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Analysis A federal election will be rerun because of fraud. Republicans aren't talking about it much. It's probably the first such do-over in American history. By Philip Bump · Read more IRS analyst charged with leaking financial documents on Michael Cohen The case is the second in recent months in which a government employee has been charged with the crime of disclosing such material. By Devlin Barrett · Read more   Analysis Power Up: Democrats are unafraid to inhale in 2020's Pot Primary The electorate has changed on federal legalization. By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more   Work computer use alerted Coast Guard to lieutenant's terror attack plans, prosecutors say Christopher P. Hasson was studying mass shooters, according to investigators. An internal program, they said, picked up his suspicious computer activity. By Lynh Bui, Dan Lamothe and Michael E. Miller · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   'I have nothing to apologize for': Steve King blames 'dishonest' media for his troubles, seeks reelection in 2020 King's recent inflammatory remarks on white supremacy led to his removal from congressional committee posts. By Allyson Chiu · Read more   Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wore Confederate uniform in 1980 yearbook photo Lee, who won election in November, said in a statement to the Tennessean that he regretted wearing the uniform at an "Old South" party while a student at Auburn University. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   Fact Checker · Analysis Trump's repeated claim that China is paying 'billions' in tariffs to the Treasury Over and over, President Trump says the Treasury is earning "billions" from tariffs. But Americans, not China, pay the tariffs and so far, it's a net loser for the government. By Glenn Kessler · Read more   Republican governor blasts RNC for 'unprecedented' steps to shield Trump from a primary "It's not the way we should be going about our politics," Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told Politico. By Ovetta Wiggins · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Analysis Senate Democrats weigh ditching the comfortable old shoe approach to recruiting candidates Some Democrats are searching for candidates with a fresh face and interesting backgrounds that are short on legislative voting records. By Paul Kane · Read more   Analysis The Trailer: Why Democrats are preaching about 'the dignity of work' In this edition: What candidates are talking about when they talk about "the dignity of work," New Hampshire voters' second choice and drama in North Carolina's 9th district. By Jenna Johnson · Read more   Smollett case shows political risk of rapid response Democratic candidates who voiced support for actor are taking a more cautious stand. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. · Read more   Pence promotes 'opportunity zones' as Trump faces criticism over race and policies to aid the poor Pence was accompanied on his trip by Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — the lone black Republican senator who has been critical of Trump at times. By Robert Costa · Read more   Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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