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Can yet another 'deep dive' probe of Hillary Clinton dent her juggernaut?It's the season of 'deep dive' investigations in the 2016 presidential campaign cycle. From 'Clinton cash' to Jeb Bush's finances, it's all grist for an investigative mill that has found itself a new聽clich茅.
Climate change, cyberattacks are growing threats to grid, says US energy chiefUS energy infrastructure is outdated and increasingly vulnerable to threats, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told reporters at a Monitor-hosted breakfast in Washington.
Monitor BreakfastAs Senate debates Iran, Energy secretary vows to stay 'open' with CongressOn Monday, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz pledged to be 'completely open' with Congress. He addressed several issues raised by skeptics.
Does Hillary Clinton have a 'trustworthiness' problem?Reports of the appearance of conflict of interest between her role as secretary of State and foreign donations to her family foundation have generated lots of headlines in recent days.
Why US doctors tend to donate to DemocratsSome 55 percent of physician donors backed Democrats in the last election cycle, says a new study. The liberal tilt is attributed to more women becoming doctors, and more physicians working for nonprofit healthcare organizations instead of going into private practice
Michelle Obama designs new White House china setMichelle Obama chose a pattern for the new White House china set, used in state dinners, called 'Kailua Blue,'聽a hue of blue inspired by the waters of Hawaii.
Presidential zingers from the White House Correspondents' DinnerAt the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Obama took aim at the large GOP field running to replace him. And he brought out 'Luther the Anger Translator.'
Drone killing accidents reveal Obama鈥檚 tough war choicesThe US has come to rely on targeted killing by drones 鈥� maybe too much, as the accidental killing of two hostages shows. Critics are calling for more transparency and accountability in the US drone program.
Clinton Foundation stories: why Hillary campaign can't dismiss themHere鈥檚 a problem for Clinton 2016: Republicans aren鈥檛 the only ones troubled by the specifics of these charges.- Why Hillary Clinton may be her own worst enemyVoters faced with a choice between Hillary Clinton and someone else in 2016 may have to decide just how eager they are to return to the ethical questions and partisan warfare that marked the better part of the Clinton presidency.
Armenian genocide: why Obama won't say the wordsPresident Obama's campaign promise 鈥� to refer to Armenian genocide 鈥� remains unfulfilled on the 100th anniversary of the start of the killings. US-Turkey relations hold sway, but the president also suggested his true feelings.
How Mitch McConnell got the Senate working againThe human trafficking bill should have been a no-brainer. When Democrats manufactured an obstruction, McConnell kept his team together and forced a compromise to move the Loretta Lynch nomination and the trafficking bill together.聽
'Nerd Prom' magnifies D.C.'s obsession with celebrities, but has its momentsThe annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is upon us, along with all the slams about what an exercise in self indulgence it all is. Still, there was the night that Ray Charles came to sing.聽
Loretta Lynch makes history as first black woman to become attorney generalWhen the gavel sounded and the count of 56 to 43 was announced, Loretta Lynch wasn't in attendance. But her father was.
Senate committee passes fast track trade bill, but major challenges aheadThe Senate Finance Committee passed the trade bill Wednesday night. The House is expected to take up a similar bill Thursday.
Why 'middle-class economics' has moved front and center for 2016To a considerable extent, Democrats and Republicans agree that ordinary Americans are financially strained and that the challenge merits attention. That basic consensus represents a significant step, some experts say.- Logjam breaks in Senate: signs of thaw in Congress?Lawmakers announced a deal Tuesday on a human trafficking bill that has been stalled for weeks. The deal clears the way for a long-delayed vote on Loretta Lynch as US attorney general.
Will a robot run the Jeb Bush campaign?Jeb Bush appears set to turn over some key campaign functions to the聽'Right to Rise' super PAC. A bold move, considering the candidate will not be legally allowed to interact with the organization.
Did the Koch brothers just reveal who they will support in 2016?The billionaire Koch brothers have denied reports that they've already chosen to back Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Why does their support matter?聽- How foreign donations to Clinton Foundation add up to baggage for HillaryQuestions about the influence of foreign donations are legitimate and Hillary Clinton needs to address them forthrightly or she may find that they don't go away.