Steve Cohen is Master of the Media
A strange Twitter kerfuffle on a slow news day reveals the perils of the new-media landscape for politicians
Alex Altman
Alex Altman is a Washington correspondent for TIME. He previously worked as a writer and editor for TIME's Briefing section. A native of New York City, he has degrees from Colgate University and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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Democrats Score a Win on Guns, but Face Tough Road Ahead
Democrats overcome a gun-control filibuster, but their boasts belie the tough road ahead.
When an Enemy is an Ally: Mitch McConnell Gets a Boost from Alleged Wiretappers
Instead of a news cycle or two of pundits chewing over whether it’s fair game for the most powerful Republican in the U.S. to attack a would-be opponent for suffering from depression, the story has become a scandal about a …
Bipartisan Background-Check Deal May Boost Gun Bill’s Chances
The framework developed by Senators Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey would broaden gun background-check requirements to include gun shows and online sales.
Senate Sets Thursday Showdown on Gun Legislation
Majority Leader Harry Reid filed for cloture on the Senate’s gun-control bill, scheduling a key procedural vote on guns for later this week.
McConnell Campaign Seeks FBI Probe of Secret Tape
Senator Mitch McConnell wishes to know how “Mother Jones” obtained an audio recording of a private meeting where aides ripped potential opponent Ashley Judd
Rand Paul the Rebel
Rand Paul has risen from Tea Party troublemaker to GOP celebrity. Can he reshape a party that never quite took his father seriously?
In Kentucky, Rand Paul Demonstrates the Art of the Sale
The younger Paul is on the rise and on message.
The Gentlemen from Kentucky: Inside the Partnership of Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell
The symbiotic relationship between Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul is a key to both senators’ political futures.
Four Hurdles That Could Block Immigration Reform
This is the best chance in a generation for immigration reform, but there are reasons a deal has been so hard to come by
Rand Paul Embraces Immigration Reform
The backing of the Tea Party favorite is a new and important milepost on the long road to a comprehensive immigration-reform bill.
Gone, But Not (Yet) Forgotten: Mitt Romney’s Bittersweet Return to CPAC
The failed presidential candidate breaks his post-election silence to thank a party that’s ready to move on
Dinner Theater: Obama’s Hill Outreach and the Limits of Presidential Power
Meals and merlot can soothe raw relationships, but they won’t soften Republican opposition to higher taxes, or Democrats’ determination to preserve entitlement programs.
