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Fiscal cliff: White House steps up pressure on GOP to reach a dealWhite House economists warn that unless Congress extends expiring middle-class tax cuts 'without delay,' consumer confidence will take a hit at a critical holiday season for retailers.
Susan Rice: why GOP opposition to her is no longer white-hotKey GOP voices including Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have tempered their rhetoric about Ambassador Susan Rice, who could be nominated as a possible secretary of State.
Norquist pledge: Are GOP tax rebels start of a trend or just talk?Norquist pledge, which calls for lawmakers to oppose new taxes, has another defector: Republican聽Sen. Bob Corker. But key players in 'fiscal cliff' negotiations have yet to join ranks of such GOP rebels.
John McCain and abortion: Did he hint at GOP shift?Sen. John McCain said Sunday that his only role in the abortion debate is to 'state his opinion,' and 'leave the issue alone.' Some GOP strategists say a softening of the tone on social issues is necessary after the disappointments of the recent election.
Cover StoryFive reasons America won't fall off the 'fiscal cliff'The political and economic ramifications are too big for Washington to let the large tax increases and spending cuts take effect. But this doesn't necessarily mean lawmakers will craft a decisive solution to the nation's fiscal woes.
Saxby Chambliss: One more Republican breaks ranks over anti-tax pledgeRepublicans are grappling with growing rifts in their ranks over a no-new-tax pledge that has been rock solid for more than 20 years. That quiet debate within the GOP could determine how Congress deals with its looming 'fiscal cliff.'
Could a tea partyer replace Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois resigned this week, and the Chicago press is already abuzz about who will fill the seat. One Democrat has said the seat could flip parties, though that seems unlikely.
Is Obamacare on table for 'fiscal cliff' talks?House Speaker John Boehner says it should be, but with a Democratic president and Senate, the reality could be that Republicans will only be able to chip away at the edges of Obamacare.
Death threats against Obama: Did Florida cop 'fan flames'?Many offhand death threats against President Obama, including several by US police, are leading to public scrutiny and concern 鈥� even if they are not leading to legal action.
Black Friday politics: Do some stores lean Democratic or Republican?Black Friday is upon us, which means a break from politics, right? Nope. DC Decoder offers you a by-the-numbers look at how some top holiday retailers spend their money politically.
Entitlement reform: Why Obama faces tough sell to supportersA new poll signals a narrow margin for maneuver for a grand bargain on entitlements: Republicans want reforms that cut deficits, but Democrats are wary of any changes not mainly targeted to sustain Medicare and Social Security.
FocusRebuilding the GOP: Can Republicans pitch a bigger tent?The party must come to grips with the 'demographic realities' reshaping the US electorate and devise new strategies for connecting with growing populations of minorities, single women, and youth.
Republican Party 2.0: 4 GOP leaders share ideas for political upgrade In the aftermath of election 2012, four prominent Republicans share their visions for how the GOP can adapt its messaging to reflect a diversifying US electorate.
Has the White House turkey pardon jumped the shark?The annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon, dating back to JFK, is now a highly choreographed affair, involving two turkeys, their 'bios,' and a Facebook vote to decide who gets to be the official White House bird.
Ron Paul stands with secessionists. But how many are there, really?Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, a bastion of secessionist sentiment, issued a statement in defense of state petitions to secede from the US, citing American 'principles of self-governance.'
'Fiscal cliff' 101: 5 basic questions answered President Obama and congressional leaders are working to stop the US from going over the 鈥渇iscal cliff,鈥� a combination of higher taxes and lower spending set to take effect Jan. 1. Here are five steps to understanding what's going on.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rushing to Middle East. Why now?US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been dispatched for Israel just as reports of a potential cease-fire are growing. The two are probably not unrelated.
Illegal immigration: Who's applying for Obama's 'DREAM Act' deferrals?New data show who is applying for the two-year deportation deferrals established by President Obama and modeled to a degree on the DREAM Act. It's a glimpse at one potential way to reform illegal immigration.
Obama won, so why is his campaign still chugging along?Obama for America sent its supporters a questionnaire Monday, asking which issues they'd like to organize around. But OFA's impact the first term was marginal at best. The reason it's still going is something else entirely.
Why is Susan Rice on the hot seat over Benghazi attack?Republicans vow to get to the bottom of UN Ambassador Susan Rice鈥檚 role in reporting the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Democrats say she's being unfairly pilloried.
