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Ryan Grim is Washington bureau chief for the Huffington Post and the author of This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America. He also a daily newsletter, Bad News.
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Special elections are energizing Democrats Democrats see a chance to improve their numbers in Congress… starting tomorrow. Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia, Jon Ossoff (2nd L) with Senator John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson and Mereda Davis Johnson President Trump has appointed Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana to be Secretary of the Interior, Tom Price of Georgia as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Mike Pompeo of Kansas to run the CIA. Even the Democratic Campaign Committee thought they'd all be easily replaceable by other Republicans — but it may not turn out that way. That's according to "Bad News," the daily newsletter from Ryan Grim, Washington Bureau Chief for the Huffington Post.
To the Point
Trump the Winner by TKO After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas. Ted Cruz thanked his supporters, "We gave it everything we've got and the voters chose another path. And so with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation -- we are suspending our campaign." Yesterday, Cruz called Donald Trump a "pathological liar" but, once Cruz dropped out, the Donald was gentle, telling his supporters, "Just so you understand – Ted, I don't know if he likes me or he doesn't like me but he is one hell of a competitor and he's got an amazing future he's got an amazing future so I want to congratulate Ted." Ryan Grim is Washington Bureau Chief for the Huffington Post .
To the Point
New Hampshire's over, Let the Campaigns Continue Donald Trump leads what looks like a long road to the Republican nomination with just 12 of the 1,237 convention delegates needed. Ohio Governor John Kasich is a surprising new challenger — if the “happy warrior” can last until the action moves to the Midwest. Jeb Bush is now running as the prospective Commander in Chief — endorsed in a radio spot by his brother, the architect of the War in Iraq. After crushing Hillary Clinton last night, Bernie Sanders campaigned today for black votes in Harlem. Up next are Nevada and South Carolina.
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For GOP "Insiders:" Which "Outsider" Is Worse? The Republican Establishment in Washington is now holding its nose and warming up to the real estate mogul, Donald Trump. The distinctly half-hearted endorsement is based on hatred for Senator Ted Cruz and his frequent attacks on the leadership of his own political party. Conservative intellectuals are caught between a hard-right crusader who doesn’t want to do business and a deal-maker who probably will. As the battle continues for the “heart of the Party,” the voters have yet to be heard from.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How 4/20 Became 420 Today is April 20. For some people, that's just the day after April 19. For others, it's the unofficial marijuana holiday. The story about how "420" became associated with pot has been clouded by an aromatic haze over the years. But one thing's for sure, it's not just an underground term anymore. The medical marijuana bill that was signed into law back in 2003 started in the California Senate as SB 420. We learn the history of how 4/20 became 420.
To the Point
Video Evidence Brings Murder Charges in SC Officer-Involved Shooting Cellphone video has made a police shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina into a national story. Police Chief Eddie Driggers says that's what led to murder charges against Officer Michael Slager, who was fired today. "The honesty comes from my heart. I have watched the video, and I was sickened by what I saw." North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey says the case has already led to a major investment in 150 additional body cameras "so that every officer – that is on the street in uniform – will have a body camera." Ryan Grim, Washington bureau chief for the Huffington Post , has more on the story.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Being Kevin McCarthy The man most likely to replace Eric Cantor as House Majority Leader is California Rep. Kevin McCarthy. He’s also one of the inspirations for Kevin Spacey’s scheming politician Francis Underwood on House of Cards. We get a look at the life and work of the congressman from Bakersfield, and how he managed to go from obscure lightweight to rising political star in just one year.
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KCRW Features
Inside the company helping LA County change its elections Big changes are coming to L.A. County elections starting in the year 2020. You’ll see 11 days of voting, not just one, ballots on high-tech touch screen terminals instead of paper and all new election software. Los Angeles County isn’t making the changes by itself. It has a partner in the effort, a private company that’s headquartered abroad and was once the focus of federal investigators. Is it a company that voters can trust with improving its elections?