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The curious case of Donald Trump and illegal Polish workers. Was Rubio right?Questions are swirling about Trump's use of foreign workers 鈥� in New York in the 1980s, and more recently, at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla.
Why the new conservative budget plan is a long shotThe optimism after the striking of a 2-year budget deal last October has waned, now conservatives have a plan to force $30 billion in cuts.
Religious liberty bill: Will it thwart Georgia's rise as a moviemaking hub?Georgia is among states considering legislation in the wake of the Supreme Court鈥檚 decision last year legalizing same-sex marriage. But the legislation could alienate the state鈥檚 thriving entertainment industry.
Rubio (finally) attacks Trump. Will that matter?At Thursday's debate, Senators Rubio and Cruz seemed newly willing to tangle directly with Donald Trump. Plus, 'the fruit salad of our lives.'
GOP debate: Making his own rules still looks like winning strategy for TrumpFor many observers, Thursday night鈥檚 attacks from Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz looked like a matter of too little, too late. But if Trump secures GOP nomination, they say, don't be surprised if he changes his positions.
First LookFreedom Caucus founder announces retirement, citing work-life balance concernsArizona Rep. Matt Salmon announced his retirement on Thursday from Congress in order to spend more time with his family.
If Donald Trump wins Florida, is it game over?The Republican establishment has some potential strategies for stopping Trump, but the clock is ticking.
Can Trump win the presidency without the Hispanic vote? Maybe.Some 8 in 10 Hispanic voters have an unfavorable view of Mr. Trump, and more than 7 in 10 have a 'very unfavorable' impression of him, more than double the percentage of any other major candidate.
Who will Donald Trump pick for a running mate?As Donald Trump races ever closer to the Republican nomination, is there any way of telling who he might pick as his potential vice president? And would they even be willing, if they were chosen?
Koch advisor joins Marco Rubio. Will Koch brothers' money follow?Marc Short, a top advisor to the Koch brothers, has joined Team Rubio as "anyone but Trump" establishment donors flock to the the Florida senator. The Koch brothers themselves have yet to endorse anyone.
First LookSouth Dakota governor meets transgender people for the first timeRepublican Gov.聽Dennis Daugaard is currently weighing the potential merits of a bill awaiting his approval that would affect which bathroom transgender students are able to use.
Does Donald Trump prove 'the party' doesn't decide?Everything about current presidential politics goes against 'The Party Decides' thesis, but there's not yet hard data to prove it.
First LookCould a Republican Supreme Court nominee crack partisan stalemate?President Obama may have the Republican governor of Nevada on his shortlist to replace Antonin Scalia, the late US Supreme Court justice.
Why is Hillary Clinton popular with these black moms?Hillary Clinton, already popular with the African American community, has received more endorsements this week, this time from a group of African American mothers.聽
What does Rubio need to win the Republican nomination?With Donald Trump surging, Marco Rubio could still have a shot if the GOP establishment were to rally around him, political observers say.
Monitor BreakfastSenate Foreign Relations chairman: 'Gitmo's not going to close'GOP Sen. Bob Corker said that would be the case unless President Obama issues an executive order, something he鈥檚 opposed to. The senator on Wednesday also commented on the challenging situation in Syria.
Donald Trump is a moderate. That doesn't mean what you think.Statistically, Donald Trump is perhaps the most moderate Republican, but a purely mathematical approach shows the limits of ideological sorting.
Are Republicans finally coming up with a plan to beat Donald Trump?Republicans seeking to dethrone Donald Trump have spent little time (or money) actually taking him on. After Donald Trump's big win in the Nevada caucuses, that might be about to change.
Donald Trump takes Nevada: Third win in a rowDonald Trump's rivals know they are running out of time to stop his juggernaut. Sen. Marco聽Rubio edged out Sen. Ted Cruz by fewer than 2,000 votes in Nevada, according to an AP vote count.
Are the state of Nevada and Marco Rubio really both 'firewalls'?'Firewall' has become a popular buzz word in presidential politics, but what does it really mean?
