All Politics
First LookAs Democratic race heats up, candidates turn on each otherMike Bloomberg and Bernie聽Sanders were prime targets聽during Wednesday's debate in Las Vegas as candidates picked on policy and personality differences. President Trump joined the fracas through tweets. Super Tuesday contests are less than two weeks away.
What Trump pardons show about his idea of presidencyPresident Trump used his constitutional authority to offer legal relief to some high-profile offenders including former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Politics WatchIs Bernie cruising to the nomination? And is it too late for anyone to stop him?Unless something happens to change the current trajectory, the senator from Vermont may be on track to become the Democratic nominee.聽
First LookPresident Trump goes on clemency spree, testing powerOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump聽tested the limits of his office by using聽clemency powers to pardon 11 people, including former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a one-time contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice."
As Nevada prepares to vote, caucuses themselves are on the lineNervous party officials acknowledge that Saturday鈥檚 caucuses could be the last hurrah for a complex system that favors party activists.聽聽
First LookBloomberg makes Democratic debate stage for first timeMichael Bloomberg has qualified for the Nevada Democratic debate. His heavy TV ad campaign has earned him 19% of national support, placing him second among candidates, according to a recent poll. But critics are accusing the billionaire of trying to "buy the election."聽
Virginia鈥檚 鈥榓mazing moment鈥�: The view from ground zero of U.S. gun debateA seismic shift underway in Virginia has lawmakers asking a question once unthinkable for the home of the NRA: How do you ban 鈥淎merica鈥檚 gun鈥�?
First LookBloomberg's campaign prompts Facebook to reverse its ad policyMichael Bloomberg found loopholes around Facebook's political ad bans to promote his presidential campaign on social media. In response, Facebook has redefined its political ad policy. But what's the difference between an ad and "branded content"?
First LookBarr says Trump didn't influence his decision in Stone caseAttorney General William Barr's intervention in the case of Trump ally Roger Stone continues to raise questions. Although wary of prolonging the Ukraine inquiry, Democrats aren't letting up on the Justice Department.聽
Bloomberg bets old rules of politics no longer apply. He may be right.Bypassing early states while blanketing airwaves elsewhere, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to chart a new path to the presidency.
Politics WatchWhy a Bloomberg nomination has long concerned Team TrumpIn August 2018, Trump insider Corey Lewandowski told a Monitor Breakfast that Michael Bloomberg would be the president鈥檚 strongest reelection foe. He cited Mr. Bloomberg鈥檚 money and outsider status.
After New Hampshire, minority voters could reshape Democratic raceAfter Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates head to states where they have to appeal to a more racially diverse group of voters.
First LookHate speech spreads: FBI adds white supremacy as 'national threat'White supremacy propaganda has increased in the U.S. by 120% since last year, according to a new study. The FBI is responding to the rise in racially motivated violent threats.
First LookN.H. vote: Sanders edges Buttigieg as Klobuchar finishes thirdSen. Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary vote, but Mr. Sanders and Pete Buttigieg won the same number of delegates. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was close behind. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden got no delegates.
In chill of New Hampshire, signs Klobuchar is warmingSenator Amy Klobuchar's 11th-hour surge in New Hampshire suggests a desire for Midwestern values, pragmatism, and a sense of humor.
First LookHow a young electorate could affect New Hampshire primariesAs New Hampshire votes Tuesday, new data reveals a surprising number of residents eligible to vote are young and have not lived there that long, challenging presumptions about the Granite State's聽conservative leanings.
Trump, impeachment, and the politics of revengePresident Trump has verbally attacked his impeachment foes since the acquittal vote, and has moved to fire two key witnesses.
鈥榃e have to have hope, right?鈥� Democrats grasp for momentum.Democrats have been counting on a sense of urgency to drive voters to the November polls. Could a 鈥渨eary resignation鈥� upend those aims?
First LookAs US deficit soars to $1 trillion, Trump offers new budgetPresident Donald Trump is offering a $4.8 trillion budget that increases spending for defense and NASA, but won't cut Social Security and Medicare.
Why secession is the talk of this pro-gun county in VirginiaPolitical turnover in Virginia has unnerved rural counties along West Virginia border. A secession proposal highlights social and political divisions.
