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With three nominations to D.C. Circuit court, Obama gets aggressivePresident Obama will move Tuesday to fill all three vacancies on the D.C. Circuit, America's top federal appeals court after the Supreme Court and a training ground for future justices. Republicans are already fighting back.聽- With three nominations to D.C. Circuit court, Obama gets aggressivePresident Obama will move Tuesday to fill all three vacancies on the D.C. Circuit, America's top federal appeals court after the Supreme Court and a training ground for future justices. Republicans are already fighting back.聽
Frank Lautenberg a 'throwback' senator who never sought the spotlightFrank Lautenberg, who died Monday, was always an outsider in the Senate, where his businessman's sensibilities led to impressive achievements but clashes with leadership.
American public has few qualms with drone strikes, poll findsPresident Obama's aggressive campaign of drone strikes has generated controversy overseas and among terrorism experts. But Americans seem fine with it, according to a Monitor/TIPP poll.
Might Chris Christie put a Democrat in Frank Lautenberg's Senate seat?New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg's passing Monday gives Gov. Chris Christie a juicy opportunity to help Republicans cut into the Democratic majority in the Senate. But one can't rule out that he'll name a Democrat.聽
Does someone at White House want Eric Holder gone?An anonymous source in The New York Times says the White House is displeased by Attorney General Eric Holder's tin ear for scandal. It could be seen as a gentle nudge toward the door.
Smoking gun in IRS scandal? Rep. Darrell Issa says he's close.Republicans have sought a smoking gun that ties the IRS scandal to the Obama administration. They still don't have one, but Rep. Darrell Issa on Sunday said new evidence raises red flags.
GOP argues with itself over SyriaRepublicans are of two minds on Syria. Some, like Sen. John McCain, favor US military invention. Others, like Sen. Rand Paul, don't see such a US role. Polls show most Americans agree with Mr. Paul.
Rand Paul: 'When Republican Party looks like the rest of America, we'll win'Like other Republicans who have advocated a 'bigger-tent' philosophy for their party, US Senator Rand Paul says this doesn鈥檛 mean leaving behind聽strongly held principles.
The tax man danceth? Line dance video complicates IRS defenseAs if the IRS didn't have enough problems, an inspector general report cites waste and abuse in funny videos produced聽for conferences. They didn't cost much, but the image doesn't help.
Justice Department scandal: Will Obama toss Eric Holder?Attorney General Eric Holder has ties to several controversial issues, including the IRS scandal, aggressive probing of journalists, and drone attacks. Republicans and now some on the left are calling for Holder to resign. So far, President Obama is sticking with his man.
Social Security and Medicare: time running out to fix them, trustees sayThe Social Security trust funds are on track to go bankrupt in 2033, with payroll taxes only paying for about three-quarters of benefits The Medicare trust funds will deplete even sooner.
Massachusetts Senate race called 'toss up': Could GOP surprise again?The Cook Political Report has announced it's shifting its prediction for the Massachusetts Senate race from 'leaning Democrat' to 'toss up.' In 2010, Republican Scott Brown won a similar special election.
Student loans 101: What's really at stake as Washington squabblesFrom market-based rates to interest rate caps, here's a primer on the proposals floating around Washington for dealing with student loans. How they're alike and how they differ.
Why are Mitt and Ann Romney back in the news?Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, were lying low after the election loss last fall. But now they're giving interviews and talking about Obama's second term, Washington scandals, and an issues summit Mr. Romney is hosting next week at a Utah mountain resort.
Hillary Clinton approval plummets. Benghazi?Approval rating for Hillary Clinton, a prospective 2016 presidential candidate, has plunged since February. Some voters 鈥� especially men, independents 鈥� may blame her at least in part for the death in Benghazi, Libya, of the US ambassador, one pollster says.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio dodges a recall in Arizona. Still, is his star waning?Foes did not collect enough signatures to force a recall election of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the controversial law officer from Arizona known for his tough immigration-enforcement stance.
Why James Comey could be an astute choice for new FBI directorPresident Obama reportedly is set to name James Comey as FBI director. Mr. Comey is a Republican who served in the Bush administration 鈥� but resisted the White House on warrantless wiretaps.- Why James Comey could be an astute choice for new FBI directorPresident Obama reportedly is set to name James Comey as FBI director. Mr. Comey is a Republican who served in the Bush administration 鈥� but resisted the White House on warrantless wiretaps.
Obama approval rating slides: Scandals taking toll?More Americans disapprove of Obama's presidential actions than approve, a new Quinnipiac poll shows. That's a reversal of the situation less than a month ago. The IRS scandal, especially, may be a factor.