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Planned Parenthood bill blocked: For GOP, abortion as national issue is trickyAbortion as a GOP issue has often backfired in a country that is consistently split on the issue. On Monday, Democrats prevented a bill that would have defunded Planned Parenthood from moving forward.
Six phrases to watch for in Thursday's GOP debateThe candidates at presidential debates come and go, but there are a handful of stock expressions and phrases that persist. These range from classic dodges to 'tried and true ways to help yourself get out of a hole.' Keep score.
How do you debate someone like Donald Trump?As GOP presidential hopefuls prepare for the first Republican debate on Thursday, one question is on everyone's mind: how to deal with The Donald.聽
Do Americans have enough zeal for Obama climate change plan?President Obama is proposing strict new carbon emissions rules to address climate change. But such changes can be rocky and rely on public support.
Cover StoryWhat NOT to look for in the first GOP debateForget the fireworks, the tiptoeing around Donald Trump's histrionics, and all the Republican squabbling. Here's what really matters to voters in choosing a president.
Will Joe Biden run in 2016 presidential race?Vice President Joe Biden is considering a run against Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic nomination, according to several media outlets.聽
Who is Donald Trump hiring? Foreign workersAs a presidential candidate Donald Trump vows to protect American jobs. As an American businessman, Trump-owned companies that have sought to import at least 1,100 foreign workers on temporary visas since 2000.
How an obscure motion to 'vacate the chair' spoils House GOP's August vacationHouse Republican leaders had a plan to talk about the Iran deal and their legislative accomplishments over the August recess. Instead, they have to answer the question about whether to fire Speaker John Boehner.聽
Congress has been gridlocked on highway funding. Why that could be changing.Unable to come up with a long-term deal, Congress has been patching up the Highway Trust Fund for years. But there were signs of movement this week.
Trump bumps favorite sons Bush and Rubio out of the lead in Florida: a fluke?A new poll shows Donald Trump leading the GOP presidential field in the Sunshine State. It's only the second poll in Florida since Trump entered the race and could be prove to be an outlier. But it fits national trends.
#feelthebern? Yes, there is 'something about Bernie.' He's losing.The glow around Bernie Sanders these days fits the media horserace narrative to speculate about the possibility, however improbable, that Clinton will stumble and Sanders will step in to steal the nomination. It's not happening.
How Donald Trump hurts every GOP candidate, except oneDonald Trump's penchant for controversy stands in sharp contrast to the more restrained approach favored by former Florida governor聽Jeb Bush.
Why might religion be taking back seat in Rick Perry campaign?Rick Perry's religious views were front and center during his 2012 campaign, but he did not mention religion until 25 minutes into a recent speech in Iowa.
Iran deal sparks battle between two Jewish lobbies 鈥� and worldviewsThe pro-Israel lobby AIPAC has long been king of the Hill on Jewish issues. But a more-liberal upstart is trying to use the Iran deal to make its mark.
Rep. Chaka Fattah indicted on racketeering: What are the charges?Congressman Fattah has stepped down from his post as聽the top Democrat on the House subcommittee that oversees Justice Department spending following the indictment.
Why won't Hillary Clinton answer the Keystone XL question?Hillary Rodham Clinton is making headlines this week not for what she's saying on the campaign trail, but for what she's not.
Monitor BreakfastLew defends Obama's Iran deal ... and Treasury's overhaul of $10 billTreasury Secretary Jacob Lew says that President Obama has the votes in Congress to sustain a veto, if Republicans try to block his nuclear agreement with Iran. Also, he says, Alexander Hamilton will retain a place on US currency.
Down with Boehner? GOP congressman launches bid to oust House SpeakerRep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) is leading a largely symbolic effort to strip Speaker John Boehner of his position, revealing growing discontent among conservatives in the House.聽
Yes, red states are attracting blue-state voters. But they don't stay red.Red states offer lower housing costs, lower taxes, and less regulation than blue states. That's why so many blue-state voters are moving to the West or South.聽 In the short term, the red states gain power. in the longer term, they change.
Monitor BreakfastLincoln Chafee targets Hillary Clinton on Iraq War voteLincoln Chafee was the only Republican in the US Senate to vote against the Iraq War. Now running for president as a Democrat, he calls Hillary Clinton's vote for the war in 2002 'a colossal lapse in judgment.'