Politics

Republican political operative Tyler Harber admitted in federal court to illegally coordinating between a campaign and superPAC. He was sentenced to two years in prison and two years' probation.

Crossing The Line: Political Operative Gets 2 Years In Prison

11:05pm June 12, 2015

by Peter Overby

For the first time ever, a political operative got prison time for illegally coordinating between a superPAC and a campaign. It could have implications for the 2016 presidential race.

House Rejects Legislation To Give Obama Fast-Track Trade Authority

8:55pm June 12, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Despite last-minute lobbying by President Obama, House Democrats dealt his trade priorities a major blow Friday. In this battle over trade, Republican leaders are aligned with Obama against Democrats.

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Ukraine Finance Minister Says Economic Success Is Key To Ending Conflict

8:55pm June 12, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

In a way, Natalie Jaresko is on the frontlines in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The Ukraine finance minister says financial stability is the only way to regain territory lost to Russia.

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Last-minute lobbying from President Obama couldn't save the fast-track trade authority he's requesting, for now.

Political Rewind: What The Failed Trade Vote Means For Democrats

6:23pm June 12, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Progressive groups have threatened repercussions for Democrats who backed Obama's trade deal, but primary threats have been a GOP tactic of late. Plus, two big candidates kick off their campaigns.

Hillary Clinton, seen here at Moo's Place in New Hampshire, has talked about the economy on the campaign trail but only in broad strokes.

How Would Hillary Clinton 'Reshuffle' Economic Inequality?

2:43pm June 12, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Many of Clinton's supporters say the sooner she lays out her economic policy vision the better, especially as her unfavorable ratings have been growing. She'll start Saturday.

Political Consultant To Be Sentenced For Violating Campaign Finance Law

2:13pm June 12, 2015

by Peter Overby

A political consultant is to be sentenced Friday for the arcane felony of coordinating activities between a congressional campaign and a super PAC. He could get four to 10 years in prison.

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Voters line up outside the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University on Aug. 13, 2011, to vote in the Iowa Straw Poll.

The Life And Death Of The Iowa Straw Poll, A Once Important Political Event

2:06pm June 12, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Republicans killed the controversial Iowa Straw Poll after major candidates passed on attending. The tradition, rife with pay-to-play allegations, may have been a victim of its own success.

Health Insurance Premiums Will Go Up In 2016, But By How Much?

10:20am June 12, 2015

by Eric Whitney

Most people buying Obamacare plans next year are likely to face a small increase in the price of monthly premiums, early numbers suggest. A few plans are asking for steep price hikes, but that's rare.

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In this 2007 file photo, Dorothy Rodham campaign with her daughter, then-New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, on the campaign trail in Iowa

Dreams From My Mother: Clinton To Look To Mom In Campaign Kickoff

7:28pm June 11, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Democrat will also trace her own personal history as she tries to appeal to the Obama coalition of voters in her campaign launch on Saturday.

Parties Say They Trust Hastert Judge's Impartiality

6:01pm June 11, 2015

by David Schaper

Judge Thomas Durkin had donated money to Hastert's reelection campaigns and worked with people involved in the case. He offered to let another judge take over but both sides want him to stay.