Politics May 29 Floodgates open as Democrats join Republicans in calls for Shinseki’s resignation Today in the Morning Line: IG report opens floodgates with calls for Shinseki to resign Push from Democrats, Republicans, ups pressure on Obama The choice facing Mississippi Republicans 2014 watch: Health care fight in Kentucky, Kingston picks up Herschel…
Politics May 28 The Obama Doctrine on full display Today in the Morning Line: Continuing foreign policy push, Obama goes to West Point More questions than answers on Afghanistan The first incumbent loses this cycle – oldest member of Congress White House feels there’s a chance for immigration…
Politics May 27 Obama to unveil new foreign policy for post-Iraq and Afghanistan era Life after Iraq and Afghanistan: Over the next two weeks, President Obama will lay out his vision for American foreign policy after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Politics May 23 Why 2014 might not be a done deal for Republicans Today in the Morning Line: Two names that could stop the Republican Senate takeover: Pryor and Begich Three more arrested in Mississippi in Cochran case Democratic candidates turn on Shinseki Castro’s turn in the national spotlight The GOP’s narrow…
Politics May 22 President Obama, Secretary Shinseki under fire amid VA scandal Today in the Morning Line: Obama, Shinseki under pressure More to it than just tea party vs. establishment Candidates matter McConnell wants Lincoln-Douglas debates Mississippi’s nasty Senate race is about more than Mississippi Obama vows accountability with VA scandal:…
Politics May 21 Primary results boost Republican hopes of taking over the Senate Today in the Morning Line: Pieces falling into place for GOP A very bad night for the tea party Explaining why, in anti-Washington climate, incumbents, including McConnell, are doing so well Wolf wins big in Pennsylvania Obama to meet with…
Politics May 20 Tuesday primaries to answer key questions Today in the Morning Line: Primary day in Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania Republicans keeping an eye on top two finishers in Georgia McConnell in need of a big win against Bevin Can Wehby survive “harassment” reports? Do…
Politics May 19 Tuesday’s primaries offer something for everyone Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct Sen. Mitch McConnell’s title. As of print time, he was the Senate Minority Leader, not the Majority Leader. Today in the Morning Line: Teeing up 2014’s Super Tuesday Tea party vs.
Politics May 16 Republicans turn on each other ahead of key primaries Today in the Morning Line: Caught in the crossfire in Georgia GOP Senate primary Family feuds come with risk DHS Secretary Johnson says “fresh start” needed on deportation policy 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board Georgia Senate race gets…
Politics May 15 The Clintons come out fighting Today in the Morning Line: The Clintons strike back Christie says “Bridgegate” will be “footnote” Shinseki to face Senate grilling Thursday Incumbents on a roll this primary season Going on the attack: Clinton World came out fighting Wednesday, defending former…