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Have Republicans gone MAD (mutual assured destruction) on the filibuster?Some Republicans want Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell to change the rules of the Senate, so their 聽DHS funding bill can pass, averting a government shutdown. But聽McConnell can鈥檛 go nuclear the filibuster alone.聽
Federal judge orders temporary halt to deferred deportation program. Now what?Ultimately, the Supreme Court has emphasized that the federal government has broad discretion in the area of immigration that preempts the powers of the states.
Michelle Obama slow dances with Big Bird. Will that sell veggies?Michelle Obama appeared on 'Billy on the Street,' a racy online show, with Big Bird to promote healthy lifestyles. It was an odd combination, but that's why it might work.
Westminster Dog Show: Beagle advances, will it win?A beagle named Miss P is our favorite in Tuesday night's Westminster Dog Show. She would only be the second beagle to win 'Best in Show' at the pooch pageant.
Battle over DHS funding: what's at issue, where things standFunding for DHS is scheduled to run out later this month. That deadline was set as part of an effort by Republicans to stand up to President Obama's use of executive action to ease US policies toward illegal immigrants.
Washington Monument is not shrinking, except for this one bitOn Monday, officials with the National Geodetic Survey announced that the Washington Monument is now 554 feet, 7-11/32 inches tall. So the Father of Our Country, or at least his memory in stone, isn鈥檛 standing as tall as he used to.
Meet your 2016 GOP front-runners: Jeb Bush, yes, and a Midwestern surpriseRepublicans have seven strong 2016 contenders, according to a new poll of early-nominating states. Only two showed double-digit support in all three states: Jeb Bush and Scott Walker.
There is no US Presidents Day. Why does the charade continue?There is a federal holiday Monday, but it鈥檚 called 'Washington鈥檚 Birthday.' Yet mattress retailers and used-car sales lots tend to make this Presidents Day in their ads.
'Political rock star' once more, Obama turns tables on RepublicansPresident Obama's trip to California this weekend shows how dramatically he's flipped the script on Republicans since his party's devastating loss in the November midterms.
Kate Brown, Oregon's new governor, boosts the 'B' in LGBT communityOregon Secretary of State Kate Brown is set to become the first openly bisexual governor in US history. As gay rights expand, bisexual and transgender people are becoming a greater part of the conversation about human sexuality.
It's OK, Jeb. Mom says you can run for president.Barbara Bush 鈥� wife and mother of two former presidents 鈥� once said about younger son Jeb Bush鈥檚 presidential aspirations that there鈥檇 been 鈥渆nough Bushes鈥� in the White House. She鈥檚 since changed her mind.
Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber + Cylvia Hayes: Political Valentine gone wrong?Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fianc茅e聽Cylvia Hayes worked well together as she took on the first lady role as confidante and advisor. But their working relationship became the stuff of scandal, and he was forced to resign.
Concealed carry without a permit: Will crime go up or down?New Hampshire, Kansas, Mississippi, and Montana are considering legislation that would no longer require special permits to carry concealed weapons in public. Five states already have such laws.
Senator's one small step toward bridging Congress's massive divide: trustRepublican Sen. Lamar Alexander looked like he was going to 'play hardball' with Democrats and force them to accept his new education bill. Then, he didn't.
This number explains why Obama made 'selfie stick' videoConservatives have slammed President Obama for filming a video with BuzzFeed. However, the video's popularity may suggest that this kind of alternative will soon play a major role in political messaging.聽
Funding shortfall for Social Security disability program: Is it real?Republicans say Social Security鈥檚 support for people with disabilities will be 'broke' next year; the Obama budget suggests the system needs only a patch. But both sides agree: Something must be done by 2016.
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber pressured to resign over 'first lady' scandalOregon Gov. John Kitzhaber鈥檚 fianc茅e Cylvia Hayes, who serves as the state鈥檚 first lady, faces charges that she used her political influence for financial gain. Kitzhaber is facing pressure to resign.- Obama 'selfie stick' video: End of Western civilization or hip marketing?In a BuzzFeed video, President Obama uses a selfie stick, tries on sunglasses, makes 'you鈥檙e looking good' gestures, and so forth. Why is he doing this? He gets in a long plug for signing up for Obamacare coverage.
Why is Jon Stewart leaving? Rush Limbaugh has an answerJon Stewart is leaving the the "The Daily Show" because he sees the future of the Democratic Party, and it isn't pretty, says Rush Limbaugh.
Joe Biden in Iowa: What's he really running for?When politicians head for Iowa, it's usually a sign of presidential aspirations. Vice President Joe Biden hasn't ruled out a 2016 bid, but his trip could also signal a push for another 2016 post.
