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PowerPost Retiring Sen. Bob Corker won't campaign against Democrat vying for his seat Corker offered only tepid praise for Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who is likely to win the Republican nomination. By David Weigel  •  Read more » Fact Checker • Analysis Trump's complaint that it will take 9 years to get all his nominations approved Trump says that Democratic delays on his nominations means it would take nine years to get them all confirmed. His math adds up. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Wisconsin is the GOP model for 'welfare reform.' But as work requirements grow, so does one family's desperation. The Trump administration is using Wisconsin as a model, but hopeful statistics belie the continuing struggles of low-income families trying to meet increasing standards for public assistance. By Robert Samuels  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PowerPost Romney faces clearer path to GOP Senate nomination despite convention setback The 2012 presidential nominee has a financial edge and greater name recognition in his bid to replace Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. Romney's challenger cast him as an interloper. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   In travel ban case, Supreme Court considers 'the president' vs. 'this president' The justices will consider presidential authority to keep nation safe and constitutional protections against religious discrimination By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Fix • Analysis Kanye West's embrace of a black Trump supporter not well-received Kanye has doubled down on his recent conservative positions with his latest endorsement. By Eugene Scott  •  Read more »   PowerPost DNC chairman defends lawsuit against Russia, Trump campaign, WikiLeaks "It's hard to win elections when you have interference in elections. ... I'm concerned that it's going to happen again. So, that's why we did it now." By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the 5-Minute Fix newsletter Keeping up with politics is easy now, three days a week. Sign Up  »

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