Hillary Clinton leans in on Texas to grab presidential mojo
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In Houston, Hillary Clinton celebrates a win in Nevada and sets her sights on Texas, a firewall in her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Continue Reading
Why is Mitch McConnell picking this fight?
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The Senate majority leader’s blunt declaration — “This vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president” — was taken as the starkest exhibition yet of the obstructionism that has characterized the Kentucky senator’s stance toward President Obama and congressional Democrats. Continue Reading
Jeb Bush suspends presidential campaign after South Carolina loss
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Plenty of political observers faulted Jeb Bush’s performance as a candidate, often coming off as awkward on the campaign trail. Continue Reading
What do the possible Supreme Court nominees have in their wallets?
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The Center for Public Integrity looked at the financial holdings of judges who might replace Scalia. Continue Reading
What it takes to buy the president
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The 2016 race for the White House is the most expensive money and media circus ever. Continue Reading
State racing clock to avoid loss of millions in federal special-ed funds
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Time and money are both running out as state education officials try to broker a deal with the U.S. government by the end of the legislative session, at noon Thursday, to prevent the loss of at least $34 million in federal funding for special-education programs. Continue Reading
Driver’s license compromise heads to governor’s desk
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Gov. Susana Martinez has said she will sign the bill, which would end a bitter five-year political battle. Continue Reading
IRS grants nonprofit status to ‘dark money’ group founded by Karl Rove
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Crossroads GPS was declared a nonprofit five years after applying, which means its donor list can remain private. Continue Reading
Compromise on driver’s licenses soars through Senate
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New Mexico’s rancorous five-year fight over allowing immigrants without legal status to drive lawfully is within an eyelash of being resolved. Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Scalia dies in Texas
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Antonin Scalia, who had served on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1986, was found dead Saturday in West Texas. He was 79. Continue Reading
Governor, immigrant group both claim victory in driver’s license compromise
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Both Gov. Susana Martinez and immigrant advocates claimed victory after a Senate committee on Friday approved a compromise bill that would allow immigrants without legal status a way to drive legally — and would exempt many of them from a requirement to be fingerprinted. Continue Reading
The executive pay cap that backfired
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A while back, Congress voted to curb soaring compensation for corporate officers by limiting tax deductions. Here’s how it went wrong — and what we can learn from it today. Continue Reading
Here’s why Hillary is by far the best candidate to be president
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Let me share why Hillary is by far the strongest, most accomplished, most experienced, and best-suited candidate to be president. First, though, let me make a couple of observations about Eric Griego’s recent commentary disparaging her. Continue Reading
State environment chief blasts EPA over lagging mine spill cleanup efforts
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State Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has attempted to “deflect, downplay and minimize” the extent of damages to public health and the environment following the Gold King Mine spill. Continue Reading
Number of new immigrant license-holders dwindles in NM, report says
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New Mexico issued the fewest number of new driver’s licenses to immigrants in 2015 since a 2003 law was approved that allows immigrants without legal status to obtain a license, according to statistics released Tuesday. Continue Reading