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Why Congress is finally making progress on two tough issuesBoth houses overwhelmingly passed the first long-term highway bill in a decade. Next week, a long-disputed education bill is expected to clear Congress, as well.
Does Donald Trump have Democratic supporters? Not many.Donald Trump has said he鈥檇 get lots of Democrats in the general election, just like Ronald Reagan did in 1980.
America's massive decline in gun violenceMass shootings are spectacular, but rare. The difference between public perception and reality on this point is stark.聽
Lindsey Graham's primal scream for the Republican eliteStuck at 1 percent, Lindsey Graham set aside the speech he had intended to give and said the GOP front-runners聽are destroying the Republican Party.- How to save the GOP from Donald Trump: Leave it to himIt might be time to start a new party and run hard against the Trump agenda. Let Jeb Bush run under the banner, 'Rational Republicans.'
GOP tries another 'messaging' bill on Obamacare. Why?This Obamacare bill is expected to make it to President Obama's desk for a rare veto. But some wonder whether such legislation underscores the view that Congress can鈥檛 get anything done.
If Trump wins nomination, will GOP elite bolt to a third party?Republican Party officials now see that it鈥檚 a real possibility that Trump will be their standard-bearer, and many aren't happy about it.
Prayer shaming: How should politicians respond to mass shootings?Political responses to mass shootings in America have become formulaic, simplistic, and offer little middle ground. But the first step to progress may be a better understanding of the opposing views, say some observers. 聽
The Adelson effect: Why every GOP candidate is at this Jewish conferenceCasino billionaire Sheldon Adelson spent $90 million on candidates in 2012. So, every GOP presidential candidate will be at Thursday's event for Adelson's聽Republican Jewish Coalition.
GOP 7-page memo on handling Donald Trump, nominee. Would it work?GOP lawmakers have drafted a seven-page memo for Republican candidates in other races. It rests on a crucial assumption that nominee Donald Trump would be more restrained than candidate Trump has proven to be.
First LookAmerican Muslims counter Donald Trump's 9/11 celebration narrativeDonald Trump's comments alleging that American Muslims celebrated the fall of the Twin Towers has prompted a swift backlash from the American Muslim community.
Monitor BreakfastWithout naming names, John McCain frets about top of GOP ticket in 2016Sen. John McCain didn't go after Donald Trump explicitly, but he warned Wednesday that a weak Republican nominee could jeopardize GOP control of the Senate.聽
Monitor BreakfastMcCain: Americans now more likely to support US troops in Iraq, SyriaSince the Paris attacks, Sen. John McCain said Wednesday, Americans are more likely to back calls for a more aggressive role in the fight against the Islamic State.
Ben Carson's poll decline 鈥� and what this says about Donald TrumpIs it the 'Paris effect'? Or can Ben Carson's drop out of front-runner status be traced to more wide-reaching causes?- Trump says CNN should pay him $5 million for next debate. Does he have a point?GOP candidate Donald Trump has gotten flack for his hypothetical demand of $5 million in charitable donations in exchange for his appearance at an upcoming CNN debate. But given the large profits generated by networks airing the debates, could it be a savvy business call?
Ted Cruz vs. Marco Rubio is on. Why this matchup is important.If Donald Trump fades, Senators Cruz and Rubio could end up the last two GOP contenders in mid-March. They would likely steer the party in different directions on foreign policy and national security.
Why hardliner bid for open debate is a high-risk venture on Capitol HillOnly a few current members have experienced an open, deliberative process on Capitol Hill.聽Attempts聽to reincorporate 'regular' processes in modern day have failed miserably.聽
Why some Americans remain skeptical about climate changeTwo new analyses examine 'how a culture of misinformation' can be spread within the American public, according to their author.
Buffett will stump for Clinton. How close are their views on the economy?A campaign spokesperson confirmed the billionaire would make an appearance with the Democratic candidate.
From hair to watching Homeland: What Hillary Clinton latest e-mails revealThe latest release of 7,800 pages of e-mails聽give a glimpse into the private side of one of the world's most public people.