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NRA 'Stand and Fight' convention: Political big guns will be thereThe NRA's annual convention begins Friday, and the theme this year is 'Stand and Fight.' In the line-up to speak to the 70,000 attendees: a host of likely 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls.
Hillary Clinton 2016: How many secretaries of State became presidents?Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger paid Hillary Clinton, who was also secretary of State, compliments at an event Wednesday. If she runs and wins in 2016, she could reestablish an old pattern.
Jon Stewart channels Dr. Seuss to mock Obama's 'red line' on SyriaJon Stewart joins a chorus of critics poking fun at President Obama's shifting red line on Syria. But polls signal that most Americans oppose US involvement in Syria 鈥� or aren't following the issue.
North Korea almost done building new reactor. Is that a big deal?While all things in North Korea are cloaked in secrecy, it appears that this new reactor could produce material for nuclear weapons 鈥� potentially expanding North Korea's small stockpile.
Why Justice Department appeal on morning-after pill is ironicIn 2011, the Health and Human Services secretary overruled the FDA on its determination that there should be no age restrictions on buying morning-after pills. Now Justice is saying that FDA should be setting the rules, not a federal judge.聽
Why immigration reform's simplest question has no easy answerHow many new foreigners will come to the country if the Senate immigration reform plan passes? One study says it could add more than a million a year, another says it will reduce the inflow.
Ted Cruz presidential race 2016: Whose worst nightmare?Some conservative leaders reportedly are urging Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to run for president in 2016. That could be a nightmare for either Democrats, other Republicans, or even Cruz himself.
Why nobody is happy with FDA ruling on Plan BThe FDA has lowered the age restriction on buying Plan B One-Step, a type of morning-after pill, without a prescription from 17 to 15. Some groups want no limits on access; others want bigger barriers.
Gun control forces take fight to New Hampshire, Sen. Kelly AyotteGun control advocates are taking their message to the states, through ads, town hall meetings, and shaming campaigns. They poked Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) of New Hampshire on Tuesday.
Paul Ryan gay adoption: Is his support a big deal?Paul Ryan: Gay adoption is an idea he now supports, although the former GOP VP candidate still opposes gay marriage. His change of heart is another indication that the political ground on gay rights is shifting rapidly in the US.
A part of immigration reform even critics like: integrating new AmericansProposals to help immigrants integrate into US culture take up only 30 pages in an 800-page immigration reform bill, but they are winning broad support 鈥� even among some critics of the overall legislation.- A part of immigration reform even critics like: integrating new AmericansProposals to help immigrants integrate into US culture take up only 30 pages in an 800-page immigration reform bill, but they are winning broad support 鈥� even among some critics of the overall legislation.
Top general: 5 bad habits for the Pentagon to fixThe Pentagon has not had to do any serious belt-tightening for years, and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the nation's top military officer, says some budget discipline could be beneficial.- Top general: 5 bad habits for the Pentagon to fixThe Pentagon has not had to do any serious belt-tightening for years, and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the nation's top military officer, says some budget discipline could be beneficial.
Dysfunction in D.C. leads to soaring cynicism among MillennialsOnly 1 in 4 Millennials think the US is headed in the right direction, according to a poll released by the Harvard Institute of Politics, and 48 percent think their vote won't make a difference.
Monitor BreakfastA no-fly zone over Syria? Harder to do than in Libya, warns top US generalSome US lawmakers want the US to establish a no-fly zone over Syria. Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, questioned Tuesday whether that would do much to reduce Syrian attacks on civilians, never mind that it won't be easy.
Is Obama's second term sunk? 'Maybe I should just pack up and go home.'On the 100th day of his second term, President Obama laughed at the suggestion he may have run out of 'juice' for his agenda and expressed optimism on immigration reform.
Ron Paul slams Boston police. Has he gone too far?Ron Paul, in a posting on the website of a libertarian activist, accused US law enforcement of 'a military-style occupation of an American city'聽in its response to the Boston bombing.
Did Mark Sanford blow his last best chance to win votes in House race?Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch delivered some body blows to GOP rival Mark Sanford during Monday's debate. The South Carolina rivals for a US House seat have a week left to campaign.
Gun vote backlash: Five senators who said 'no' see ratings plungeApproval ratings have plummeted for five senators who voted against expanded background checks for gun buyers, says a PPP survey. But only one is up for reelection in 2014. Will it still matter in 2016 or 2018?
