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Gay marriage at center of Missouri Republicans' bid to impeach governorGOP lawmakers in Missouri on Wednesday are set to resume a hearing on a resolution to impeach Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. It's a long-shot effort, but it amplifies their beef with the governor over an executive order dealing with gay marriage.
Next Obamacare hurdle: Are people getting coverage they paid for?Obamacare glitches these days are not as widespread as they were during the HealthCare.gov rollout. But some hiccups are causing problems in some areas.
Has President Obama's approval really hit new low?A new Washington Post/ABC News poll suggests Democrats could face serious headwinds in the November midterm election. But it doesn't suggest things are getting worse for President Obama.
For President Obama, racist comments pose extra leadership burdenWhen President Obama responded to racist comments 鈥� this time allegedly by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling 鈥� he was in a familiar mode: reacting to a racially charged news event.
Why 海角大神 leaders put aside differences to push immigration reformOver 250 evangelical leaders arrive on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge Congress to pass immigration reform. Churches have been conspicuous in their support of immigration reform.
Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges: Why now?Michael Grimm, New York City's only Republican member of Congress, is facing fraud charges, but they're different from what some political insiders were expecting.
Sarah Palin says 'waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists.' Too tough?The one-liner by Sarah Palin went over great with the NRA crowd. But the outrage elsewhere was immediate 鈥� and interestingly, criticism of Palin came from several directions.
Rand Paul vs. GOP establishmentPotential 2016 presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul is in the Northeast, meeting with Republican operatives and fund-raisers. Conservatives are wary of some of his recent comments.
NRA: 'Do or die' moment as moms, mayors mount anti-gun offensiveWith millions of members and a huge lobbying warchest, the National Rifle Association remains powerful. But a coalition of mothers and mayors is arming to do political battle with the NRA.
Did US Rep. Michael Grimm break campaign finance laws?US Rep. Michael Grimm, (R) of New York, faces federal indictment for violating campaign finance laws. Grimm's difficulties could complicate things for the GOP in the 2014 congressional elections.
Cliven Bundy's racist comments: campaign gift to Democrats?Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's suggestion that blacks were better off as slaves sets back the GOP's efforts to improve its image among minorities. Some top Republicans had backed Bundy in his land dispute.
Election 2014: the most competitive Senate races The Democrats face a challenge in their quest to hold onto the US Senate. Eleven races this year are seen as competitive 鈥� eight seats held by Democrats, three by Republicans. Here鈥檚 the rundown.
In Cliven Bundy beef about 'the Negro,' shades of white privilegeA confrontational Cliven Bundy doubles down on his point that blacks are hurt by government subsidies. He justifies, too, why he hasn't paid federal grazing fees for 20 years, even if that makes him a 'welfare queen.' How a story about a rogue rancher became an exploration of racial privilege.
Oregon poised to dump own Obamacare website, rely on HealthCare.govCiting high fix-it costs, Oregon is moving to drop its own underperforming website and to adopt the federal HealthCare.gov聽for enrolling residents in health insurance under Obamacare. Might other states do the same?
Did Hillary Clinton accomplish anything as secretary of State?Even the State Department spokeswoman was, at first, at a loss as to how to respond to that question, certain to be asked more often as the 2016 presidential election season gets closer.
Cliven Bundy on 'the Negro': Why his words aren't a huge surpriseThe Nevada rancher who took on the BLM now posits that 'the Negro' may be better off as slaves. The link between racially offensive views and a certain strain of far-right politics seen at the Cliven Bundy ranch is well established, analysts say.
Hillary Clinton says she's done with new memoir. When's it coming out?Hillary Clinton, addressing women at a conference on developing a new generation of female leaders, made no mention of any political plans, but urged them: 'Dare to compete.'
Invoking 'Fire Pelosi' from 2010, GOP takes on Harry Reid. Will it work?The GOP is trying to demonize Senate majority leader Harry Reid as a way to defeat vulnerable Democrats and take over the Senate. But the tactic's effectiveness is questionable.聽
IRS takes new hit: Report finds agency gave bonuses to tax evadersThe IRS gave $1,000 bonuses to some 1,100 of its own workers with known tax-compliance problems, a US Treasury report finds. On top of an ongoing scandal over tax treatment of tea party groups, the report is a damaging blow to public confidence.
Georgia adopts law allowing guns at airports, bars, most other placesGeorgia residents with permits to carry guns can now tote their weapons more places, under a bill signed into law Wednesday. The law also reduces the age required to obtain such a permit to 18.
