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Why State Dept. won't release Hillary Clinton e-mails until 2016The US State Department says that the public won't see any of聽Hillary Rodham Clinton's e-mails until January 2016, at the very earliest. What's behind the delay?
What does Obama's Twitter account tell us about him?President Obama has joined the Twitterverse. What are we learning about his likes and dislikes?
What does the left want (besides Liz Warren for president)?Some of the most visible progressives in the US think now is the time to pull policy in general, and the Democratic Party in particular, more toward their side of the political spectrum.
Obama and military-style policing: Back to era of Officer Friendly?President Obama was clear in Camden, N.J.: Community policing is in, military-style policing is out. But not all criminologists think it's wise to take resources away from police.聽
Alone in GOP field, Rand Paul vows to end Patriot ActRand Paul recently came out in support of ending the US Patriot Act, a move that distinguishes him from other GOP candidates.聽
Bobby Jindal White House bid could widen already crowded GOP raceThe Louisiana governor announces the formation of a campaign exploratory committee.
Scott Walker campaign-finance probe to continue, Supreme Court rulesThe Supreme Court denied an appeal to halt an investigation into Scott Walker's gubernatorial campaign finances.聽
Why Gov. Chris Christie calls for a bigger US militaryDuring a visit to New Hampshire, likely Republican presidential candidate N.J. Gov. Chris Christie called for more military spending and criticized Obama's handling of the Islamic State.聽
Jeb Bush and the rise of 'terrible, horrible, no good, very bad' politicsIn an era of insta-political analysis 鈥� much of it damage assessment 鈥� the 'terrible, horrible, no good, very bad' phrase from a famous children's book has become a gem.
Jeb Bush: How serious is his Iraq War flub?It took Jeb Bush nearly a week to settle on an answer about the Iraq War. Many Republicans worry about what this says regarding his presidential campaign skills.
Bill & Hillary Clinton earn $25 million: Does that matter politically?Hillary and Bill Clinton earned more than $30 million since January 2014, with $25 million coming from more than 100 paid speeches the couple gave over 16 months.
Southerners push new 'SEC primary' to raise Dixie鈥檚 presidential profileEarly presidential primaries in Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas 鈥� the so-called 'SEC primary' 鈥� could boost the South鈥檚 prominence in the 2016 election.
Why Jeb Bush has to prove he's his own manThere is a slim segment of the population that still believes that George W. Bush's decision to go into Iraq was a good idea. But they won鈥檛 be the deciders in 2016.
Mitt Romney vs. Evander Holyfield in the boxing ring. Really.The GOP's 2012 presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, aka Bird Legs, takes on former world heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield Friday night in Salt Lake City. A vision charity will benefit.聽
Rick Perry to announce 2016 presidential intentions on June 4The 2012 Republican presidential hopeful has been on the road of late, trying to test the waters before making a final decision.
Why Congress can't take a stand on globalizationSome companies go overseas to find cheap labor. Other companies find cheap labor in the US and they exploit it. It's tough for lawmakers to resolve the anxieties of globalization.聽
Russ Feingold redux: Democrats鈥� bid to retake Senate just got strongerLiberal former Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin wants a rematch with Sen. Ron Johnson (R). Senator Feingold's entry adds a jolt of Elizabeth Warren-Bernie Sanders-esque energy into the battle for the Senate.- Martin O'Malley's presidential bid: Would it hurt Hillary, or help her?Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who is reportedly planning to announce his candidacy for president, could serve as a foil for Hillary Clinton, helping to better define her campaign.
Jeb Bush and Iraq: What price family loyalty?Jeb Bush's top challenge as a likely presidential candidate is to distance himself from his brother's policies. But he's not doing that, and in fact goes out of his way to defend him.聽
Behind on-again, off-again trade deal, glimpse of Senate theaterOn Tuesday, Senate Democrats blocked the trade bill President Obama wants. On Wednesday, they found a way forward. But there was a point behind the pique.
