Politics Feb 19 Who said it? Bush vs. Obama on Islam Today in the Morning Line: The president defends his words on terror A problem for the White House Can you tell which quotes are from President Obama and which are from former President George W. Bush? Word play: Leading…
Politics Feb 18 Does having a college degree matter in a president? Today in the Morning Line: Scott Walker doesn’t have a college degree. Should anyone care? Nine presidents — two on Mount Rushmore — didn’t have college degrees But just one president in the last 114 years didn’t have one…
Politics Feb 17 Texas judge blocks Obama immigration action Today in the Morning Line: Federal judge halts Obama’s executive action the day before it’s set to take place Obama administration to appeal decision Americans disapprove of Obama’s handling of foreign policy Why Jeb Bush has to talk about…
Politics Feb 12 What’s behind Jeb Bush’s orchestrated rollout For someone who is supposedly not running yet for president, Jeb Bush is running what is pretty close to a full-on presidential campaign.
Politics Feb 11 As Obama requests military force, a brief history of war power Today in the Morning Line: Details emerge of Obama’s request to Congress for military authorization to fight the Islamic State group A brief history of war power tension The U.S. hasn’t declared war since WWII, plus all 11 times…
Politics Feb 10 A little bipartisanship begins to show in Washington Don’t get us wrong, Morning Line is not painting a picture of blossoming bipartisanship at the U.S. Capitol. But, slowly, quietly, a few green shoots are sprouting, nearly unnoticed in the shadow of dark (also true) headlines about partisan divide.
Politics Jan 27 Budget outlook shows deficits, health costs down, but debt continues to rise Budget cuts and increased revenue have again cut the federal deficit. But the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that under current policy (including the sequester/budget cuts) the deficit will start to rise again in 2018.
Politics Jan 26 Four reasons so many Republicans are running in 2016 Today in the Morning Line: A weekend full of GOP 2016 At least 17 Republicans have indicated their interest in running this cycle Money, attention, the Obama effect, and history are all reasons so many are throwing their hats…
Politics Jan 22 Obama goes on offense post-State of the Union Today in the Morning Line: Obama hitting the road Today, he’s in Kansas (before talking to YouTube stars) House abortion bill falls apart Boehner invites Netanyahu; doesn’t tell White House Just one senator (and it’s not the one you…
Politics Jan 21 President Obama draws a line in the sand with State of the Union Today in the Morning Line: President Obama extends olive branch… to Democrats Eleven proposals the president made in State of the Union Fact checks galore – your links to the four best What was trending on Facebook, Twitter? A speech…