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Donald Trump's latest shocker: He defends Ben CarsonDonald Trump has been prickly toward most Republicans in the presidential field. But he defended Ben Carson's comments about the Oregon shootings.Â
John Boehner as John Wayne: Does the speaker have one last hurrah?With time running down on his commission, John Wayne – as Capt. Nathan Brittles in 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' – decides to rush off to lead his troop one last time.Â
Clinton opposes Pacific trade deal in major break with ObamaThe presidential candidate said the agreement does not meet her standard for creating jobs, raising wages, and protecting national security.
Another day, another landmark bill signing for California governorCalifornia, which just passed landmark climate change legislation, is known for its sweeping legislation on big issues. But recently, Gov. Jerry Brown and the legislature have been outdoing themselves.Â
Joe Biden's not running (yet), but an ad promoting him isThe 'Draft Biden' super PAC is running an emotional 90-second ad whose final frame shows two small words that could transform the 2016 race: 'Run, Joe.'
Assisted suicide: Is California's new law a tipping point?California's new law makes assisted suicide a legal option for nearly 1 in 6 Americans. Several states are expected to take up similar proposals.
Behind GOP House hard-liners' revolt, a 'deeper' frustrationConservative hard-liners are unhappy with how the House is being run. So are other members, frankly, but for the opposite reasons.Â
First LookWhy Ben Carson wants more guns on campusDr. Carson joins Donald Trump and other Republicans supporting students’ right to bear arms, as Texans continue to fight over a bill to let guns not just on campus, but in class.
D.C. introduces paid leave: Why 2016 could (finally) be family leave's electionWashington, D.C., introduced bill on Tuesday that would make it the first US city to mandate paid family leave for all its residents. Meanwhile, both Republicans and Democrats are embracing paid family leave as a campaign issue.
New York's Cuomo calls for government shutdown over gun control lawsAfter the shooting last week in Roseburg, Ore., New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for stronger gun control measures, pointing to his own state as an example of how to pass such laws.
Clinton e-mails: Did donors get special State Department access?A batch of e-mail exchanges between Hillary Clinton and donors to the Clinton Foundation raises questions about conflicts of interest during her tenure as secretary of State.
Edward Snowden says he'd accept jail in US. Coming home?Edward Snowden’s public statement that he’s willing to go to jail might be an effort to restart discussions with the US over the terms of his return.Â
Hillary Clinton gun plan: Is it feasible?Hillary Clinton said on Monday that if elected, she would use executive action to expand background checks for gun purchases. It could be a demonstration of how to circumvent Congress by using assertive presidential power.
Democrats get top choice in New Hampshire: enough to win back Senate?Gov. Maggie Hassan's challenge to Sen. Kelly Ayotte represents one more piece of bad news for the Republicans, forcing them to spend money in a race they hoped wouldn't be so tough.
Is Hillary Clinton more liberal than Bernie Sanders on guns?Representing Vermont, which has a rural hunter constituency, means Bernie Sanders has a 'less liberal' record on gun control. Hillary Clinton is expected to unveil her gun control proposals.
Meet the Republicans who ousted John Boehner. They're just getting started.Several Republicans started the House Freedom Caucus earlier this year to push House leadership to fight harder. They're feeling emboldened at a crucial moment.
Hillary's e-mails: the return of a 'vast right-wing conspiracy'?This is not the first time that Bill Clinton's effort to protect his wife may have backfired.
First LookTrans-Pacific Partnership deal takes shape: What are major sticking points?The US and 11 nations have agreed to the largest regional trade accord in a generation, which could reshape industries and set standards for two-fifths of the world’s economy.
First LookSanders vs. Clinton: what to expect in upcoming debateSen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will go head to head on the national stage for the first time during the Oct. 13 Democratic presidential debate.
Hillary on SNL: Why do we want our politicians to seem funny?Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appeared on Saturday Night Live this week, continuing a long relationship between politicians and late night comedy.Â