Opinion · 115th Congress
Why Party Brand Matters
Look to the Money, the TV Ad Money [jwp-video n=”1″] Conflict sells But in the political arena, controversy — the nastier the better — is what gets air time and eyeballs.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Stealth Fighter Sale to Turkey Risks Russian Interference
Turkish government officials insist the S-400 buy is a done deal. Personalities at play This spat between allies, though, is far more than a geopolitical nightmare. It’s personal.
Politics · 115th Congress
For New Veterans Affairs Chief, That Was the Easy Part
This marked Wilkie’s third tour of the Senate confirmation process.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Georgia Runoffs Offer Clues for November and Beyond
Head-scratching Even before that mess, the usually measured Cagle left Republicans scratching their heads earlier this year when he threatened hometown Delta Air Lines’ tax credits over what he called
Politics · 115th Congress
Remember Infrastructure? Bill Shuster Says He’s Got a New Plan
House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., is planning to introduce an infrastructure bill this week that will include new proposals to raise money.
Politics · 115th Congress
Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh’s Responses Reveal Views
“What this suggests is that the selection of Judge Kavanaugh was pre-ordained and the usual vetting, which accompanies a nomination, perhaps was not done adequately.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Sets Notably Low Bar for Putin Summit
“I go in with low expectations,” Trump said in an interview with CBS News, part of which is set to air Sunday morning. “I’m not going with high expectations.”
Politics · 115th Congress
The President’s Mission to Mars Is a Real Long Shot
“I think that ignores the truism that there is a lot of stuff that we have to get under our belt first,” he said.
Politics · 115th Congress
Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley Feud on Twitter Over November Ballot
Crowley, the House Democratic Caucus chairman, was the first incumbent Democrat to lose a primary this year.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: When Political Discourse Becomes Bullying
Chapman apologizes, “Oh, oh, I’m sorry, but this [office] is abuse.” And that perfectly describes what argument or debate on cable news has devolved into. During the George W.
Politics · 115th Congress
Putin Meeting Might Be ‘Easiest’ of European Swing, Trump Says
Because NATO allies have “taken advantage” of the U.S. and the U.K. government is in “turmoil,” in Trump eyes, he said this: “Frankly, Putin may be the easiest of them all.” “Who would think?”
Politics · 115th Congress
Abortion Not Focus of Trump’s SCOTUS Search, Key Adviser Says
“I think the path to confirmation for any of the final four is not a problem,” he told CNN.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Donald Trump’s ‘Schmucks’ and KGB Summer Sojourn
“I want to emphasize that the 2 percent [of GDP contribution] that everyone pledged to make the effort to attain is not just a number that was pulled out of the air,” U.S.
Politics · 115th Congress
Former Coal Lobbyist Would Face a Fight if Tapped to Head EPA
with protecting the nation’s air and water.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Defends Pruitt Until the Very End
“Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this,” the president tweeted in his announcement that Pruitt was stepping down.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Montanans: ‘Tester Doesn’t Share Your Values’
“You can maybe make that work in New York City but … not this side of the Mississippi.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Uses Charity Event to Bash Democrats Over ICE Criticism
“I hear Democrats say, ‘We want to abandon ICE,’” he said, inaccurately quoting most Democrats. “We’re not abandoning. Just the opposite.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Announce Supreme Court Nominee on July 9
And his top deputy, Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas, described a similar process when he said this: “I look forward to voting to confirm Justice Kennedy’s successor this fall.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Back On The Trail, Trump Takes Gloves Off
And as Air Force One circled North Charleston while a thunderstorm passed, he questioned the sobriety of a sitting U.S. senator while also suggesting he is guilty of mishandling classified information