Morning Must Reads: June 18
In the news: Afghanistan troops, Guantanamo Bay detainees revealed, Obama’s slide, Putin, Syria, the farm bill, and Charlie Rose’s interview.
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Alex Rogers is a reporter in TIME's Washington bureau. A native of Maryland, he graduated from Vanderbilt University. He is on Twitter at @arogDC.
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Morning Must Reads: June 17
In the news: Obama to Belfast, the security industrial complex, Iran’s new president, the South’s economy, President Rand Paul, and Revlon.
Morning Must Reads: June 14
In the news: Syria, Iran’s election, Turkey’s concession, military sexual assaults, Obama’s expensive South Africa trip, Murdoch, and the most lopsided congressional baseball game ever
Poll: America’s Confidence in Congress Falls to Record Low
A new Gallup poll shows that just 10% of Americans have confidence in Congress, the lowest among any institution since 1973.
Morning Must Reads: June 13
In the news: Snowden vs. Alexander, Weiner’s record in the House, Bill Clinton on Obama and Syria, the Nikkei bear, and what is prettier in print this week.
Gang of Eight Talks Immigration Perks, Pitfalls, and Strategy
Here are four takeaways from a breakfast with Gang of Eight members Michael Bennet and Jeff Flake.
Morning Must Reads: June 12
In the news: immigration reform, Snowden reaction, farm bill, retirement, Iran, Zuckerberg, and the first Spanish Senate floor speech.
McAuliffe Gets Hit for Past Democratic Squabbles
Today Terry McAuliffe will win the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor as America Rising hits him with an ad recalling past intraparty squabbles.
Morning Must Reads: June 11
In the news: Snowden, “Q Group,” immigration reform, the morning-after pill, and Apple
Morning Must Reads: June 10
In the news: Edward Snowden, the Chinese Dream, Putin’s petro state, Jason Furman, Silicon Valley politics, and Chewbacca
Morning Must Reads: June 7
In the news: your phone records, PRISM, U.S.-China summit, and John Dingell
Samantha Power Is Skeptical of United Nations’ Strength
Obama’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, realized the limits of the international organization’s effectiveness firsthand during the Bosnian war.
Once Strident, College Republicans Now Seek Moderate Tone For the GOP
TIME speaks with the Chair of the College National Republicans about Obamacare, “big government,” an immigration tone shift, and gay marriage.
