump administration鈥檚 deepening Russia problemOngoing revelations about the Trump team鈥檚 communications with Russian officials are causing Democrats and even some Republicans to call for a more intensive investigation.
Can Trump and Congress turn outreach into legislation?President Trump has opened lines of communication with Congress 鈥� though mostly his own party. But it鈥檚 time to go from glad-handing to handling policy details, political scientists say.
First LookWhite House says no further discipline for Kellyanne Conway is neededA letter from White House counsel to the Office of Government Ethics says Conway is 'highly unlikely' to endorse Ivanka Trump's clothing line again after a review of ethics rules.
How would 'merit-based' systems change US immigration?Points-based immigration systems are in place in most wealthy countries. But if they function smoothly, it's because of bureaucrats.
Tea party's bid to 'make the establishment great again'After eight years of trying to bring down Washington elites, the populist movement finds itself in an unfamiliar position: holding the levers of power.
First LookCould Trump pave the way for ... President Oprah?Ms. Winfrey, who previously swore she would never run for president, says President Trump's election has made her rethink whether she could win the White House.聽
The presidential Trump emerges, for a nightAfter a blustery start to his presidency, Trump delivered a speech to Congress that projected a more optimistic view of America's path forward. But Democrats remain concerned.
Trump says GOP is now party of the working class. Is he right?Trump, who speaks to Congress tonight, has positioned himself and the GOP as the champion of the working class. But it鈥檚 possible that in the end conservatism will change Trump, rather than the other way round.
First LookOhio review finds evidence of non-citizen voting 鈥� in very small numbersOhio Secretary of State Jon Husted says his office has identified 82 non-US citizens who voted illegally voted in recent elections in the state.
First LookAP-NORC poll: Teens cynical about politics, yet many remain hopefulA survey of US children ages 13 to 17 finds that America's teens are nearly as politically disillusioned as their parents, yet they are also somewhat more likely to say that聽America's best days lie ahead.
First LookGeorge W. Bush weighs in on Trump's administration. Is he breaking tradition?Former President George W. Bush voiced his support for a free press, and said Americans 'need answers' on the administration's alleged ties to Russia, but avoided directly criticizing the new president.
The problem with the claim that President Trump is on a 'dictatorial path'There is no evidence so far that Trump's use of executive power exceeds Obama's. The travel ban is a key test case.聽
Trump and the rise of the extreme rightLeaders of extreme right and hate groups say they feel empowered by President Trump, who gives them confidence to speak openly.
How a Delaware state Senate campaign attracted more than 1,000 volunteersStephanie Hansen's special election victory on Saturday ensured that Democrats will maintain control of the Delaware state Senate. But she didn't do it alone.聽
Will Tom Perez unite the Democratic party?The Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to select former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as the party's new leadership. He will be tasked with bringing a party facing a minority in every branch of government back to the forefront.聽
Tom Perez, new DNC chair: Why this post mattersWith a new chair, some see voter demographic changes favoring the Democratic Party's future. But others aren't so sure.
First LookWhite House blocks reporters from a briefing, shrugging off another unwritten customSeveral major news outlets were blocked from an off-camera press 'gaggle' on Friday, igniting furious criticism from media organizations.
No evidence of terrorist threat from travel ban countries, says DHS draft reportA Department of Homeland Security draft report聽obtained by The Associated Press concludes that citizenship is an "unlikely indicator" of terrorism threats to the US.聽
First LookIvanka Trump pushes $500 billion child care subsidy plan: Who would benefit?The plan, which is similar to one President Trump proposed during his campaign, would make child-care expenses tax deductible for聽individuals earning less than $250,000. But critics argue that low-income families would not be able to take advantage of the benefit.
