Politics Mar 31 It’s the last day to sign up for health care – sort of It's the last day to sign up for health care - in theory: Monday is the last day to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act without incurring a penalty. At least that's what’s supposed to happen.
Politics Mar 28 Another top Christie administration official steps down New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced at a news conference Friday that yet another member of his administration is out -- his appointed head of the New Jersey Port Authority David Samson, who to this point Christie has strongly defended…
Politics Mar 28 Christie says he didn’t ‘inspire’ bridge lane closures A law firm hired by Gov. Chris Christie’s administration released a report Thursday that found no involvement on the part of the New Jersey Republican in last September’s lane closures at the George Washington Bridge.
Politics Mar 27 The myth of the Catholic swing vote With President Obama meeting with Pope Francis Thursday, it’s a good time to reexamine the importance of the Catholic vote in America. “The Catholic vote” is often looked to as a “swing vote” in American politics. But it’s not quite…
Politics Mar 27 Obama seeks blessing from Pope Francis In the Morning Line today: Obama meets with Pope Francis The president’s tough talk for Putin Parties seek to frame the immigration debate 2016 GOP contenders head to Vegas for “Sheldon Primary” Judy Woodruff interviews former President Jimmy Carter Obama…
Politics Mar 26 Obama administration to give more time for health care sign-ups The Administration extends the health care enrollment period, while President Obama talks Ukraine overseas, Senate Democrats push an unemployment insurance extension, and 2016 hopefuls hit the road, hoping to avoid the gaffes getting 2014ers in hot water. That's all in…
Politics Mar 25 Obama administration to rein in bulk data collection Obama proposes NSA changes Health care at the Supreme Court Senate moves forward with Ukraine aid bill Biden to New Hampshire Scott Brown trades “Bqhatevwr” for “whatever” Obama proposes changes to NSA bulk data collection: President Obama is aiming to…
Politics Mar 18 Miss America, ‘Mitt Romney on steroids’ and more to watch in today’s Illinois primary Both sides expect that Republican Bruce Rauner, a wealthy private-equity investor, will win the GOP primary for Illinois governor handily Tuesday. That would set him up to take on vulnerable incumbent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. And it’s shaping up to…