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Another sordid case of campaign fund misuse? Sen. Mark Kirk says no.Sen. Mark Kirk (R) of Illinois faces allegations of violating campaign finance law by funneling contributions to his girlfriend and ex-wife. Denying wrongdoing, the Kirk camp sees ill will from a woman scorned.
Bob Dylan awarded Medal of Freedom. What does that say about US?Why did Bob Dylan look so strained during the Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House Tuesday? Perhaps because his musical insurgency was being memorialized.
Mitt Romney has won the nomination. What next?Mitt Romney's sweep of the Texas primary gave him 105 delegates, pushing him over the top for the nomination. His campaign now turns to the central theme of the campaign, economic competence.
FocusNext week's Wisconsin recall: a test drive of themes for Election 2012Wisconsin recall election between Gov. Scott Walker (R) and Tom Barrett (D) enters its last furious week. It is a proving ground for the themes and players of the national election in November, analysts say.
Obama honors Presidential Medal of Freedom winners: Who's eligible?Answer: Anybody who's accomplished anything the president of the United States likes. Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, John Glenn, and 11 other recipients Tuesday.
Mitt Romney's other Vegas meeting: why Sheldon Adelson trumps The DonaldThe most important meeting for Mitt Romney Tuesday may not be with Donald Trump, but with billionaire Sheldon Adelson, who had previously backed Newt Gingrich.聽
Should Mitt Romney repudiate Donald Trump?Mitt Romney is joining Donald Trump Tuesday evening in Las Vegas for a fundraiser that should raise $2 million, even as Trump is renewing his questioning of Obama's birthplace.
President Obama smoked pot in high school. Why is he against legalizing marijuana?A new biography details Barack Obama's use of marijuana in high school and college, not unusual for a young man at that time. As president, Obama has taken a tougher line on drug use, including marijuana for medical reasons.
What Congress has planned after Memorial DayCongress will be racing to complete a number of priorities between Memorial Day and the August recess, all under the shadow of massive fiscal issues looming at year's end.
Donald Trump mulls super PAC. What's next 鈥� VP?You knew this was coming: Trump in an interview said that he should be Mitt Romney鈥檚 choice as a running mate. He was kidding. We think.
Obama blames Romney for spreading 'cow pie of distortion.' Is he right?Mitt Romney had criticized the Obama administration's accumulation of US debt. Big numbers such as America鈥檚 debt may seem solid, but they鈥檙e not.
Federal Reserve official: If Congress dawdles, economy will fall 3 percentCongress must sort out a raft of fiscal issues before Jan. 1, or it will cost the US economy dearly, said New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley.
Obama vs. Romney: 'World War III" for attack ads. But is that bad?With five months to go until Election Day, the Romney and Obama campaigns are already slinging negative ads. But analysts suggest they're an essential part of voters' decision-making process.
Psst, students. Still hope for low-rate student loans, despite Senate balkingWithout a fix, interest on some subsidized federal student loans would double to 6.8 percent starting July 1. But Thursday's Senate votes are still just theater. Expect parties to haggle over the cash until June 29.
New Romney ad outlines Day 1 of his presidency. Realistic?If Mitt Romney is elected president, he'll have a busy first day, according to a new ad that outlines his priorities. But the ad may overpromise on what a President Romney could deliver.
Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four questions answered. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
Has Cory Booker hurt his own political career?Don't look for a prime time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention for Cory Booker, but his defense of Wall Street 鈥� and criticism of the Obama campaign 鈥� won't hurt his standing with moderates or Wall Street donors.
Obama loses 42 percent of Kentucky, Arkansas primary vote. Should he worry?No and yes. The key issue here may be whether the Kentucky and Arkansas primaries are a portent of trouble for President Obama in North Carolina, a crucial swing state.
Paul Ryan goes into Obama attack mode at the Reagan libraryRep. Paul Ryan on Tuesday was the third Republican with vice-presidential buzz to speak at the Reagan library this election season. But his speech had a different purpose.
Cory Booker: Have the Democrats figured out how to respond?Team Romney is trying to milk the rogue comments by Obama ally Cory Booker for all they're worth. But Obama's press conference in Chicago has given his own team some ammunition.