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Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is one of the most famous, successful, and polarizing American political figures of her time. She鈥檚 been making news since her college days, when she surprised a commencement audience by attacking keynote speaker Sen. Edward Brooke (R) of Massachusetts with her own student graduation address. She鈥檚 the only former first lady to win election to the Senate and the only former first lady appointed to a Cabinet post.
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Elizabeth Warren memoir: 5 things we learned about liberal hero Liberal darling Elizabeth Warren, freshman Democratic US senator from Massachusetts, released her memoir April 22, 'A Fighting Chance.' Here are five things to know about the book.
Immigration reform: If Obama moves on his own, how big a political risk?President Obama may be ready to ease up on deportations, following reported recommendations under consideration by the Homeland Security secretary. That would please key elements of the Democratic base, but infuriate Republicans.聽
Mayor's vision for horseless carriages in Central Park sputtersNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio remains fixed on eliminating horse-drawn carriages, unveiling a plan to shift to electric vintage cars. A majority of New Yorkers, though, says, 'Whoa!'
House Democrats raise more cash than GOP, but that alone can't save themThe Democrats' campaign committee notched a $9 million edge over Republicans in first-quarter donations for House races. But that cash advantage is unlikely to have much effect on the outcome of the 2014 midterms.
Obama sticks to Easter in his weekend radio message. GOP, not so much.Democrat and Republican leaders have different ways of voicing their support for 海角大神s and Jews celebrating Easter and Passover. Sincere or not, some of that is political.
Enrollment surge should end debate over Obamacare, Obama saysObamacare has enrolled 8 million Americans, and early data suggest it has a good mix of young people. But President Obama knows Republicans aren't remotely ready to give up the fight yet.
Chelsea Clinton baby: Will Hillary Clinton be less likely to run in 2016?Chelsea Clinton has announced that she is pregnant, setting off all sorts of speculation. With her mother seen as the clear front-runner for the presidency in 2016, it makes for interesting timing.
Two Bidens, a presidential selfie, and a big announcement about 2016Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and his father, Vice President Joe Biden, both made headlines in the past 24 hours. One announced he's running for higher office, and the other took a selfie with President Obama.
Who could be the next Ted Cruz? Top 10 tea party primaries of 2014. Who are the tea party movement's top candidates in 2014, and what are their prospects? Here's a look:
Obama, Biden pitch job training: Do reforms go far enough?Job training is an important component of getting Americans back to work and the economy humming again. President Obama and Republicans offered dueling messages Wednesday.
Democrats 'whooping' Republicans in fundraising game 鈥� or are they?All the first-quarter fundraising results show that Democrats are doing significantly better than Republicans. But Republicans are increasingly raising money in other, more opaque ways.
Obamacare's next chapter: More insurance firms opting 'in' than 'out'?Early indicators signal more competition among private insurance firms in the Affordable Care Act exchanges in the next cycle, a shift expected to help curb the rate of Obamacare price increases.
How did John Boehner's opponent get his campaign ad to go viral? Humor.The latest viral campaign video spoofs an ad for a virility drug. Not bad for a French teacher trying to unseat House Speaker John Boehner. Humor has been a staple of 2014's best political ads.
Why Rand Paul didn't really blast Jeb Bush on immigrationSen. Rand Paul got headlines Sunday for criticizing the Jeb Bush comment that illegal immigration was sometimes an 'act of love.' But his rebuke was gentle, perhaps because 2016 is looming.
Democrats, GOP agree on equal pay for women. Almost.President Obama and US Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers gave the weekly political addresses Saturday. They both mentioned equal pay for women, but from there the talks split into partisan themes.
Senate report: Interrogation methods 'far worse' than CIA acknowledgedLawmakers and the CIA are wrangling over releasing details of a Senate report on the 鈥渆nhanced interrogation鈥� techniques used on terrorist suspects. Leaked portions of the report say such techniques were 鈥渂rutal and far worse鈥� than the agency acknowledged.
FocusIs the tea party running out of steam?In Mississippi, the GOP Senate primary is a proxy for the national battle between tea party and establishment Republicans. But tea party favorite Chris McDaniel may be in trouble.聽
Monitor BreakfastWhat a top Democrat thinks will be 'the big issue' in midterm electionsRep. Chris Van Hollen, who has chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, responds to the predictions that Republicans will pick up House seats this year.
Who is Sylvia Mathews Burwell? The likely new face of Obamacare.Health secretary nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell, from small-town West Virginia, has served in numerous government posts, including Obama's budget director. Republicans praise her low-key manner.
