Archive for February 2016

The Weekly Trek February 19, 2016 Top Political News President plans to nominate a successor to Justice Antonin Scalia in next few weeks. Wall Street Journal Barack Obama declines to endorse in democratic primary – for now. Wall Street Journal Winners and losers from the 9th Republican debate. Washington Post Trump on brink of key…

The Weekly Trek February 12, 2016 Top Political News  What we learned from New Hampshire. Roll Call Obama’s last budget, and last budget battle with Congress. New York Times GOP grapples with budget decision. The Hill Obama: Nation threatened by poisonous political climate. The Hill Democratic debate in Milwaukee spotlights fundamental divide. Washington Post Fiery…

Weekly Trek February 5, 2016 Top Political News Obama claims credit for strong economy, says ‘Americans are working’. Washington Post Iowa caucus winners and losers. The Hill Clinton-Sanders battle boils over in debate between resolute contenders. Washington Post Poll: Sanders nearly tied with Clinton nationwide. The Hill Hardliners may force ‘one-way ticket to an omnibus’…

Weekly Trek January 29, 2016 Top Political News GOP debate winners and losers. The Hill Dems tangle at final forum before Iowa caucuses. The Hill U.S. economy grew anemic 0.7% in fourth quarter. Wall Street Journal Obama to meet with Ryan, McConnell. The Hill Has Trump killed the GOP? Politico Exclusive: Obama on Iowa, Clinton,…