New Mexico warily studies Republican health overhaul plan

New Mexico's health care sector and policy makers were warily studying a proposal Tuesday by U.S. House Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act that has cut the state's uninsured rate in half since 2013. Of particular concern were measures to reduce federal matching funds for newcomers to Medicaid health coverage starting in mid-2019, and link overall federal spending on Medicaid to a limited, per-beneficiary amount.

Who are mega-donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, and why are they influential?

A family's ownership stake in Breitbart News throws a fresh spotlight on the publicity-averse political donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, who now occupy a prominent place in Donald Trump's Washington. Who are mega-donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, and why are they influential? A family's ownership stake in Breitbart News throws a fresh spotlight on the publicity-averse political donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, who now occupy a prominent place in Donald Trump's Washington.

Oscars debacle hovers over trial between PwC and MF Global

In this Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, file photo, former MF Global Holdings Ltd. Chairman and CEO Jon Corzine testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the House Financial Services Committee. The dispute between brokerage firm MF Global, run by former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, and the accounting firm PwC goes to trial Monday, March 6, 2017.

Lawmakers may end option to pocket leftover campaign cash

State lawmakers are weighing new campaign finance regulations that would remove South Dakota from the short list of states that allow politicians to pocket the money in their campaign accounts. Senate Democratic leader Billie Sutton said he's pushing to restrict candidates' ability to tap political contributions for personal use because political office shouldn't be used for personal enrichment.

The AP Released Karen Pence’s Private E-Mail Address, Then Refused to Take It Down

Vice President Mike Pence demanded an apology from the Associated Press on Saturday for releasing his wife's private email address in a story on his use of a personal email account while he was the Indiana governor. Pence then released a letter drafted by his lawyer who called on Associated Press CEO Gary Pruitt to remove the email address form the story.

Two Special Elections Provide Early Trump Test

In the next few months, Georgia and Montana will hold special elections to fill newly vacant House seats, and what happens in those races may tell us a lot about the broader state of the Democratic and Republican parties in the distant 2018 midterms.

Pence Jokes With ‘Enemy of the People’ at Gridiron Dinner

President Donald Trump has declared that the media are the "enemy of the people," but his administration is willing to joke around with reporters - and poke fun at itself - in a venerable Washington tradition. Vice President Mike Pence was the featured speaker Saturday night at the 132nd annual Gridiron Dinner, a comedic white-tie affair featuring skits, songs and speeches.

Hillary Clinton appears to read Pence email headline in viral photo A …

A photo of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appearing to read a newspaper headline about Vice President Mike Pence's use of private email while he was governor of Indiana has gone viral. According to the Huffington Post , Clinton was flying from Boston to New York on Friday when fellow passenger Caitlin Quigley sneaked a snapshot of the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, who was sitting in coach next to aide Huma Abedin.

Our View: Focus on statea s needs

Money and ambition always play leading roles when the Florida Legislature is meeting. And the 2017 session, which is set to open Tuesday, promises to be scrappier than usual - with skirmishes breaking out even as the ceremonial opening-day speeches and traditional displays of unity still ring in the air.

US Vice-President Mike Pence takes centre-stage at traditional comedic white-tie dinner

Donald Trump has declared that the media are the "enemy of the people", but his vice president showed he is still willing to joke around with reporters - and poke fun at himself - in a venerable Washington tradition.

Mike Pence Rips AP For Publishing His Wife’s Email Address

Mike Pence blasted The Associated Press Saturday and demanded an apology for revealing his wife's email address in a story on the vice president's use of his personal email account to conduct state business while he was Indiana governor. Pence complained that releasing the address of his wife, Karen Pence, was "violating her privacy and our security."

Why won’t Trump talk about technology?

Vice President Mike Pence's embarrassing use of an AOL email account is just another painful reminder of something that should be crystal clear to everyone: this administration doesn't understand or care a lick about technology. It's an especially painful reality as we come off the high of an administration's 8-year-love affair with technology and social media.