Washington Post – Politics:
Social upheaval, deep polarization and social media are primary drivers of the phenomenon, which has touched Republicans and Democrats alike.
Author: Karen Tumulty
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Congress is supposed to police its own ethics. Here’s why it falls short.
Washington Post – Politics:
A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process that is slow and prone to political calculation.
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Trump tests loyalty of Christian supporters as erratic behavior escalates
Washington Post – Politics:
The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.
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Tim Walz talks about the ‘generational trauma’ his state has faced
Washington Post – Politics:
Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Americans saw Minnesotans at their best, looking out for each other, the governor tells The Post.
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Trump reframes America, in two acts
Washington Post – Politics:
The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.
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Supreme Court put the brakes on Trump, after Congress helped him step on the gas
Washington Post – Politics:
Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.
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Breaking barriers, Jesse Jackson exposed racism and rifts in politics
Washington Post – Politics:
The obstacles he faced — including those from his own party’s establishment — were overt and subtle.
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Politics questions? Ask Karen Tumulty.
Washington Post – Politics:
Join our chief political correspondent for her next live chat on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
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Why a Minnesota child’s family doesn’t want ICE to deport her murderer
Washington Post – Politics:
Demands that state and local authorities turn over “the worst of the worst” could set a killer free, a family worries.