Politics & Government

Politics & Government

As A Great Communicator, Did Obama Make The Case For His Agenda?

8:50am December 28, 2016

by Tamara Keith

President Obama came into office noted for his ability to inspire with soaring speeches. But as president, he admits he failed to properly communicate his policy aims and achievements.

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Donald Trump blasted Hillary Clinton for her family's own charitable foundation and alleged conflicts of interest during the campaign.

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Trump Decries His Foundation's Closure, Overstating Its Giving

8:21pm December 27, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Trump blasted the media for not reporting on his charitable giving through the foundation. In fact, Trump hasn't given his own money since 2008, and the organization has been embroiled in scandal.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announces in 2015 that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved the state's waiver request to expand Medicaid coverage.

The Future Of Medicaid May Be Found In Indiana, Where The Poor Pay

1:27pm December 27, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Seema Verma, the architect of Indiana's Medicaid overhaul, is slated to run the federal agency overseeing the health care program for the poor. She instated mandatory payments from recipients.

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The Supreme Court, pictured on election night. Republican President-elect Donald Trump now stands to reshape the court in his image, potentially for a generation.

From Delay To Action: The Supreme Court To Take A Conservative Turn In 2017

12:31pm December 27, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell took a big gamble in not advancing the nomination of a centrist judge for the Supreme Court, appointed by President Obama. It's about to pay off — big league.

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If Chosen To Be DNC Chief, Jaime Harrison Pledges To Rebuild The Party

10:32am December 27, 2016

David Greene talks to Jaime Harrison, chairman of South Carolina's Democratic Party, about his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee.

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How Conservatives Elected A Non-Traditionalist For President

7:30am December 27, 2016

Does Donald Trump's win signify a natural continuation of the GOP on the course set by Ronald Reagan? Rachel Martin talks to CNN political analyst Matt Lewis, who's a contributor to The Daily Caller.

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President Obama, joined by first lady Michelle Obama, thanks service members and their families at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, in Kaneohe Bay, Christmas Day.

Obama Says He Would Have Won A Third Term Had He Run

7:02am December 27, 2016

by Mark Katkov

Obama's remarks were hypothetical. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits presidents to two terms of office.

President-elect Donald Trump takes a question from a member of the media at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 21, 2016.

For Trump Presidency, Old Ethics Laws Meet New Money-Making Methods

4:42am December 27, 2016

by Peter Overby

Federal ethics laws were written to cover 20th century wealth, such as stocks and bonds. But President-elect Donald Trump derives much of his fortune from his name. What now?

Obama's Post-White House Plans Include My Brother's Keeper Effort

4:25pm December 26, 2016

by Scott Horsley

After the death of Trayvon Martin, President Obama said America needs to do more to show young black and brown men that their country cares about them. That was the motivation for the president's My Brother's Keeper initiative, one he has vowed to continue long after he leaves the White House.

Cybersecurity presents an early challenge for the incoming president, Donald Trump.

Experts Hope Trump Makes Cybersecurity An Early Priority

3:31pm December 26, 2016

by Brian Naylor

From state-sponsored hacking of government systems to criminal enterprises stealing credit card numbers, strengthening the nation's cyberdefenses is taking on growing importance.