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Chris Christie fights back over Bridge-gate. Is he cornered?Until now, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's attitude toward the 'Bridge-gate' scandal has been more sorrow than anger. Now, he's firing back at the chief accuser who claims 'evidence' that Christie knew about the political dirty trick as it happened.
Obama report card: Mediocre grades, 'more effort needed'Recent polls have not been kind to President Obama as he appears to be losing ground, especially among moderates and independents. Will his second-term agenda, as outlined in his State of the Union address, help him?
Chris Christie's very bad, really awful, truly terrible weekNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got more bad news this week about the 'Bridge-gate' scandal. He鈥檒l be at the Super Bowl, but it may not be enough to distract him from his political troubles.
Bridge-gate: Key figure says Chris Christie knew about lane closuresNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie denied any knowledge of the lane closures at a Jan. 9 press conference, and his office released a statement Friday responding to the new Bridge-gate developments.
Keystone XL environmental report: Is it 'game over' for pipeline foes?The State Dept.'s Keystone XL report found that the pipeline is unlikely to significantly add to global carbon emissions. But foes say the project still may not be in the 'national interest.'
CEOs vow to hire more long-term unemployed. Why that helps the economy.The CEO's pledge could help return the long-term unemployed to the nation's workforce, helping preserve the nation's 'human capital,' an important building block for economic growth.
Monitor BreakfastObama adviser: Charges of class warfare are 'hyperventilation' by the richThe president鈥檚 top economist, Jason Furman, at a Monitor-hosted breakfast,聽also offered an upbeat assessment for the US economy in 2014 and for passage of a debt-ceiling increase.
Boehner pitches immigration reform at GOP retreat, but not many takersHouse Speaker John Boehner's principles for immigration reform, released Thursday, revived talk that a deal may be possible. While nothing has yet been decided, his caucus still appears to be deeply divided.- Boehner pitches immigration reform at GOP retreat, but not many takersHouse Speaker John Boehner's principles for immigration reform, released Thursday, revived talk that a deal may be possible. While nothing has yet been decided, his caucus still appears to be deeply divided.
Immigration reform 101: How is 'legal status' different from citizenship?House Republicans are considering a list of principles that could guide immigration reform legislation, should they decide to act on the issue. The list includes a pathway to legal status, but not citizenship, for illegal immigrants. Here's the difference.
Justin Bieber: Would US actually deport pop prince?There's a request to deport Justin Bieber on the White House 'We the People' online petition site, and it鈥檚 got almost 200,000 signatures.
Should Democrats abandon House to defend Senate?Democrats would need a net gain of 17 seats to retake the House. Meanwhile, over in the Senate, the GOP needs a net gain of six to switch chamber control.
Immigration reform: Why are House Republicans poised to act now?Immigration reform is a tough issue for House Republicans, who see the need to expand their reach but also could face a conservative backlash. For now, the 'act now' faction is on the offensive.
Chris Christie鈥檚 national popularity tanks, but poll shows room to recoverEmbattled NJ Gov. Chris Christie (R) is down to 35 percent favorability nationally in a new ABC/Washington Post poll. But a quarter of Americans still have no opinion of him.聽
State of the Union: How are voters reacting to Obama's speech?The first polls on voter response to President Obama's State of the Union speech may be generating at least a few high fives at the White House. But the audience was smallish, and SOTUs seldom produce much of an afterglow.- Obama pollster: Press has it wrong on Obamacare pollsIn a meeting with reporters, Obama pollster Joel Benenson also had lots to say about income inequality, immigration reform, and Democratic rising star Wendy Davis.聽
Top five foreign policy points in Obama's State of the Union speechIn his State of the Union message, President Obama laid out intentions to keep a 'small' residual force in Afghanistan, to veto any new Iran sanctions that Congress may approve, and to close the Guant谩namo detention camp.
Rep. Michael Grimm rips reporter. Why so angry?Rep. Michael Grimm, who agreed to be interviewed after the State of the Union address, threatened the reporter after the latter asked him about a federal investigation into his campaign finances.
State of the Union speech: Did Obama give up on Congress? Not exactly.In the State of the Union address, President Obama called 2014 a 'year of action.' But he made clear he wants Congress to be part of the action. If not, he will act alone, though in limited ways.
John McCain censured by Arizona GOP. Too liberal for his state?Arizona GOP leaders adopted a resolution on Saturday saying that unless his attitude changes, the state party won鈥檛 work or campaign for Sen. John McCain. 'If anything, it fires me up' to run again, he said Monday.