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What are 2016 presidential contenders saying about Israel's ground invasion of Gaza?Possible presidential candidates for the 2016 US presidential election offer their thoughts on Israel's military operation in the Palestinian coastal enclave.
Is Chris Christie the Democrats' favorite Republican?The Iowa trip by Gov. Chris Christie hinted that voter uproar over Bridge-gate has faded, at least for now. But new surveys indicate some continuing challenges for the New Jersey governor.
GOP lawmakers press for special prosecutor in IRS caseThe Justice Department is investigating whether the IRS targeted conservative groups for special tax screening, but Republicans say a special prosecutor, rather than Obama appointees, would be more likely to get at the truth.
Mass. moves on abortion clinic bill: How is it different from buffer zone law?The US Supreme Court last month struck down Massachusetts’ 35-foot buffer zones. A new bill allows police to order individuals to withdraw if they substantially impede access to an abortion clinic.
GOP split in Mississippi over tea party's McDaniel spreads to national partyThe prolonged aftermath of the Mississippi runoff in which Thad Cochran edged Chris McDaniel has produced schisms within the Republican National Committee and even in another state’s GOP.
Poll: Hillary crushes Democratic rivals. Republicans, not so much.The Hillary Clinton juggernaut is up and rolling toward the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination – and it's even stronger than in 2008, at least in Iowa and New Hampshire, polls show. But the general election is another story.
Chris Christie, Iowa bound, recovers some presidential mojoGov. Chris Christie travels Thursday to Iowa, the first caucus state in 2016, to greet voters and raise money for fellow Republicans. Despite the woes of Bridge-gate, GOP voters appear to be warming to him again, polls show.
Can House sue Obama? Legal expert warns of 'uber' president usurping powerA constitutional law scholar urged members of Congress to file a lawsuit accusing Obama of exceeding his authority when he unilaterally rewrote parts of the Affordable Care Act.
Immigration is suddenly No. 1 issue, but what do Americans want done?New polls show that immigration has shot up the list of American concerns. Many people agree on the potential solutions, even though they're seen as politically controversial.
With Obama pressed to ease deportations, child migrant crisis is pushing backThe Congressional Hispanic Caucus and organized labor are pressing Obama to use his executive authority to ease deportations. But the child migrant crisis is making 'prosecutorial discretion' unpopular.
Hillary Clinton tells Jon Stewart she's running for president. Not!On 'The Daily Show,' Tuesday night, Jon Stewart gave Hillary Clinton a pretend aptitude test, asking for one if she prefers commuting to work or a home office (‘home’ was her answer).
Why some Democrats are blasting bipartisan border crisis billTwo Texans, a Senate Republican and a House Democrat, are trying to amend a 2008 law to ease the border crisis. But some Democrats say the bipartisan bill is just a crass bid to crank up deportations.
Sarah Palin may want Obama impeached, but most Americans don'tEstablishment Republicans are no fans of President Obama, but many are not eager to rile independents and rouse the Democratic base with impeachment proceedings just before midterm elections.
Child migrants 101: What does it take to win US asylum?It's not enough to come from a dangerous place. Child migrants seeking to stay in the US must show they face persecution due to a specific group affiliation. That's why so many apply instead for Special Immigrant Juveniles Status.
National debt will exceed entire annual US output by 2039, CBO projectsThe national debt is on a rising path – a track that poses risks to the economy, concludes the CBO in its annual ‘Long-Term Budget Outlook.’ Spending is projected to rise, too.
Obama and race: why Eric Holder's words stirred such angerAttorney General Eric Holder said Sunday that, for some critics of the Obama administration, 'there’s a racial animus.' The angry response from the right could point to the need for more understanding on both sides.
Hillary Clinton on 'Daily Show With Jon Stewart.' What will they talk about?Hillary Clinton will probably have some sort of strategy for dealing with the issue of her family’s wealth, which Jon Stewart could use as an opening subject. But other topics are likely to come up, too.
Child migrant crisis: Congress gives itself three weeks to find a fixComing together on one of the most polarizing issues in politics is a tall order for Congress, but elements of a bipartisan response are beginning to take shape on Capitol Hill.
Rand Paul vs. Rick Perry: Who's winning?On Friday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry published an op-ed that attacked Sen. Rand Paul as a foreign policy isolationist. On Monday, the Kentucky lawmaker pushed back in his own piece.
Hundreds of immigrant kids transported far north of the borderHundreds of immigrant children have been taken north of the US-Mexico border to stay with relatives or in temporary government or charitable facilities. Governors there say they’ve been kept in the dark.
