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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.
Brian Williams: Fake news, real news, and the state of journalismWhat Brian Williams recounted in his Iraq story was based on actual events, but his misleading coverage of Katrina actually had an impact on how we viewed that tragic event in American history.
War against Islamic State: 5 questions Obama will have to addressPresident Obama has asked Congress to grant him authority to use force against the Islamic State. The proposal raised questions among Republicans and Democrats.
How much will race matter in bid to replace Barbara Boxer?California Attorney General Kamala Harris has emerged as the front-runner for Barbara Boxer's US Senate seat, but the Latino caucus is holding out for a Hispanic candidate.
Jeb Bush e-mail dump: Did it backfire?In the rush to publish eight years of e-mails from Jeb Bush's tenure as Florida governor 'in the spirit of transparency,' Bush staff unwittingly also released constituents' sensitive information.
Senate holds 'interesting' tax reform hearing. Everyone shocked.Former Sens. Robert Packwood and Bill Bradley dazzled a hearing with their account of how a divided Congress produced the most dramatic overhaul of the US tax code since World War II 鈥� with hope for the present.聽
Jeb Bush staffer resigns after 'insensitive' comments about women and gays: Will this hurt Jeb?Ethan Czahor, who was hired Monday as the chief technology officer for Gov. Bush's political action committee, stepped down from the post on Tuesday.
Jon Stewart to leave 'The Daily Show': Bigger deal than Brian Williams?Comedy Central's Jon Stewart is quitting and NBC News's Brian Williams is facing a six-month suspension. Ironically, Mr. Stewart's absence might matter more.
'Throwing shade': trash talk about politics takes a turn toward the hipHouse Speaker John Boehner won Internet fame 鈥� or infamy, depending on your perspective 鈥� for appearing to silently 'throw shade' against President Obama during last month鈥檚 State of the Union address.
In blue state Illinois, can union-curbing measures by GOP governor succeed?Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced an executive order to limit dues owed to public-sector labor unions by nonmembers. But Democratic lawmakers could have the power to block the move.
Michelle Obama, the conservative? How to keep big government out of your lunchMichelle Obama says that 'if you don't like government ... messing with your life,' you should make better eating choices. Is Michelle Obama starting to sound more like a conservative than a liberal?聽
Why did Jeb Bush release an eight-year pile of e-mails?Almost-certain presidential candidate Jeb Bush says he released a trove of e-mails from his days as Florida governor in 'the spirit of transparency.' His direct correspondence with constituents is striking a chord with right-leaning pundits.
Axelrod book: Obama lied about opposing gay marriageCandidate Barack Obama lied about his views on gay marriage to get elected in 2008, writes David Axelrod, Obama's campaign advisor in 2008 and 2012.
Will ending the filibuster make government work better? Obama says yes.But don't expect the termination of the filibuster to solve polarization. With no right to filibuster, minority parties will be more isolated; and the Senate, more partisan.聽
