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NewsYahoo NewsWhat Is the Freedom Caucus?
President Trump continues to blame a small group within his own party for scuttling one of his primary campaign promises: repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. When congressional Republicans gathered at a retreat in Hershey, Pa., two years ago, nine House members met secretly to hatch a plan to buck the establishment and push their more-conservative agenda. Its official mission statement reads, in part, that it will “support open, accountable and limited government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and policies that promote the liberty, safety and prosperity of all Americans.” That means things like repealing Obamacare, sharply reducing social programs, decreasing military spending, defunding Planned Parenthood, securing the borders and balancing the budget.
NewsBianna GolodrygaHillary Clinton supporter Rep. Steve Israel: ‘Donald Trump is the Republican Party’
On Thursday, Democratic Congressman Steve Israel joined Alexis Christoforous on “Yahoo News Live” to discuss his support for Hillary Clinton, her path to the nomination and, as the former chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, how Donald Trump’s candidacy will impact the down-ballot elections in November. Does he think Clinton will ultimately be the nominee, despite Bernie Sanders’ continued presence in the race?
NewsBianna GolodrygaHuckabee and O’Malley on a divided nation and the 2016 race for the White House
Former Govs. Mike Huckabee and Martin O'Malley talk about the election, the Revolution and Triumph the Insult Dog with Bianna Golodryga on “Yahoo News Live.”
NewsKatie CouricArianna Huffington thinks Donald Trump needs more sleep
World-renown author, columnist, co-founder, and Editor in Chief of the Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington is a very busy and productive person. Her secret to success and happiness: Sleep. Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric catches up with Huffington to discuss her new book, The Sleep Revolution, why sleep is so essential to her success and where she finds the time to fit it all in.
NewsKatie CouricContested conventions explained
Donald Trump may be the Republican frontrunner, but it isn’t clear yet whether he’ll be able to lock up the nomination before the Republican National Convention this July.
NewsKatie CouricGerrymandering explained
As we get closer to the 2016 presidential elections there’s a word you’re probably going to hear a lot: “gerrymandering.
“In the current housing crisis, families are faced with frequent moves, evictions, and homelessness.”
“Rent control restricts supply and is economic madness.”
“Should we simply allow the cycles of displacement and segregation to occur without any policy intervention?”
“Rent control is a mistake … Even if it provides short-term relief. It eventually hurts the very people it’s trying to help.”
“The law already protects homeowners from unchecked market forces. It’s time for the law to better protect renters too.”
