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Team Obama takes attacks to Mitt Romney's home turfObama strategist David Axelrod shouted over protesters at the Massachusetts State House as he attacked Romney's record as governor. Romney countered at California's shuttered Solyndra plant.- House rejects ban on sex-selection abortion, but GOP makes its pointA GOP bill to abolish abortion if sex selection is the reason failed to clear the US House on Thursday. But Republicans were able, for a day, to turn the tables on Democrats in the 'war on women,' saying the bill sought to save baby girls.
George W. Bush presidential portrait is unveiled. Who paid for it?Though no longer the 'haphazard affair' it once was, the process of creating a presidential portrait like George W. Bush's is not an easy process. But taxpayers don't pick up the tab.
What do women voters want? In a word: jobs.Swing women voters put the economy and jobs at the top of their list of concerns, a new report shows. Presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney has been closing the gender gap.
Is Donald Trump secretly supporting President Obama?The day after hosting a fundraiser for Mitt Romney in Las Vegas, Donald Trump resorted to insisting that Barack Obama was born in Kenya. This is not helping Romney.
Another sordid case of campaign fund misuse? Sen. Mark Kirk says no.Sen. Mark Kirk (R) of Illinois faces allegations of violating campaign finance law by funneling contributions to his girlfriend and ex-wife. Denying wrongdoing, the Kirk camp sees ill will from a woman scorned.
Bob Dylan awarded Medal of Freedom. What does that say about US?Why did Bob Dylan look so strained during the Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House Tuesday? Perhaps because his musical insurgency was being memorialized.
Mitt Romney has won the nomination. What next?Mitt Romney's sweep of the Texas primary gave him 105 delegates, pushing him over the top for the nomination. His campaign now turns to the central theme of the campaign, economic competence.
FocusNext week's Wisconsin recall: a test drive of themes for Election 2012Wisconsin recall election between Gov. Scott Walker (R) and Tom Barrett (D) enters its last furious week. It is a proving ground for the themes and players of the national election in November, analysts say.
Obama honors Presidential Medal of Freedom winners: Who's eligible?Answer: Anybody who's accomplished anything the president of the United States likes. Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, John Glenn, and 11 other recipients Tuesday.
Mitt Romney's other Vegas meeting: why Sheldon Adelson trumps The DonaldThe most important meeting for Mitt Romney Tuesday may not be with Donald Trump, but with billionaire Sheldon Adelson, who had previously backed Newt Gingrich.聽
Should Mitt Romney repudiate Donald Trump?Mitt Romney is joining Donald Trump Tuesday evening in Las Vegas for a fundraiser that should raise $2 million, even as Trump is renewing his questioning of Obama's birthplace.
President Obama smoked pot in high school. Why is he against legalizing marijuana?A new biography details Barack Obama's use of marijuana in high school and college, not unusual for a young man at that time. As president, Obama has taken a tougher line on drug use, including marijuana for medical reasons.
What Congress has planned after Memorial DayCongress will be racing to complete a number of priorities between Memorial Day and the August recess, all under the shadow of massive fiscal issues looming at year's end.
Donald Trump mulls super PAC. What's next 鈥� VP?You knew this was coming: Trump in an interview said that he should be Mitt Romney鈥檚 choice as a running mate. He was kidding. We think.
Obama blames Romney for spreading 'cow pie of distortion.' Is he right?Mitt Romney had criticized the Obama administration's accumulation of US debt. Big numbers such as America鈥檚 debt may seem solid, but they鈥檙e not.
Federal Reserve official: If Congress dawdles, economy will fall 3 percentCongress must sort out a raft of fiscal issues before Jan. 1, or it will cost the US economy dearly, said New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley.
Obama vs. Romney: 'World War III" for attack ads. But is that bad?With five months to go until Election Day, the Romney and Obama campaigns are already slinging negative ads. But analysts suggest they're an essential part of voters' decision-making process.
Psst, students. Still hope for low-rate student loans, despite Senate balkingWithout a fix, interest on some subsidized federal student loans would double to 6.8 percent starting July 1. But Thursday's Senate votes are still just theater. Expect parties to haggle over the cash until June 29.
New Romney ad outlines Day 1 of his presidency. Realistic?If Mitt Romney is elected president, he'll have a busy first day, according to a new ad that outlines his priorities. But the ad may overpromise on what a President Romney could deliver.
