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Trump campaigned for the blue-collar worker, but did he really mean it?President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to put American workers first. Democrats want to test him on that promise.
Historic Inauguration Day protests? Organizers still waiting for permitsGroups planning to protest in Washington, D.C., around Inauguration Day are worried that they haven't received a permit yet, with some alleging a plot to quash dissent.
First LookCould Democrats drive a government shutdown over miners鈥� health care?The government could face a shutdown this week as Senate Democrats and Republicans attempt to find common ground on a health care provision for miners in next year's spending bill.
Obama orders review of US election amid Russian hacking concernsAfter reports of "malicious cyberactivity" during the election season, Obama's top counterterrorism adviser Lisa Monaco says key stakeholders need fuller answers.- Obama orders review of US election amid Russian hacking concernsAfter reports of "malicious cyberactivity" during the election season, Obama's top counterterrorism adviser Lisa Monaco says key stakeholders need fuller answers.
Governance by spectacle? Trump taps WWE's Linda McMahon to head SBA.The president-elect has tapped a co-founder of the WWE for his latest cabinet pick. His campaigning-by-spectacle may become governing-by-spectacle.
How much can Scott Pruitt really change the EPA?While many critics are displeased by Trump's pick for EPA head, Pruitt's more traditional establishment background may help to mitigate some environmentalists' fears about the ability of the agency to weather Trump's administration.
Harry Reid: A sculptor of partisanship, who was also molded by itWhen he was first elected in 1982, compromise was not a dirty word. That's changed dramatically 鈥� and so has Senator Reid.
First LookIs Trump softening his stance on illegal immigration?President-elect Donald Trump might not keep President Obama's executive order protecting young, undocumented immigrants in place, but he seems to be softening his stance on America's 700,000 'Dreamers.'
California positions itself to lead a blue state rebellionThe country's most populous and economically independent state looks willing to push back against the Trump administration in a way not seen in decades.
At dawn of Trump era, political center sees an openingDonald Trump himself defies labels. His rise to power may signal opportunities for problem-solving, Republicans and Democrats say at a convening of the group No Labels.聽
In rare bipartisan success, Congress passes major mental health billThe $6.3 billion 21st Century Cures Act, which the Senate passed by a vote of 94 to 5 today, includes the most significant mental healthcare legislation in 20 years.
Partisan or racial gerrymandering? Supreme Court asked to parseThe Supreme Court heard two cases on Monday regarding accusations that North Carolina and Virginia engaged in racially-motivated gerrymandering.
After a delayed win, North Carolina Gov. Cooper looks to the futureDemocrat Gov. Roy Cooper finally Tuesday got to bask in his victory in the close race for North Carolina governor, telling supporters his narrow triumph is a victory for the middle class and for the state's diverse population.
Trump criticizes and congratulates US business deals in one dayTrump plainly telegraphed that when he takes office in six weeks he'll take an interventionist role in the nation's economy 鈥� as well as play showman when he sees a chance.
GOP spending bill has mixed reviews 鈥� even among fellow RepublicansThe legislation would prevent the government from shutting down this weekend and buy several months for the new Congress and incoming Trump administration to wrap up more than $1 trillion worth of unfinished agency budget bills.
Walter Scott mistrial: early test for Trump on civil rightsThe mistrial in the case of a police officer who shot a fleeing black man has turned attention to an upcoming federal civil rights case. How Trump handles it could be revealing.聽
Florida voters sue for recount: A call to address election issues?Three Florida voters have sued for a recount of all paper ballots in Florida, adding to growing pressure for change before the 2018 election.
Monitor BreakfastWhy a top Democrat is open to Trump's pick for PentagonCongress would need to issue a waiver to allow Gen. James Mattis to serve as secretary of Defense, a civilian position.
First LookDemocrats celebrate rare victory after N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory concedesNorth Carolina's governor-elect may nudge the right-drifting state back toward the center, but he faces a Republican-controlled legislature.
