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Have Hillary Clinton's wealth gaffes begun to hurt her with voters?It may not be the wealth gaffes that are driving down Hillary Clinton's poll numbers, but rather the higher levels of scrutiny that come with being a likely presidential contender.
Why Obama's $2 billion border crackdown could have high political costs, tooPresident Obama will ask Congress for $2 billion to help speed the deportation of families and unaccompanied kids crossing the border. This was not his election-year plan.
Hillary Clinton $225,000 speaker fee: Is that a lot for a potential president?A Hillary Clinton speech in Las Vegas will cost the University of Nevada $225,000. That fee leaves Mitt Romney in the dust, and as voters shift their views of the presumed presidential candidate, it has focused more attention on her finances.
Monitor BreakfastRick Perry forestalls discussion of immigration reformTexas Gov. Rick Perry told reporters at the Monitor Breakfast that the 'unaccompanied alien children issue ... has the potential to be an absolute catastrophe.'
Did Howard Baker save Ronald Reagan's presidency?Howard Baker's strong advice helped Reagan through the Iran-Contra scandal, but he also knew when to back down. He urged dropping the line, 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,' but the words were the president's own, and they stayed.- Abortion clinic buffer zones: Does court ruling put many in peril?Two states have buffer zone laws besides Massachusetts, whose statute the US Supreme Court rejected 鈥� and those two look safe. But cities and towns also keep protesters at bay from abortion clinics, and some of those laws may not survive.
- Mexican police helicopter crossed into Arizona, fired shots, say US officialsA Mexican law enforcement helicopter crossed about 100 yards into the Arizona desert, firing two shots. Nobody was injured.
Border crisis: With immigration reform 鈥榙ead,鈥� will Obama act alone?With tens of thousands of undocumented children surging over America's southern border, the Obama administration is mulling over whether to take executive action to ease the crisis.
Howard Baker's other passion (besides politics)In his vast and varied career as US senator, White House chief of staff, and ambassador, Howard Baker was rarely away from his camera, which gave him a capacity to observe and reflect on events.
Chris McDaniel, almost the next Ted Cruz, risks political ruinChris McDaniel, the tea partyer who nearly beat Sen. Thad Cochran in Tuesday's Mississippi primary runoff, still hasn't conceded. Analysts say he's damaging his future.
New York to provide free legal aid, IDs to undocumented immigrantsIn a first for any US city, New York earmarks $4.9 million to give legal assistance to its foreign-born residents facing deportation.
Howard Baker: the real story of his famous Watergate questionHoward Baker, who accomplished much in his years in Washington, may be best remembered for a single question he asked as a senator during the Watergate investigation.
Marijuana: Oregon and Alaska could be next to legalize recreational useWhile the fight is heating up in Florida over a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana, voters in Oregon and Alaska will decide whether to join Colorado and Washington in legalizing recreational use.
Monitor BreakfastImmigration reform? Here's what Obama must do first, a top Republican says.The environment in the House for immigration reform is 'exceedingly difficult,' Rep. Goodlatte says at a Monitor breakfast with reporters. First, Obama must show 'some leadership.'
Monitor BreakfastBoehner serious about suing Obama, House Judiciary chairman saysAt a Monitor Breakfast with reporters, Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte said Boehner has been getting advice from constitutional scholars and trial attorneys about a House lawsuit against Obama.
Hillary Clinton rues 'wealth' gaffes. Will that end empathy debate?Hillary Clinton insists she's no Mitt Romney when it comes to appearing out of touch with America's middle class. But she now concedes that her remarks about her own family's financial status were 'inartful.'
John Boehner vs. Obama 101: Could plan to sue president work?Speaker John Boehner is introducing legislation to allow the House to sue President Obama for his executive decisions. Legally and politically, its prospects are dim.
Oil export ban 101: Why does US have it? Why is it now easing?Since 1975, Congress has sought to keep domestic crude oil at home, for use by American consumers. Signs are afoot that the Obama administration is ready to ease the ban and let some oil be exported. Here are the basics.
Cleveland, Dallas named GOP convention finalists. Who will win?With Las Vegas out of the running, we're guessing Dallas. Studies show parties get no boost from the state they pick for conventions, so Republicans might as well meet in GOP-friendly Texas.
Monitor BreakfastRepublican offers Obama a road map for what to do in IraqOutgoing House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers says President Obama needs to begin destroying the rebels' training camps and supply lines in Syria.
