Inside The White House’s War On The Left Over Trade
BuzzFeed News reports on the apocalyptic warnings, arm-twisting, classified briefings, and secret phone calls the Obama administration is using to break the progressive coalition fighting them on trade deals.
Everyone In Miami Is Just So Happy Both Bush And Rubio Are Running
Polite optimism rules the day as two of Florida's favored sons run for president. But get ready for the unavoidable conflict underneath it all — Rubio certainly was on Monday.
Marco Rubio’s Slow Start In Iowa
The Florida senator spent a lot of time in the caucus state last year — but has only been once since November and has yet to announce a big hire.
Want A Preview Of Marco Rubio's 2016 Pitch? Check Out His Budget Amendments
The Florida senator has introduced more than 20 amendments to Republican budget that frame big pieces of his foreign (more defense spending, pro-Israel) and domestic policy (school choice, an Obamacare change, middle-class economics) agenda.
It's A Warm, Socially Conservative Reception For Ted Cruz
Cruz laid it out very clearly on Monday morning: He is running to be the social conservative candidate — the kind a Christian college student body would vote for. The largely enthused crowd had a few pockets of dissent.
Ted Cruz's Challenge
First, Mike Huckabee. Then the world.
Jeff Flake Just Wants To Talk About Spending Again
The Arizona Republican wants to live up to Tom Coburn's legacy and get back to what started his rise to the Senate in the first place. "They'll come after him with knives," Coburn says.
Progressives: We’ve Never Heard Of This “Progressive” Group Backing Obama’s Trade Deal
The “Progressive Coalition For American Jobs,” run by former Obama campaign staffers, purports to represent the progressive left on the trade deal that the progressive left hates.
Clinton Keeps Washington Democrats — Her Would-Be Defenders — In The Dark
Senior Capitol Hill aides say the Clinton camp has not made a coordinated outreach effort to brief Democrats on how to handle questions or defend Clinton.
Bernie Sanders Might Run Against Hillary Clinton Despite It All
The progressive champion weighs running for president. "The situation is fairly dismal."
Top Bush Email Critic: "Distinction" Between What Clinton And Bush White House Did
Former Rep. Henry Waxman, who railed against Karl Rove's use of private email, says the office of the presidency is different than other government offices. Some Hill Democrats offer a cautious defense of Clinton.
Barbara Mikulski To Retire From U.S. Senate
The five-term Maryland senator announced her intention to not seek re-election Monday at a press conference in Baltimore. She has served in the Senate longer than any woman in history.
House Republicans Still Hate The Senate
The "blame the Senate" mantra continues for the House GOP over the DHS funding battle.
The Libertarian Network That Rand Paul Hasn’t Walked Away From And Can’t Totally Control
A band of libertarian groups provide a big advantage for Rand (a ready-made base of operatives, volunteers, and donors), but a big drawback, too: They don’t work for him.
The 2001 Law Authorizing Many U.S. Military Strikes Isn't Going Away Soon
The White House didn't ask for the 2001 law to be ended. And there's little support among Republicans to do so.
Here's The White House Proposal Authorizing War Against ISIS
The Obama administration sent Congress their draft AUMF Wednesday morning.
Everyone On The Hill Wants To Make Changes To The White House's Draft War Authorization Proposal
Hawkish Republicans say they won't place restrictions on the commander-in-chief, but Democrats and dovish Republicans want a strict timeline and limits on ground troops.
Connecticut Senator Aims To Be The Elizabeth Warren Of Foreign Policy
Harking back to Howard Dean, Chris Murphy opens space on Hillary Clinton's left flank. "Progressives have been adrift on foreign policy and it means presidential candidates don't feel a lot of pressure to move away from the right-wing orthodoxy."
Update: Boxer, Feinstein Call For End To California's Vaccine Exemptions
The California Democrats say there should be "no such thing" as a philosophical exemption. California has had a recent measles outbreak — and, in general, few Democrats in the state are totally clear on whether the exemption should end.
We Asked A Lot Of Likely 2016 Candidates Two Questions About Vaccinations
Most still don't have clear answers. Carson, Cruz, and Rubio are most specific.