Alex Brown
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Debbie Dingell: Climate for Michigan Muslims Is Worse Than After 9/11
Congresswoman praises George W. Bush’s outreach to community. → Read More
Fighting a War over Sneakers at the Pentagon
At issue in the defense bill: athletic shoes for boot camp → Read More
Trump’s Speech Is Longest in the Television Era
Donald Trump promised to accept the GOP nomination with a “relatively long speech.” He wasn’t kidding. At about 11:32 p.m., it became the longest nomination-acceptance speech delivered by a major-party candidate in the television era, and by the time he finished up, his address had clocked in at about an hour and 15 minutes. Until Thursday night, the ever-loquacious… → Read More
Wednesday Q+A with Jon Jarvis
A chat with the National Park Service director as the agency ramps up for its 100th birthday. → Read More
Wednesday Q+A with Charles Bolden
The NASA administrator on Mars exploration, the movies, and 10-year budgets → Read More
Will the Obama Administration’s New Overtime Rule Upend Washington?
Paying overtime to salaried employees could affect associations, media, and the Hill → Read More
When You’re Naming a Ballpark in D.C., Politics Matters
Nationals brass know that their stadium’s new name can’t be polarizing → Read More
The House's Odd Mix of Anti-Iran Deal Democrats
The lawmakers willing to buck President Obama on a signature foreign policy issue don't have much in common. → Read More
Asian-American Democrats Hit Bush Over 'Anchor Babies' Comment
The GOP candidate's explanation that he was referring to Asian rather than Hispanic immigrants has created a new controversy. → Read More
Bidenmentum Has Not Reached the Senate
The vice president's former colleagues still love him. That doesn't mean they want him to run for president. → Read More
Bidenmentum Has Not Reached the Senate
The vice president's former colleagues still love him. That doesn't mean they want him to run for president. → Read More
After Charleston Shooting, Clyburn Pushes for 'Substance' Over Symbols
The veteran South Carolina lawmaker is happy to see the Confederate flag come down, but is now more focused on voting rights. → Read More
Megadonor Keeps Super PAC Supporting Mike Huckabee Afloat
One donor gave $3 million to a committee backing the Republican presidential candidate. → Read More
Xavier Becerra Is Staying in the House. Now What?
The California Democrat decided not to run for Senate, but it's unclear whether a bigger leadership post is in his future. → Read More
Amid Scrutiny, the NFL Blitzes the Hill
The league is trying to convince Congress that it's taking safety seriously. → Read More
Biden Pitches Democrats on Iran Deal
The vice president got praise from House Democrats, but it's unclear whether he moved any votes. → Read More
Democrats Don't Trust Iran. Do They Trust Obama?
The president needs his own party to believe he got the best possible deal. → Read More
Hillary Clinton Gives 'Full Throated' Endorsement of Iran Deal, Congressman Says
Clinton expressed her support for the agreement in a private meeting with House Democrats on Tuesday. → Read More
House Democrats Have a Sophomore Problem
The class of 2012 includes many of the party's rising stars. But it also includes a host of members who may not stick around long. → Read More
Democrats Mend Fences After Bloody Trade Fight
Liberal lawmakers were unhappy with Obama, but they don't expect the bad feelings to linger. → Read More