All Politics
- How 'train wreck' became a signature GOP slamSince the 1990s, Republicans often invoke the term 'train wreck' to describe policies they oppose. But no one has used it as often in Congress as Sen. Ted Cruz.
- John Boehner steps down: Self-sacrificing, but will it lead to better government?House Speaker Boehner's decision to step down may put off a government shutdown in the short term. But what happens after he leaves with budget and debt-ceiling negotiations is potentially the bigger problem.
- John Boehner exit: Anyone can run for House speaker, even youWho replaces Speaker of the House John Boehner? Non-House members have received votes for speaker, and that鈥檚 a trend that seems to be growing.
- Pope Francis' stand on inequality: Do Americans agree?During his US visit, Pope Francis has called for more to be done to help the poor and to address a widening inequality. Many Americans appear to agree 鈥 with some caveats.
- Why John Boehner resigns on his own terms'The only way John Boehner will vacate the speakership is if he decides he no longer wants the job.' On Friday, that's just what he did.
- Speaker John Boehner resigns: the falloutJohn Boehner went out on a personal high note 鈥 and on his own terms.听
- Pope Francis' speech to Congress: both moral and politicalPope Francis had a clear message for Congress on immigration and climate change, but it was gently delivered, without 'a hint of lecture or scolding.'
- Democratic-led filibuster stalls stopgap funding measure in SenateMajority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) of Kentucky hasn't explicitly said what he'll do next to avoid a government shutdown at midnight on Wednesday.
- New polls: Has Donald Trump bubble burst?Depending on how you crunch all the poll numbers for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, his trend line is essentially flat, or a slow decline.
- Pope Francis鈥 address to Congress: what it means for six Catholic lawmakersMore Catholics are in Congress than ever before 鈥 and in positions of power. To each, however, Pope Francis' visit means something different.
- Clinton crushed 'invisible primary.' Will that matter?Hillary Clinton has corralled the support of 59 percent of national Democratic Party leaders, while Bernie Sanders has been shut out altogether.
- Hillary Clinton aims to lessen the burden of out-of-pocket health care costsDemocratic presidential candidate聽Hillary Clinton聽proposed a plan on Wednesday aimed聽to protect Americans from unexpected medical bills.
- Washington's Farewell Address: the Trump versionIn September 1796, George Washington made history by announcing his decision to not to run for a third term. Here's a Donald Trump spin on such a moment.听
- Donald Trump vs. Stephen Colbert. Who won?Stephen Colbert played a faux-Trump character on his old 'Colbert Report' Comedy Central show. So when the two met Tuesday night, there must have been fireworks, right?
- First LookSenate Democrats block abortion bill: Is shutdown battle brewing?The Senate blocked a bill to penalize late-term abortions Tuesday, and time is running out before the government could shut down if abortion, Planned Parenthood, and the federal budget remain enmeshed.听
- Does Carly Fiorina's business experience at HP matter?Fiorina and Trump are both touting their CEO qualities in their bid for the White House. But the differences between executive and political power are enormous.
- First LookClinton proposes prescription drug cap: Will it rally cash-strapped voters?Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton defends Obamacare and proposes changes to the prescription drug industry after her main Democratic challenger proposed a plan for healthcare reform.听
- Why Scott Walker's supernova campaign burned outAs Scott Walker leaves the stage, the GOP battle between outsiders (like Donald Trump) and insiders grows sharper.听
- Scott Walker exit: Who benefits?As Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker聽was calling it quits Monday, his national finance co-chairman was fielding calls from five Republican 2016 campaigns.
- Why Scott Walker dropped out of GOP presidential raceThe Wisconsin governor gave a news conference for Monday evening in Madison, where he announced he is the second major GOP candidate to quit the race.