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Could a small city Indiana mayor be the next DNC chair?Pete Buttigieg might be the mayor of a Midwestern city that boasts a population of just over 100,000, but he has the potential to appeal to a much wider audience.
Monica Crowley: How much does plagiarism actually matter in politics?The Trump transition team said Crowley will remain a part of the administration in spite of a CNN report that shows upwards of 50 examples of plagiarism in her bestselling book.聽
Does battle over Trump's nominees augur a new era of ethics battles?The Office of Government Ethics head says it hasn't had time to properly carry out background checks of Trump nominees.聽
How Michelle Obama might continue her fight against fatMichelle Obama made childhood obesity her signature issue. Another first lady's legacy shows how Obama might continue her efforts after leaving the White House.
Monitor BreakfastOne key senator weighs in on the Trump transition so farSen. Bob Corker is respected by Republicans and Democrats and is often a key cog in bipartisan efforts. He's bullish on Rex Tillerson, cautious on Russian hacking, and surprised by Trump's cellphone habits.聽
New York shootings hit all-time lows: Lessons for other US cities?In 2016, the NYPD reported 998 shootings 鈥� the fewest since the city started tracking them. New York's sustained drop in crime stands in contrast to other US cities, and its policing innovations could offer solutions.
First LookTerm limits for Congress: Would amending the Constitution 'drain the swamp'?Major hurdles stand between the proposed constitutional amendment and its ratification, but proponents argue Americans are ready and asking for the overhaul.
First LookHow North Carolina's new governor is going around the law to expand MedicaidNewly sworn-in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to circumvent a 2013 law barring state officials from expanding Medicaid coverage, marking a push to secure Affordable Care Act funding before President Obama leaves office.
The obvious Obamacare problem no one's talking aboutBoth sides acknowledge Obamacare can't be replaced or reformed without bipartisan buy-in. The problem is, for the moment, the two sides are too invested in partisan warfare to talk honestly.聽
For immigrant 'Dreamers,' an uncertain futureAllison Brady's parents brought her to the United States as a child. While she's been able to work legally under Obama's deferred action program, she is among the 740,000 so-called 'Dreamers' who feel thrust back in limbo by Trump's election promises.
Will Trump's pick for top trade negotiator shrink US-China trade deficit?Former Reagan trade representative Robert聽Lighthizer, whom US president-elect Donald Trump has tapped to be his chief trade negotiator, has long promoted aggressive measures to counter China's trade policies.
Why does the religious make-up of Congress look different from that of America?In some ways, Congress' religious composition is shifting. But more than nine-in-ten representatives self-identify as 海角大神, nearly the same as in 1961, according to a new study.
In ethics watchdog flap, Trump shows influence over unruly GOPBy moving to weaken an independent congressional watchdog, House Republicans were showing signs of being as fractured as ever 鈥� until Trump stepped in.聽
Congress returns to work, hot to repeal ObamacareAfter more than 60 failed attempts to curtail or repeal the 2010 law, at last Republican lawmakers have their opportunity to do so. But should they have a replacement lined up first?
For Native Americans, new national monument a rare victoryObama鈥檚 designation of Bears Ears National Monument represented victory in a growing effort to protect tribes鈥� lands 鈥� efforts many say have also led them to reconnect with their spiritual traditions.
Why political satire may become even more important in Trump eraSatirists tend to flourish when traditional media are more constrained.
As North Carolina continues its sharp right turn, some feel abandonedNorth Carolina attracted legions of new workers on the promise of a progressive lifestyle in the New South. But they feel betrayed by a dramatic political shift.
How Trump's team of billionaires could make Washington workDonald Trump's proposed cabinet is filled with successful businesspeople. That experience can help 鈥� if the nominees are patient and persistent in working with the massive federal bureaucracy.
What role will former Bush aide Thomas Bossert play in Trump's White House?Trump has long stoked rivalries among his staff in business and during his presidential campaign. But doing so in the White House could sow confusion and slow decision-making.
FocusSeattle's struggle to prosper and keep its soulSeattle's pioneering initiatives target severe inequality left in the wake of tech-driven growth. They could become a model for other thriving cities. 聽
