Politics Jan 29 What to watch for in Trump’s first State of the Union address A guide of things to watch for in President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday.
Politics Jan 25 What’s in the White House’s latest immigration plan? The proposal includes creating a $25 billion trust fund for a border wall system and border improvements, limiting the kinds of family members immigrants can sponsor to come to America, and eliminating the immigration visa lottery program, all top priorities…
Politics Jan 22 Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? A look at the political fallout Here’s an initial guide to the political winners and losers from the 2018 shutdown.
Politics Jan 19 Lessons from the last time the government shut down A look at the last time this happened, in 2013, provides some helpful answers about the mechanics and politics at play.
Politics Jan 12 Trump’s supporters dismiss s***hole comments, charges of racism Trump supporters faced an all-too familiar reality Friday: trying to defend, excuse or distance themselves from remarks that many viewed as further proof that the president is a racist.
Making Sen$e Jan 08 What would it take to fix America’s crumbling infrastructure? Can Congress pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill in 2018?…
Making Sen$e Jan 05 Did the economy improve in 2017? We asked three experts about the latest jobs numbers, what they say about the economy's performance last year and what's ahead for 2018.
Politics Jan 04 Biden hasn’t contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owes her an apology Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he hasn't contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owed her an apology for her treatment during the 1991 confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Politics Jan 04 Joe Biden believes U.S. is closer than ever to nuclear war Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday he agreed with a former top military official’s view that the United States and North Korea are closer than ever to nuclear war.
Politics Dec 27 The chess match for control of state legislatures Despite making gains in some state legislatures this year, the Democratic Party is at a historic disadvantage heading into the midterm elections -- the first election cycle that will help shape the all-important redistricting process after the 2020 census.