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Why Biden’s Bankruptcy Bill Could Complicate a Presidential Run
Sep 4, 2015 A Joe Biden campaign risks confronting the scorn of one of the party's most influential progressives, Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Though Biden has reportedly sought her favor, Warren has historically refrained, accusing him of acting as a tool of the credit card industry by limiting debt relief for people grappling with financial trouble.
Hillary Clinton Says She Didn’t Work on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Aug 7, 2015 The trouble, of course, is that Clinton's declaration does not square with the facts.
More 2016 Candidates Embrace the Donald Trump Zeitgeist … Including Hillary Clinton
Jul 24, 2015 For all the hype he's generated, Donald Trump is not the only presidential hopeful willing to make utterly mind-boggling statements.
Silicon Valley Emerges as a Political Force
Jul 18, 2015 When it comes to the political money chase, the Northern California home of the world's technology giants spreads the wealth to both parties -- positioning the tech industry as one of the most powerful forces in American politics.
Jeb Bush’s Audacious Announcement
Jun 22, 2015 Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's presidential campaign announcement speech at Miami Dade College last week was an extreme makeover including passages that probably had America doing a double take.
Has America Changed Since Edward Snowden’s Disclosures?
Jun 15, 2015 On the second anniversary of Snowden's historic act of civil disobedience, it is worth reviewing what has changed -- and what has not.
Can Jeb Bush Be His ‘Own Man’?
Jun 5, 2015 A few months into the presidential race, Bush has not been able to turn "contender" into "front-runner," in part because he cannot seem to escape the legacy of the same last name that provides him so many privileges.
Hillary Clinton’s State Department Authorized Billions in Arms Sales to Foundation Donors
May 29, 2015 As secretary of state, Clinton was charged with rejecting or approving weapons deals -- and when it came to Clinton Foundation donors, Clinton's State Department did a whole lot of approving.
Amtrak’s Spectrum Gap
May 22, 2015 While Amtrak officials may have been devastated, they could not have been surprised: The accident confirmed clear vulnerabilities in the safety system, shortcomings that the rail company's internal watchdog had been warning about for more than two years.
The Marijuana Economy Comes Out of the Shadows
May 16, 2015 Since Colorado voters legalized marijuana in 2012, more states and cities have been considering a similar path. At the same time, the cannabis market is looking less like a music festival and more like a Silicon Valley confab -- upscale, data-driven and focused on investors.