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Donald Trump, Hugh Hewitt, and a Tale of Two Debates
The front-runner’s ideal debate is the moderator’s nightmare, and vice versa.
Management
Ohio Governor John Kasich Joins 2016 Race
Kasich announces in Columbus that he's giving it another shot.
Management
Mike Huckabee Enters Presidential Race Wielding a Different Kind of 'Hope'
The former Arkansas governor begins his presidential race with long odds, but with a strategy for broader appeal.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Won't Run for President in 2016
Republican cites work on House Ways and Means Committee as needing his full attention.
Oversight
Rubio: Clinton Presidency 'Would Be a Death Blow to the American Dream'
And eight other fascinating takeaways from the senator's new book.
Management
Ted Cruz Banks on Foreign Policy as His 2016 Differentiator
The junior senator from Texas thinks he has found a policy "sweet spot" to anchor a presidential campaign.
Oversight
Divided House Approves $694M Border Bill, Deportation Measure
Senate has left for recess and won't take up the measures.
Oversight
House GOP Leaders Pull Votes on Border-Funding Package
Decision represented a major embarrassment for Speaker John Boehner and his leadership team.
Oversight
House Republicans Unveil Their Border Bill
It looks as if it can pass the House. But the Senate is a totally different story.
Oversight
Budget Vote Proves House GOP Can't Do Anything Big in 2014
Overcoming the Goldilocks complex could be tough in an election year.
Oversight
House Conservatives Plot to Oust Boehner, Put Scare Into Cantor
One plan: Force the speaker to step aside before the new year.
Management
Does a Republican Budget Put Paul Ryan in a Jam?
A spending plan could help or hurt House Republicans—and it looks like they're going to find out which it will be.
Oversight
Holiday Miracle? Congress on Verge of Passing Budget
Senate is expected, but not guaranteed, to pass the plan next week.
Oversight
Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?
Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.
Oversight
Everyone Hates the Emerging Budget Deal
One major sticking point for Democrats is a proposed increase in civilian feds' pension contributions.
Oversight
House GOP Poised to Push Straight Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown
If budget talks fail, Republicans will approve a stopgap spending measure before recess that includes the sequester cuts.
Oversight
Congress Faces a Stark Choice: Sequester or Shutdown
The political dilemma boils down to this: either accept a second round of deep cuts or risk another closure of government.Alb
Oversight
Congressional Vacation Set to Create Another Fiscal Crisis
Lawmakers will soon be forced to debate another stopgap spending measure to avoid a shutdown in January.
Oversight
House GOP Prepares Fallback Plan to Avoid January Shutdown
They're considering a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through April 15.
Oversight
Partisans Clash Over Strategy on Budget Talks
Conference committee is under pressure to come up with a proposal before its Dec. 13 deadline.
