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Romney speech: Still trying to win 2012?Mitt Romney's speech in Mississippi Wednesday night was full of the expected swipes at Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. But he may have a harder time winning over the GOP electorate this time.
Michelle Obama forgoes head scarf in Saudi Arabia. Faux pas?Some Saudis criticized Michelle Obama's decision not to cover her head on her Saudi visit, but first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton did the same.
Obama's misfire on 529 college savings plan: Who is middle class?President Obama wanted to change the terms of the popular 529 college savings plans in the name of helping the 'middle class.' But many of the people hurt by the proposed change considered themselves middle class, too.
Would Palin and Trump make 2016 race 'a reality show'? Is Bill O'Reilly right?Sarah Palin responded to Bill O'Reilly's characterization by calling Fox News a "quasi-conservative" media outlet.聽
A state-run news agency for 'small government' Indiana: Huh?Gov. Mike Pence is about to launch an agency to send out administration press releases and craft 'features' for private news media. It might help a presidential run, but it's not so clear how this is a proper function of government.
Bowe Bergdahl to be charged with desertion, unlikely to serve prison timeThe Army is denying that a final determination has been made in Bergdahl's case, but NBC is sticking with its story.聽After five years in Taliban captivity, there seems to be little reason to punish Bergdahl more severely.
Human trafficking bills show how Congress can work together 鈥� aim smallThe fact is, Congress frequently works in a bipartisan way, but it is generally on small-bore issues. This Congress could chip away at a number of issues, starting with Tuesday's House human trafficking bill.聽
Scott Walker gives signs that he's all in for 2016After a well-received speech at the Iowa Freedom Summit, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced formation of a fundraising committee 鈥� a typical sign that a candidate is serious about running for president.聽
Jon Stewart slams Trump, Palin speeches. Is a big GOP field too easy pickin's?Jon Stewart shaped his segment around the speakers who won鈥檛 be president, in his words, but are using the pretense of a candidacy to audition for jobs at Fox News.
Murkowski's primal scream on ANWR points to Alaska's precarious balanceAlaska's Sen. Lisa Murkowski is livid over President Obama's move to ban oil development of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). To her, it betrays the promise America made to Alaska in statehood.
Small drone crashes on White House lawn: a few unanswered questionsWhile it may turn out that there is an innocent explanation for all of this, this is yet another example of security vulnerabilities at what is supposed to be the most secure building in the world.
Will Hillary Clinton run for the Democratic nomination unopposed?Hillary Clinton is reportedly now 100 percent sure to run, and will announce in early April. She has effectively cleared the Democratic field 鈥� a plus, compared with the crowded GOP race, but there could be a downside for her.
End filibusters for Supreme Court nominees? GOP teeters toward overconfidence.Reported plan to end filibusters for Supreme Court nominees reflects confidence that Republicans will still be the majority party in the Senate after 2016. That confidence may be just a bit optimistic.
Is Sarah Palin getting in the way of Republican 2016 candidates?Sarah Palin says she's 'seriously' considering a run in 2016. But she hasn't hired staff or raised big bucks, and an Iowa speech raises questions about whether she is serious.
Chris Christie takes big 2016 step. How has that process reshaped him?Gov. Chris Christie punctuated a weekend of political stumping at the Iowa Freedom Summit with the launch of a political-action committee Monday.
Recreational drone crash: New vulnerability for White House?There was no danger this time. But, like the spate of fence jumpers that troubled the White House last fall, the drone intrusion could indicate a security vulnerability.聽
With move on Arctic refuge, Obama again turns back on RepublicansPresident Obama has vowed to protect Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, something the Republican-led Congress is likely to oppose. The move offers further evidence of how Mr. Obama is approaching the final two years of his presidency.
Why it matters that Donald Trump is attacking Mitt RomneyThe Iowa Freedom Summit Saturday was a platform for conservatives considering a run for president, and Donald Trump was on the attack. It hinted at what lies ahead.
Not Bush? Not Romney? Who does Donald Trump like for president in 2016?At a Republican event Saturday in Iowa, the business mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump revealed who he thinks best belongs in the White House.- The Senate's 'return to regular(ish) order': positive but fragileThe Senate has voted on more amendments in the last week than all of 2014.聽A week-long debate over amendments to an important bill is a positive step. But the process is fragile and trust between the parties is not high.
