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First LookOrlando shooting revives gun debate: Where do the candidates stand?Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump drew contradictory lessons from the shooting in Orlando, outlining divergent paths forward on gun control.
Monitor BreakfastWill Dems retake House? It's too early to tell, say campaign officialsDemographics and dislike for Trump work to Democrats' advantage, but congressional campaign officials are cautious with their predictions.
Sanders, Clinton both support Washington, D.C. as 51st stateDemocratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton agree:聽It's time for the residents of the nation's capital to be represented in Congress.
Political word of the week: pivotThe word is ubiquitous during campaign season, reflecting journalists鈥� growing usurpation of the lingo of political and media advisers.
Orlando and the presidential role of American-in-chiefSunday's terror attack in Orlando, Fla., was a reminder that one of a president's most important roles is not one that can be anticipated.聽
First LookEx-senator and Ohio governor George Voinovich remembered as a 'unifier'The two-term governor of Ohio once broke into tears inside his office, saying 'I really do love my fellow man.'
Former GOP senator and Ohio Gov. George Voinovich diesKnown for his frugality, he occasionally clashed with conservative Republicans, including in his support of the auto industry bailout and his criticisms of President George W. Bush.
Twilight of the Old South?Rural Southerners are fighting to save the values that have long defined the region. But they worry they are losing ground.聽
Has Trump's 'self-funded' strategy run its course?This time four years ago, Mitt Romney raised $100 million. Key Republicans are expressing concern that Trump is not taking the requisite steps to raise similar amounts now.
Hackensack mayor and deputy quit GOP over Trump's 'racist statements'Hackensack's mayor and deputy have left the Republican Party and re-registered as independents, citing Trump's 'unacceptable' and 'racist' comments.
Why are Trump voters so angry about immigration?Building a wall is one of Donald Trump's big applause lines. But why? Some research surveys suggest that many Trump followers aren鈥檛 so much anti-Hispanic as they are worried about the perceived effect of immigration on their culture and pocketbooks.
House passes bill to help ease Puerto Rico's debtThe bill would create a financial control board and allow restructuring of some of聽Puerto聽Rico's聽$70 billion debt.聽
The GOP's taxing choices on tax reformDonald Trump touts tax relief for ordinary Americans. But thanks in part to Reagan-era tax reform, 45 percent of households already pay no federal income tax.
Here's how Elizabeth Warren is already playing key role for ClintonThink Elizabeth Warren is attacking Donald Trump on her own? All signs point to coordination with Hillary Clinton's campaign.
'Dump Trump' won't happen. But GOP elite could still hurt him.Talk is spiking again about the Republican establishment maneuvering to deny Donald Trump the presidential nomination. But 'Dump Trump' faces a couple of not-so-small problems.
Joe Biden and John McCain: How their friendship survived WashingtonVice President Biden and Senator McCain, who won an award for civility this week, give a poignant picture of how Washington can work.聽
First LookCan the Democratic party find unified path to the general election?Bernie Sanders鈥檚 protracted campaign may actually help Hillary Clinton鈥檚 general election campaign in the long run, say some political analysts and generational experts.
First Look$15-per-hour wages go to Washington: What's next?The District of Columbia City Council is in the process of approving a controversial measure to mandate a $15 per hour minimum wage, as the nation's capital moves to contribute its own experience to a national discussion.
It's Hillary's party now, but Bernie's fingerprints are all over itBernie Sanders says he will work with Hillary Clinton to defeat Donald Trump. That's important. The Sanders wing retains immense clout on the left.聽
Does Paul Ryan want Trump to win, or not?By criticizing their presumptive nominee, House Speaker Ryan and Senate majority leader McConnell know they鈥檙e hurting Trump. But they may be calculating that he'll lose anyway unless he improves as a candidate.