President Obama’s meeting today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Washington is fraught with all kinds of geopolitical consequences.
One of the potential criticisms of Jeb Bush as a presidential candidate is that he doesn’t have the “fire in the belly,” that he’s been out of the game. Well, he was no Fred Thompson at his speech and following…
Today in the Morning Line: If DHS shut down, 85 percent of the agency’s workers would still work That includes the agency tasked with carrying out the president’s immigration executive action Some things would stop, including FEMA disaster planning,…
Today in the Morning Line: Christie, Paul waffle on vaccines Christie walks it back; Paul goes further Ben Carson goes the other way, saying vaccines are necessary and “safe” House Republicans vote for the 56th time on whether to…
Today in the Morning Line: The air comes out of the Romney balloon Bush, Christie, Rubio likely benefit Walker, though, is the one with the momentum Budget day! What’s in Obama’s budget? Well, that ended quickly: We apparently are…
House Democrats begin their annual issues retreat Thursday in Philadelphia. With all the focus on Republicans, their newfound governing majorities in Congress, and the divisions within their ranks between establishment and tea party members, it’s worth pointing out that Democrats…
Today in the Morning Line: House’s first month has focused on base issues without much chance of getting to the president Why another Obamacare vote? Freshmen want to say they voted against it Law remains unpopular, but people like…
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.
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…
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…
