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How John F. Kennedy celebrated his last birthday, May 29, 1963JFK's last birthday was classic 'Camelot,' with 'festive yachting suit and dress' and a dash of Hollywood. 'I don’t think I had ever seen the president and Mrs. Kennedy having more fun,' wrote an aide.
Benghazi: Is Rep. Darrell Issa 'going rogue' on attack probe?Darrell Issa subpoenaed Secretary of State Kerry to testify on Benghazi, but Speaker Boehner had designated a different House panel to serve as the central organization for the continued probe.
Obama attends White House Science Fair. Did anything blow up?Rest easy. There were no explosive moments at Tuesday's White House Science Fair. But President Obama, host of the event, revealed a bit about his own school-year science experiments.
Hillary Clinton book excerpt: Will it change how we see her?Perhaps in an attempt to make her experience more relatable to average Americans, Hillary Clinton compares the hard choices of diplomacy with the hard choices that families face in everyday life.
Why Mississippi video scandal could be devastating to tea partyTea party-backed Chris McDaniel, a US Senate candidate from Mississippi, was held up as the movement's great hope this year. But now a video scandal is raising all the old questions.
Vegas, Cincinnati end bids for 2016 GOP convention. Who's front-runner now?Las Vegas and Cincinnati, withdrawing their bids, won't play host to the 2016 Republican National Convention. Four cities remain in the running, all in the nation's midsection.
Obama visits Cooperstown. Which president knew baseball best?Barack Obama is apparently the first sitting president to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. But he's not the most knowledgeable baseball fan. One president drew up his own all-time all-stars team.
Is Obama nudging VA chief Shinseki offstage?President Obama gave embattled VA Secretary Eric Shinseki tepid support at a White House press conference: 'If he thinks he’s let our veterans down, then I’m sure that he is not going to be interested in continuing to serve.'
Pundit Dinesh D'Souza's illegal campaign contributions. What was he thinking?Conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza, known for his film '2016 Obama’s America,' admitted in court he had two associates contribute $10,000 each to the campaign of Senate candidate Wendy Long.
Primary day: Mitch McConnell cruising in Kentucky?Lots of smart political people thought tea party-affiliated challenger Matt Bevin might give Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell a tough race, but that hasn’t developed, according to polls.
Mitt Romney wants 'n word'-using police official to go. Why is he involved?Mitt Romney joined calls for the Wolfeboro, N.H., police commissioner to resign over use of a 'vile epithet' to refer to President Obama. The GOP's ex-presidential nominee has a keen interest in that community.
New tea party twist: Mississippi candidate in trouble for 'offensive' videoTea party candidates have made gaffes before, but Mississippi Senate candidate Chris McDaniel is caught in a scandal over a secret video of his opponent's ill wife allegedly made by a supporter.
Poll shows Hillary Clinton leads GOP rivals in Ohio. Will it last?A Quinnipiac University survey puts Hillary Clinton ahead of potential GOP presidential rivals including Jeb Bush. But if we were one of her pollsters, there’s stuff we’d be worried about.
Karl Rove faces backlash on Hillary Clinton remarks. Did he go too far?Democrats as well as some Republicans say remarks by Karl Rove about Hillary Clinton's health were out of bounds. But the GOP strategist has his defenders, who note that the media always scrutinize the health of serious presidential candidates.
Karl Rove questions Hillary Clinton's health. Too much or just politics?GOP political strategist Karl Rove opined recently that voters need to know what happened when Hillary Clinton suffered a fall in 2012. How you view his remarks may depend on what you think about him more generally.
Does new poll show Democrats might keep control of Senate?A just-released poll shows Democrats tied with or leading Republicans in key red state Senate races, boosting morale on the left. But it's a bit early for election forecasting models to pay much heed.
Washington Monument reopens. Here's where to go when the line is too long.The Washington Monument is reopening Monday, spiffy and safe after repairs from earthquake damage. But if the wait is too long for the elevator ride to the top, D.C. has other attractions that might suffice.
What Monica Lewinsky can teach Republicans about BenghaziLast week brought a refresher course in late-1990s politics, thanks to Monica Lewinsky. Those lessons might be useful to Republicans embarking on their Benghazi investigation.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel endorses Hillary Clinton. Big deal?Even though Rahm Emanuel worked in the Clinton White House, he declined to endorse Hillary Clinton in 2008. Now, he says that next early month, he’ll speak at two Chicago-area fundraisers for the Ready for Hillary 'super PAC.'
House intensifies Benghazi probe. Do voters approve?The US House of Representatives is set to create an investigative panel to look into the Benghazi affair. Polls show support for that move, but it's driven primarily by Republicans.
