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Conservatives diving into podcasts to find younger voters, activists

WASHINGTON _ Conservatives learned long ago how to use what were once new media _ talk radio and cable television _ to mobilize activists. Now they're diving into podcasting, aiming to lure a younger generation that has largely eluded them.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 7, 2019

NCAA must allow players to profit from name and image, NC Republican's new bill says

WASHINGTON _ The NCAA must allow student-athletes to use their name, image and likeness, opening the door for players to profit while in school, under new federal legislation proposed by a member of Republican House leadership.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 7, 2019

Special envoy Elliott Abrams says TPS for Venezuelans is 'under review'

WASHINGTON _ Sen. Marco Rubio laid out the scale of Venezuela's migration crisis, Sen. Bob Menendez hammered the Cubans and Russians who are propping up Nicolas Maduro's violent security forces, and USAID director Mark Green acknowledged that U.S.-backed humanitarian aid currently can't get inside Venezuela.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 7, 2019

How big is Puerto Rico's economy? We may soon find out

WASHINGTON _ Puerto Rico has a bigger economy than some states, but how big _ and how badly it was undercut by Hurricane Maria _ is not clear because the island is the only U.S. territory whose economic data is not fully measured by the U.S. Commerce Department.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 4, 2019

Big-dollar donors, including Donald Trump, fueled Kamala Harris' political rise in California

WASHINGTON _ Asked recently if she believes President Donald Trump is a racist, California Sen. Kamala Harris told The Root, "I don't think you can reach any other conclusion."

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 4, 2019

What is the 'Jim Clyburn model'? It's the foundation of Cory Booker's South Carolina strategy

WASHINGTON _ During his first visit to South Carolina last month as an official Democratic candidate for president, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker didn't spend all his time in the cities with the largest media markets.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 1, 2019

Hawley's CPAC debut: a moment in the spotlight and a subpoena in Missouri lawsuit

OXON HILL, Md. _ Sen. Josh Hawley capped a tumultuous week Friday with his debut appearance at the American Conservative Union's CPAC conference_ and receiving a subpoena as he left the stage.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 1, 2019

White House is weighing TPS for Venezuelans

WASHINGTON _ The White House is considering special protected immigration status to Venezuelans, a move that would prevent undocumented immigrants from the beleaguered South American country from being deported.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 1, 2019

Warren's big test: Prove to Democrats she can take on Trump

WASHINGTON _ Her fierce indictments of Wall Street electrify Democrats across the country. Her unapologetically progressive brand and fiery style match the mood of her party's liberal base. She is locking down top political talent and has the beginnings of a formidable campaign organization.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 1, 2019

Missouri senator, under pressure from right, overcomes qualms about Trump judicial nominee

WASHINGTON _ After a week of pressure, Sen. Josh Hawley joined his fellow Republicans in advancing President Donald Trump's nominee to a prestigious seat on the federal bench.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Feb 28, 2019