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Verizon phone-snooping flap: why Obama won't be harmedNews that Verizon has been forced to turn over millions of phone records to the US government feeds the narrative of Big Brother-ism in Washington. But concerns over national security are likely to mitigate political fallout.聽
Samantha Power: Can Obama's UN nominee live down Israel comments?Samantha Power, President Obama's nominee to be ambassador to the UN, is no shrinking violet. She's made her fair share of controversial statements, and they'll likely come up in confirmation hearings.
Secret Verizon records collection: What is NSA looking for?It's possible that the National Security Agency's collection of Verizon records is related to a cybersecurity probe. Or, it could be related to the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Newtown photos barred: Did lawmakers balance privacy, public's right to know?The Connecticut legislature passed a bill Wednesday restricting the release of crime-scene photos of the Newtown victims. The law brought relief to family members, but it's also prompted concerns among civil liberties groups.
Monitor BreakfastIRS controversies boost chances for tax reform, key Republican saysRep. Tom Price, a major conservative voice in the House, sees 'a greater opportunity' for tax reform in the wake of IRS controversies. He made the comments at a Monitor breakfast Wednesday.
Susan Rice to top foreign policy post in Obama power playPresident Obama is naming Susan Rice as his national security adviser, a bold show of support for a close confidante amid continuing controversy over Benghazi. Samantha Power will replace her at the UN.
Are budget negotiations helpful or a sellout? No surprise, GOP is splitGOP leader Rep. Tom Price explains why he wants to start negotiations with Senate Democrats over how to strike a budget deal. Tea partyers in the Senate are blocking talks.- Are budget negotiations helpful or a sellout? No surprise, GOP is splitGOP leader Rep. Tom Price explains why he wants to start negotiations with Senate Democrats over how to strike a budget deal. Tea partyers in the Senate are blocking talks.
Michelle Obama heckled: How'd she handle it?Tuesday night was a rare moment of unscripted anger from Michelle Obama, who has generally avoided direct political confrontation and has approval ratings higher than those of her husband.
Obama turns tables on GOP: no compromise on judicial nominationsObama slams Republicans for 'unprecedented' obstruction of his judicial nominees, and Sen. Harry Reid vows no compromise on a student loan deal, as Democrats take a page from the Republican playbook.
How much did IRS spend filming 'Star Trek' spoof?An IRS conference in 2010, for which the agency produced a spoof 'Star Trek' video, has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over government waste. The video was only one questionable expense.
Can White House help Democrats campaign this year? Paging Michelle Obama.Arguably the most popular surrogate for her husband鈥檚 2012 reelection campaign, the first lady is stumping in key 2013 races,聽untainted by the brouhahas polarizing Washington.
Chris Christie says date for special election isn鈥檛 political. Really?New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has chosen Oct. 16 as the date of a special election to fill the seat held by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg. It's a curious choice.
Obama to Republicans: Don't block my judgesPresident Obama nominated three top lawyers to the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second most important court. The move signals a willingness to spend political capital on his legal legacy.聽- Obama to Republicans: Don't block my judgesPresident Obama nominated three top lawyers to the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second most important court. The move signals a willingness to spend political capital on his legal legacy.聽
Will Chris Christie go big, tap Geraldo Rivera for Senate?In January, Geraldo Rivera said he was thinking of running in 2014 for Sen. Frank Lautenberg鈥檚 seat. Now, after the senator's passing, Gov. Chris Christie has the politically perilous task of naming a replacement.
With three nominations to D.C. Circuit court, Obama gets aggressivePresident Obama will move Tuesday to fill all three vacancies on the D.C. Circuit, America's top federal appeals court after the Supreme Court and a training ground for future justices. Republicans are already fighting back.聽- With three nominations to D.C. Circuit court, Obama gets aggressivePresident Obama will move Tuesday to fill all three vacancies on the D.C. Circuit, America's top federal appeals court after the Supreme Court and a training ground for future justices. Republicans are already fighting back.聽
Frank Lautenberg a 'throwback' senator who never sought the spotlightFrank Lautenberg, who died Monday, was always an outsider in the Senate, where his businessman's sensibilities led to impressive achievements but clashes with leadership.
American public has few qualms with drone strikes, poll findsPresident Obama's aggressive campaign of drone strikes has generated controversy overseas and among terrorism experts. But Americans seem fine with it, according to a Monitor/TIPP poll.
