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Sarah Palin weighs in on Ferguson. Was it funny or offensive?Sarah Palin posted an image on her Facebook page over the weekend that immediately went viral, with over 55,000 shares.
Malia, Sasha, and the turkey brouhaha: When is it OK to criticize presidential kids?Sasha and Malia Obama were the subject of criticism for their dress and behavior at the annual turkey pardoning ceremony. How often does criticism of presidential children happen?
Elizabeth Lauten: GOP staffer who slammed Malia and Sasha Obama resignsWhen first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama acted like teenagers at the White House Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony, it somehow became a big deal on social media. Should children of the president ever be political targets?
Turkey wars in Washington: Obama pardons, Boehner brinesPresident Obama invokes executive action to pardon – or grant 'amnesty' – to gobbler 'Cheese,' while the speaker of the GOP-controlled House publishes the family recipe to brine and roast his.
White House turkey pardon: Did John F. Kennedy start the tradition?Kennedy didn't actually pardon the turkey, he merely extended its life, producing some great photo ops. It was George H. W. Bush who first offered an actual pardon.
Mitt Romney leads new poll. Three things that tells us.No, Mitt Romney is not running. He remembers what running for president (and losing) is like. Still, his strong finishes in presidential polls raise questions about Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Is Chuck Schumer cutting Republicans' attack ads for them?Sen. Chuck Schumer, the third-ranking Democrat in the Senate, suggested during a speech Tuesday that Congress's focus on passing the Affordable Care Act compromised his party's efforts to restore the economy.
Should President Obama go to Ferguson?The events in Ferguson could be an opportunity for President Obama to make a personal attempt to heal the nation's racial divide. But it’s also possible he would just get in the way.
Was Hillary Clinton dinged by President Obama 'new car smell' remark?President Obama joked on Sunday that Americans won't want to hear from him during the 2016 presidential election because he's lost his 'new car smell.' Where does that leave Hillary Rodham Clinton?
Chuck Hagel out as defense secretary. Bad fit from beginning?Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has submitted his resignation to President Obama less than two years after assuming the post, according to media reports.
Obama golfing with Derek Jeter – but Shadow Creek may be the real starPresident Obama is playing golf Saturday at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas, one of the most exclusive courses in the world. Retired Yankee great Derek Jeter is on the links with him.
Could anyone beat Hillary Clinton? Yes, of course.Hillary Clinton is way ahead of all other potential Democratic presidential hopefuls. But who knows what Republican she might have to run against – and she might just decide not to run.
Did White House pad Obamacare enrollment numbers?It turns out that the 7.3 million enrollment figure for Obamacare included 400,000 enrollees whose entries were coded as dental-plan only. Cue Democratic face palms.
Obama to give major immigration speech tonight. Why won't the major networks broadcast it?ABC, CBS, and NBC viewers will miss an important presidential address on immigration reform on Thursday night. Why won't the networks televise Obama's speech?
Jim Webb all but launches presidential bid. Does he have a chance?The former Secretary of the Navy and Virginia senator launched a new campaign website Wednesday. Can Jim Webb give Hillary Rodham Clinton a run for her money?
Secret Service plans taller White House fence. Will that block jumpers?After two high-profile fence-jumping incidents, Acting Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy is considering installing a higher fence to tighten White House security.
Incoming representatives choose their new digs during House office lotteryFor newcomers to Congress, this biennial event is of great consequence. Their Hill office will be their home away from home for the next two years.
Why is Obama pushing immigration changes in Las Vegas?President Obama on Friday is expected to announce details of his long-awaited executive moves on immigration. Nevada is the home state of soon-to-be Senate minority leader Harry Reid, who faces a very tough reelection fight in 2016.
House Democrats reelect Nancy Pelosi leader. Was there grumbling?House Democrats reelected Nancy Pelosi as minority leader on Tuesday. But that doesn’t mean everybody was happy.
Obamacare ads: Can plaid shirts, pointed humor sell Millennials health plans?With lots of plaid flannel, an old Land Rover, and midcentury modern architecture, you know these Obamacare ads are aimed at Millennials. Here's why they're a target audience.
