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What can Congress do to stop Obama's immigration plan? Not much.Congressional Republicans want to defund President Obama's executive action to shield 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. Problem is, they can't.
Immigration 101: Will illegal immigrants now have health coverage?President Obama will deny health benefits to the 5 million people he is shielding from deportation. But these undocumented immigrants have other ways of getting health care.
Obama to give major immigration speech tonight. Why won't the major networks broadcast it?ABC, CBS, and NBC viewers will miss an important presidential address on immigration reform on Thursday night. Why won't the networks televise Obama's speech?
Jim Webb all but launches presidential bid. Does he have a chance?The former Secretary of the Navy and Virginia senator launched a new campaign website Wednesday. Can Jim Webb give Hillary Rodham Clinton a run for her money?
Secret Service plans taller White House fence. Will that block jumpers?After two high-profile fence-jumping incidents, Acting Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy is considering installing a higher fence to tighten White House security.
Incoming representatives choose their new digs during House office lotteryFor newcomers to Congress, this biennial event is of great consequence. Their Hill office will be their home away from home for the next two years.
What's behind Obama's bold move on immigrationPresident Obama's plan to defer deportation for millions of illegal immigrants tests Republicans. Do they go ballistic and hurt themselves? Or can they deny funding for Obama's plan without shutting down the government?聽
Support for NYC Mayor de Blasio shows stark racial divide, poll findsNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's approval rating among whites is dwindling, while support from Latinos and blacks continues to rise, according to a new poll. Are the mayor's policies reinforcing the 'two New Yorks' he campaigned against?
Why is Obama pushing immigration changes in Las Vegas?President Obama on Friday is expected to announce details of his long-awaited executive moves on immigration. Nevada is the home state of soon-to-be Senate minority leader Harry Reid, who faces a very tough reelection fight in 2016.
Why Obama might want to wait on immigration executive actionA new poll suggests that a plurality of Americans want President Obama to wait at least until next year before taking unilateral executive action on immigration.
House Republicans throw wrench in Paul Ryan's potential presidential plansHouse Republicans don't want committee chairs bothered by the pursuit of higher office. But Paul Ryan wants to be chairman of perhaps the most important House committee 鈥� and perhaps run for president.
House Democrats reelect Nancy Pelosi leader. Was there grumbling?House Democrats reelected Nancy Pelosi as minority leader on Tuesday. But that doesn鈥檛 mean everybody was happy.
Senator Landrieu's Hail Mary goes beyond Keystone XL pipelineSen. Mary Landrieu (D) of Louisiana gets her vote in the Senate Tuesday on the Keystone XL pipeline. But to win reelection, she needs much more than that.
Obamacare ads: Can plaid shirts, pointed humor sell Millennials health plans?With lots of plaid flannel, an old Land Rover, and midcentury modern architecture, you know these Obamacare ads are aimed at Millennials. Here's why they're a target audience.
Jonathan Gruber's 'stupid' voter remarks: For GOP, gift that keeps giving.It's been a week since video first surfaced of Obamacare architect Jon Gruber calling American voters 'stupid.' Political gaffes usually fizzle out rather quickly. Why has this one lasted so long?
To avoid Obamacare surprises, reenrollment deadline fast approachingIf you want to have health insurance coverage in place for Jan. 1, the Obamacare deadline to reenroll is Dec. 15. The final deadline is Feb. 15.
What the Keystone XL pipeline means for Obama's legacyPresident Obama is now playing for the history books, and climate change will be a key chapter. The Senate votes Tuesday on the Keystone XL pipeline, setting the stage for Obama's next move.
Monitor BreakfastEPA chief Gina McCarthy to GOP Congress: bring it onEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Monday that Americans want President Obama to take action on climate change. But a GOP challenge to the administration鈥檚 carbon-cutting policies is expected.
Did the Republicans violate election laws in 2014 midterms? Twitter offers cluesAre coded messages on Twitter a violation of federal laws prohibiting campaign finance coordination? The Federal Electoral Commission hasn't explicitly ruled on it 鈥� yet.聽
GOP says Obama immigration plan is 'amnesty.' Is that accurate?President Obama is poised to take executive action on immigration, a move many Republicans equate to granting amnesty. But nothing Mr. Obama can do will be permanent.
