Scandals in Mass. Senate race
The controversies swirling around the Obama administration are threatening to engulf Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election. Full story
A warning to conservatives about how to treat a ‘scandal’
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki talks about the three possible outcomes for the week that was: scandals will fire up the Republican base heading into the 2014 midterm elections, the controversies would have no impact at all or the base will get too caught up in “scandal fever.” Kornacki also shares examples
Obama agenda marches on despite controversies
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and lack of evidence to date of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office. Full story
Republicans practice the politics of distraction
While Republicans focus on the latest series of "scandals" in Washington, they might be hoping we ignore the story they used to care about. Ed explains why deficit hawks have suddenly fallen silent on spending. Ed's joined by Mike Papantonio, Zerlina Maxwell and David Cay Johnston.
Tech, labor brandish dueling studies in U.S. immigration fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The technology industry and organized labor are locked in a fight that threatens to complicate the U.S. Senate's immigration bill. Full story
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday. Full story
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Scandal-gate gives Republicans cover on immigration reform
The House 'Gang of Eight' have come to an agreement on comprehensive immigration reform. Chris Hayes talks the framework with Robert Costa and Marielena Hincapie.
Obama vows to crack down on military sexual assaults
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., shares details from legislation she introduced which would take the decision to prosecute military sexual assault cases away from commanders.
2016 dialogue dominated by Benghazi this week
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Chuck Todd gives the Daily Rundown a roundup of 2016 news focusing on possible 2016 potentials including Hillary Clinton, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
All the legislation that got sidelined by scandal
The Cycle hosts spin on what Congress has been working on that got sidetracked by the week's scandals.
Lawmakers announce legislation to combat the increases in military sexual assaults
Rep. Bruce Braley discusses the bill he's co-sponsoring with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to help prevent military sexual assaults.
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