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Assault weapons ban now unlikely to pass. What happened?Senate majority leader Reid says the assault weapons ban will not be included in the gun control legislation he'll bring to the Senate floor, giving the other measures a better chance at passage.
White House Easter Egg Roll: next victim of Washington's money woes?It's one thing to ax the White House tours, but to stomp on the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, with invitations, plus a possible cancellation warning, in the mail? Not likely.
$22 minimum wage: Could it pass Congress?$22 minimum wage, per hour, is an idea that Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised at a recent hearing. President Obama has suggested raising the rate from the current $7.25 to $9.
Hillary Clinton backs gay marriage. A sign she's serious about 2016?The declaration from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton isn't a surprise. But backing gay marriage is likely a necessary step for any Democrat considering a 2016 run for president.
Rove mocks Palin. Who'll win this feud?Rove mocks Palin on 'Fox News Sunday,' following her CPAC speech where Sarah Palin took on Karl Rove, the GOP strategist, without mentioning him by name. Is this a real or mock feud? It seems prone to framing as a high school spat.
Michelle Obama on Vogue cover. Running for something?Michelle Obama is the focus of a new Vogue piece about the first couple. Also this week, Hillary-Michelle has been a hot search term, but there's no real news on such a front.
Obama argues a balanced budget isn't necessary. Can he convince the public?Republicans propose to balance the budget within 10 years, while Democrats argue that such a move could actually hurt the economy. History suggests the politics may be on Republicans' side.
White House may reopen for school tours. Is Obama feeling sequester heat?The announcement that the White House tours were among the first to be felled by sequester cuts fired up critics and saddened D.C.-bound school kids. Now, President Obama wants to make it right.
Why President Obama's approval ratings are fallingThe president's numbers are generally trending downward, polls show. A survey released Tuesday found 45 percent of Americans are happy with Obama's job performance, down from 50 percent in December. What gives?
Rand Paul filibuster fallout: Are Democrats his real allies?By taking on the White House over its drone policy and civil liberties, Rand Paul echoed concerns of liberal Democrats. But only one helped him during his filibuster, showing how tribal D.C. is.
Should White House let Donald Trump pay for axed tours?The popular White House walk-throughs have been canceled because of the 'sequester,' and Donald Trump is among those offering to help keep them going.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Jeb Bush the Republicans' Hillary Clinton?The former Florida governor has suggested he might consider a 2016 presidential run. While he'd be formidable, he probably wouldn't clear the Republican field, the way Clinton might for Democrats.
Would President Romney have prevented the 'sequester'?Mitt Romney says he could have done better than President Obama on the sequester. But leadership depends on the balance of power as much as knocking heads.
'Sequester' is happening. What does the White House do now?The White House repeatedly told Americans that the sequester would be devastating. Now that the cuts are here, President Obama is trying to strike a less-alarming tone.
