Michael Scherer

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Carly Fiorina’s Tireless Drive

The presidential candidate is getting a second look

By Zeke J Miller and Michael Scherer

Payback Is Coming to Rand Paul

By outmaneuvering the Senate, he took on his own party

By Michael Scherer

NSA Program to Collect Phone Records Ends

After a 67-32 vote in the Senate, Obama signed the bill into law

By Michael Scherer

The Hypothetical Dodge

One big word hides more than it reveals in presidential politics

By Michael Scherer

Here Are 4 of the Grateful Dead's Best Shows Ever

Some of the band's best shows can easily be heard online

By Michael Scherer

Same-Sex Marriage’s History Test

A surprise turn for the high court's debate on same-sex marriage

By Michael Scherer

Evangelicals Divided as Supreme Court Considers Gay Marriage

A longtime opponent of same-sex marriage, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez gave a benediction at the last Republican National Convention, sits on the executive board of the National Association of Evangelicals and will host two likely presidential...

By Michael Scherer and Elizabeth Dias

The Robert Menendez Corruption Case Undermines the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said super PACs aren't prone to corruption. Prosecutors are alleging otherwise in a case against Sen. Robert Menendez.

By Michael Scherer

Doubts Over Clinton Emails

A top lawyer says the procedure Clinton used to identify work-related documents on her email server did not meet best practices

By Alex Altman and Michael Scherer

Republicans in Congress Focus on Possible Gaps in Hillary Clinton Emails

The Republican investigation into Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of private email has begun to focus on whether she appropriately turned over all the emails that she sent or received about government business to...

By Alex Rogers and Michael Scherer

The Clintons and the Ties That Bind

New questions about the family, both in and out of the office

By Michael Scherer

Jeb Bush Runs the Gauntlet

Jeb Bush made headlines Friday when he used wit to parry the boos of college-age conservatives at a conference outside Washington, D.C. “For those who made an ‘ooo’ sound — is that what it was?...

By Michael Scherer

Forget the Past America, Donald Trump Could Run For President

Donald Trump is huge. Don’t anyone forget that.Also, he is really serious about running for president. Just look at what he told the Washington Post. “I am more serious about this than I’ve ever been...

By Michael Scherer

Chris Christie Looks to Get His Groove Back With Union Talks

A long overdue reset for the governor of New Jersey

By Michael Scherer and Zeke J Miller

Obama Claims Republican Rhetoric Could Help ISIS

Rather than ignore his critics, the President takes them on

By Michael Scherer

It’s Go Time for Hillary 2.0

The best talent is flocking to join her campaign. But first the Clinton and Obama teams must figure out how to work together

By Michael Scherer

Republicans' Immune Deficiency

Why a measles vaccine has presidential wannabes talking in code

By Michael Scherer

Colorado Warns About Dangers of Marijuana Use

A state panel finishes a comprehensive review of the published science on pot

By Michael Scherer

Sarah Palin and Donald Trump Are Not Running for President

Despite what you might have heard, there is a big difference between a presidential campaign and a reality show.

By Michael Scherer

Presidential Race 'Kicks Off'

Presidential candidates-to-be, and a passel of well-known clingers on, converged in Iowa this weekend with all the flash and fun the nation has come to expect of the Grand Old Party.Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, New...

By Michael Scherer , Alex Altman and Zeke J Miller
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