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Why is John F. Kennedy still so popular?John F. Kennedy had his flaws and made mistakes during his presidency. But he perfectly embodied a bygone era of boundless American optimism.
Senator Rubio peddles muscular middle ground on foreign policy. Will it sell?In a major foreign policy speech to boost his stature for 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio warned against isolationism and an over reliance on force. Instead he spoke of 'decisive diplomacy' to achieve US global aims.
Is Scott Walker running? 5 quick takes from Wisconsin governor's memoir Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin sounds a lot like a presidential candidate in his memoir, 'Unintimidated.' Here are five points in the book that amplify the Republican governor's particular lens on politics.
Health inflation hits historic low. A victory for Obamacare?A White House eager to tout good news reports evidence that the Affordable Care Act has helped slow the growth of health-care costs. But there are other factors.聽
Rep. Trey Radel admits buying cocaine. Will Congress toss him out?Rep. Trey Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to buying 3.5 grams of cocaine from an undercover agent. But 'nothing may happen' in Congress, one expert says.
Obama visits Kennedy grave. Why isn't JFK buried in Boston?In the immediate aftermath of the JFK assassination, many assumed Kennedy would be buried in Massachusetts. On Wednesday, President Obama and others will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Is HealthCare.gov secure? In Congress, cyber-experts vouch for Obamacare site.Despite the cyber-experts' assurances on Obamacare's HealthCare.gov site, their assessments were done before it was up and running, leaving a level of uncertainty that brought vigorous questioning.
HealthCare.gov: Obama administration fights charges it misled on problemsA consulting firm raised flags about HealthCare.gov earlier this year. After House Republicans released the firm's report Monday, Obama administration officials defended their handling of the website.
JFK assassination: three feuds in DallasOne of President Kennedy's main goals in his Texas trip was to heal a Democratic Party split in the state. But that wasn't the only political feud. Here are some main crosscurrents before the JFK assassination.
More damaging news for Obama on Obamacare. Can he rebound?A consultant warned the Obama administration in March that Obamacare's HealthCare.gov was in trouble, a document released Monday shows. As the drumbeat of bad news continues, here's what experts say Obama should do to pull out of a second-term tailspin.- More damaging news for Obama on Obamacare. Can he rebound?A consultant warned the Obama administration in March that Obamacare's HealthCare.gov was in trouble, a document released Monday shows. As the drumbeat of bad news continues, here's what experts say Obama should do to pull out of a second-term tailspin.
Obamacare sign-ups: How states with their own websites stack upThe 11 states that run their own Obamacare enrollment websites are reaching more of their potential market than those using HealthCare.gov. But the numbers are still modest so far.
Congress asks: Is bitcoin a threat or a revolution?A Senate committee on Monday held a hearing to try to better understand bitcoin, the virtual currency that helps people anonymously pay for child porn or topple dictators.
Obamacare 101: Why do men need to buy maternity coverage?Americans searching for new health insurance plans under Obamacare are finding they need to pay for coverage they don't want or need. That idea is fundamental to Obamacare.
War on 'Greatest Generation'? Critics assail voter ID laws.Voter ID laws passed by dozens of states are disproportionately hard on members of the Greatest Generation. For many, birth certificates are wrong, incomplete, or missing.
Obamacare and you: Who is exempt from Obamacare?Under Obamacare, Americans will be required to purchase health insurance for 2014, but like many requirements in life, the 'individual mandate' is not absolute. Here are the exceptions.
Smoking gun? Critics cite evidence Obama knew Americans would lose coverageDid Obama simply misspeak when he said Americans could keep their existing health insurance policies, or did he know that to have been false? Critics say there's clear evidence that he lied.
Liz Cheney hit by sister for opposing gay marriage. Will that matter in Wyoming?On Fox News Sunday, Senate candidate Liz Cheney said she favors 'traditional marriage.' Liz's sister Mary, married to another woman with whom she's raising two children, fired back on Facebook.
Healthcare.gov: Will tea party ride Obamacare to victory in 2014?Healthcare.gov: The tea party had been dropping in recent opinion polls. But the political eruption over the Affordable Care Act has given tea partiers another reason to go after Democrats, and perhaps some Republicans as well.
Obamas, Clintons to visit JFK grave. Is Kennedy legacy still potent politics?Fifty years after his death voters still often rank John F. Kennedy as the best of modern presidents. He's an icon every subsequent American chief executive has had to deal with.