Archive for September 2015

Weekly Trek September 25, 2015 Top Political News John Boehner says fears of ‘leadership turmoil’ contributed to resignation. Wall Street Journal McCarthy seen as favorite to succeed Boehner. The Hill John Boehner’s resignation means there won’t be a government shutdown — yet. Washington Post Obama and Xi Jinping of China agree to steps on cybertheft.…

Weekly Trek September 21, 2015 Top Political News Congress inching ever closer toward government shutdown. Washington Post What went down in the second GOP debate? FiveThirtyEight Would-be Boehner successors jockeying to line up support. Roll Call Biden may not decide soon. Politico What is Hillary’s greatest accomplishment? Politico 13 newly released CIA presidential briefs from…

Weekly Trek September 11, 2015 Top Political News On lawmakers’ agenda: raise the debt ceiling. Wall Street Journal Leading Clinton in Iowa and NH, can Sanders extend surge? The Hill Boehner’s future as speaker in doubt. Politico WSJ survey: most economists predict Fed will stay on hold in September. WSJ Nine Obama regulations to watch.…

Weekly Trek September 4, 2015 Top Political News Biden is top choice of Democrats if Clinton falters: Reuters/Ipsos poll. Reuters How Social Media Is Ruining Politics. Politico September headache ahead for GOP leader McConnell. The Hill Sanders, Trump et al: partying like it’s 1968. Wall Street Journal Some battle lines harden, others fade, in 2016…

Weekly Trek August 28, 2015 Top Political News 5 perilous issues for Boehner when Congress returns. USA Today Obama’s quiet vacation will yield to a noisy September. New York Times GDP numbers reveal underlying momentum, possible headwinds for U.S. economy. Wall Street Journal House GOP leaders desperate to avoid shutdown. Politico Pollsters dumbfounded by Trump.…