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No Surprises: Trump's First 100 Days Follow His Campaign Blueprint
The last 100 days of the administration is more likely to matter though, when his actions have fully materialized
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When fear becomes a policy
Our national debate on immigration is complex, multi-faceted and shouldn’t come down to fear.
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A journey to advocacy
Tabitha came of age as autism came into our collective awareness; here’s her story.
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In Iowa, there’s worry about supposed “liberation”
Trump’s tariffs are roiling the stock market. In the heartland, there’s a big question of whether they’ll serve their intended purpose
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The first test of DOGE politics
With special elections tonight, we’re going to get our first sense of whether voters are embracing MAGA 2.0 and Elon Musk’s DOGE push
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March 2025

Public education’s crisis of the unknown
Republicans are winning a long fought battle to rid the federal government of a Department of Education; but what does that do to help our children?
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Why America didn’t need a shutdown showdown
The federal government didn’t shut down on Friday – and that’s a good thing. While some say Democrats showed weakness or caved, a better discussion is…
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A disjointed response to a joint session
Democrats’ struggle for a coherent message after President Trump’s address is normal — finding oxygen, and unity, will take time.
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The real faces of “government waste”
Beyond a wave of new rhetoric that will take center stage at President Trump’s Address tonight, millions of families are worried about changes. Here’s…
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February 2025

What’s stranger than Elon Musk with a chainsaw?
CPAC, a conference that often predicts the future of the conservative movement, united much of the global right in DC, previewing what’s ahead
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Trump’s friendly audience in media briefings
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi met last week and addressed the press. The questions they received say a lot about the state of…
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Democrats’ losing message in Washington
As President Trump and Elon Musk slash indiscriminately, Democrats are struggling to find a counter message to the chaos
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