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Rand Paul rises, Jeb Bush jockeys: a big week for possible 2016 contendersIt was a week of serious maneuvering for Sen. Rand Paul, former Gov. Jeb Bush, and the others who could be presidential contenders in 2016. Who helped or hurt themselves the most?
Is Washington working? How Congress took a big step forward this week.In a marked change of tone on Capitol Hill, the House Republican and Senate Democrat who hold Congress' purse strings made headway toward avoiding a March 27 government shutdown.
Did Rand Paul fear-monger in filibuster?The emphasis by Sen. Rand Paul on cafe drone strikes on US soil came across to some critics as a lost opportunity to talk about other actual dangers in the expanding use of unmanned aircraft to target terror suspects.
Why Republicans want a military trial for Osama bin Laden's son in lawSulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda spokesman, now faces a trial in New York. But some Republicans want Abu Ghaith to face a military trial in Guantanamo. Why?
Rand Paul's drone filibuster shakes up RepublicansSen. Rand Paul's filibuster got results: The White House acknowledged that killing US citizens suspected of being terrorists must follow the rule of law. But it also shook up the Republican caucus.
Life after 'sequester': Does federal budget have $1 trillion in fat to cut?Deficit hawks say that, 'sequester' or not, federal spending needs to come down by at least $1 trillion during the next decade. But finding that money just in government waste is hard.
Do gun laws reduce gun deaths? New study says 'yes,' but data are thin.Researchers on both sides of the great gun debate note that there isn't yet adequate data on the link between gun deaths and gun laws, but President Obama aims to fund new research.
Arkansas' tough new abortion law on shaky legal ground, experts sayWith a legislative override of the governor's veto, Arkansas has adopted perhaps the toughest abortion law in the country 鈥� outlawing abortions after 12 weeks. But legal challenges are coming.
Gun trafficking bill passes Senate panel. Is that it for Obama gun agenda?A gun-trafficking bill picked up important Republican support Thursday, improving its chances for passing the full Senate. But other parts of President Obama's gun-control agenda are in limbo.聽
Rand Paul rising: Has filibuster made him US political star?Some Republicans saw the filibuster performance by Sen. Rand Paul as a morale boost for the party. He aimed to spark a broader discussion about the possible domestic use of armed drones.
'Sequester' watch: Will US spending cuts really cost 750,000 jobs?Critics say President Obama is spinning the likely impact of 'sequester' cuts to pressure Republicans to replace them, but private-sector forecasts suggest that a loss of 750,000 jobs may not be far off.
鈥楽equester鈥� may be 'dumb,' but most Americans like idea of spending cutsAbout 62 percent of Americans see government spending as inefficient and bloated, a new Monitor/TIPP poll shows. They also much prefer general spending cuts to tax hikes or cuts in entitlement programs.
Jeb Bush's book: more than just a flip-flop on illegal immigrationFormer Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's changed stance on citizenship for undocumented immigrants fits into a broader repositioning on the issue of immigration 鈥� perhaps for a presidential run in 2016.- Jeb Bush's book: more than just a flip-flop on illegal immigrationFormer Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's changed stance on citizenship for undocumented immigrants fits into a broader repositioning on the issue of immigration 鈥� perhaps for a presidential run in 2016.
Donald Trump invited to speak at CPAC. Is that a good idea?Donald Trump also spoke at CPAC in 2011, when he was toying with the idea of running for president. This year, CPAC has not extended invitations to GOP Govs. Chris Christie or Bob McDonnell.
Should President Obama give up golf during 'sequester'?The (failed) GOP bid to strip funds for presidential golf trips was just one move in an escalating struggle over Obama's 'sequester' strategy, such as axing popular White House tours.
FocusIs US-Mexico border secure enough? Immigration reform could hinge on answer.What did the post-9/11 border patrol surge of manpower and equipment achieve? Understanding its successes and failures could be crucial to the new immigration reform effort.
What Congress has to do to avert a late-March government shutdownPolitical leaders on both sides of the aisle stressed on Tuesday a commitment to reach a budget deal that avoids a government shutdown after March 27, when funding expires. But they are at the starting line.- What Congress has to do to avert a late-March government shutdownPolitical leaders on both sides of the aisle stressed on Tuesday a commitment to reach a budget deal that avoids a government shutdown after March 27, when funding expires. But they are at the starting line.
Brennan CIA nomination clears panel. What did White House have to divulge?The nomination of John Brennan to head the CIA had languished in the Senate Intelligence Committee. Panel members were keen to know about the legal defense of the secret US drone program.