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The Steve Bannon Void Might Doom Populism In 2018 Campaign
Posted on · Trump allies say the president is — and always has been — the leader of his own movement. But that doesn't mean conservative populists have a champion this year
Tag: Steve Bannon
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 41: Have We Lost Complete Faith In The Government?
Posted on · “If you have a shutdown unified government that is basically the cherry on the dysfunctional sundae that is Washington politics” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on the battle in Congress to pass a budget bill.
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UPDATE: Panel To Interview Longtime Trump Aide Hicks
Posted on · Bannon is expected to be interviewed by prosecutors instead of testifying before a grand jury
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WATCH: House Panel Subpoenas Bannon In Russia Probe Showdown
Posted on · A spokeswoman for Bannon did not respond to multiple requests for comment Tuesday afternoon
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Author, Publisher Won’t Back Down On Explosive Trump Book
Posted on · In the book, Bannon describes a meeting between Donald Trump Jr., senior campaign aides and a Russian lawyer as "treasonous" and "unpatriotic"
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‘People Regret What They Said To Me,’ Michael Wolff Tells NPR About Trump Book
Posted on · The author of Fire and Fury: Inside The Trump White House tells NPR he is "someone who just found his way into this story of our time." The book has caused a rift between President Trump and his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 39: What Will Trump Do In 2018?
Posted on · “I think the idea that you’re going to shut down the government because of DACA is incredibly problematic for Democrats” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the politics of Washington around Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
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Trump’s Blowup With Bannon Means He’s Now All-In With McConnell And GOP Establishment
Posted on · The president has no choice right now other than to align himself with the Republican establishment both legislatively and politically. Will that hold?
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Trump Blasts Bannon Over Book, Says Ex-Aide ‘Lost His Mind’
Posted on · A spokeswoman for Bannon did not immediately respond to a request for a comment
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5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election
Posted on · A Democrat had not been elected to the Senate from Alabama in a quarter century. It happened Tuesday night. Here's what it all means
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Recent Executive Orders, & Bannon’s War On The GOP
Posted on · President Trump has signed several executive orders of late intended to reverse Obama-era policies. And the President's former adviser Steve Bannon says he'll wage war on the GOP establishment at the ballot box. We discuss these and other political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 28: Paxton In Hot Water, Again?
Posted on · "Delaware has our money" – Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 21: New Direction In Afghanistan?
Posted on · “The Fake News is now complaining about my different types of back to back speeches. Well, their was Afghanistan (somber), the big Rally (enthusiastic, dynamic and fun) and the American Legion – V.A. (respectful and strong). To bad the Dems have no one who can change tones!” - tweets from President Trump, with original typos
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 16: Pop Stars And Progeny
Posted on · Are celebrities like the Rock trying to to ruin the attractiveness bell curve for politicians by running for office?
Good, Bad and Ugly
Rick Perry Replacing Steve Bannon, and Tony Romo Retiring: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to our rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of it all. This week, our panel weighs in on […]