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Voting & Elections 03.1.2017

High Court Orders Second Look at Virginia Redistricting Plan

The Supreme Court has ordered a second look at claims that Virginia legislators set out to dilute the voting power of black citizens when they drew new boundaries for 11 state legislative districts following the 2010 census.

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Ethics & Accountability 03.1.2017

Who Was That Guy?

So it turns out that President Trump can give a passable speech to a joint session of Congress. But this morning, sifting through the text and video clips, it’s clear that everything about Trump’s presidency that has alarmed millions of Americans remains in place.

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Ethics & Accountability 02.28.2017

A Few Things to Listen for Tonight

Official Washington is bracing today for President Trump’s first speech to a joint session of Congress. It’s scheduled 9 tonight.

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Money & Influence 02.27.2017

SCOTUS Reaffirms Support for Campaign Finance Disclosure

There’s good news this morning from the Supreme Court, which is sticking with its past declarations that campaign finance disclosure requirements are constitutional.

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Constitution Courts & Other Democracy Issues 02.24.2017

"Deconstruction of the Administrative State" Means We Lose

Steve Bannon, President Trump’s chief strategist, called for “deconstruction of the administrative state” at the conservative CPAC conference, on Thursday. What does that actually mean?

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