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Obama's new India problem: What to do with Narendra Modi?Narendra Modi will be the next prime minister of India, but until Friday, he was banned from traveling to the US because of allegations related to a 2002 riot. It's a new complication for already-rocky US-India relations.
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.
- How much do you know about Jeb Bush? Take our quiz.
John Ellis 'Jeb' Bush, the former two-term Republican governor of Florida, says he’s thinking of running for president in 2016. If he ran and won, he would be America’s third President Bush, following his father and brother – an unprecedented feat for a single family in US history. But Jeb Bush is his own man, and would bring unique qualifications to the table, starting with fluency in Spanish. In his family, he is seen as the policy wonk, driven by big ideas. Test your knowledge.
To hold Senate, Democrats look to black voters. Will enough be there?In a handful of states, including Georgia, Democratic Senate candidates are counting on black voters to turn out big time to help them win. But signs are that enthusiasm for Democrats has been slipping among African-Americans.
Mortgage reform leaps a Senate hurdle. Will election politics trip it up?The Senate banking panel approved, on a bipartisan vote, a bill to redefine the federal role in the housing industry, including how to reshape mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Here's how the bill got this far – and why it now may stall.
- Mortgage reform leaps a Senate hurdle. Will election politics trip it up?
The Senate banking panel approved, on a bipartisan vote, a bill to redefine the federal role in the housing industry, including how to reshape mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Here's how the bill got this far – and why it now may stall.
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.
Could Sen. McConnell lose? He'd be in good company, historically.If Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell were to be defeated in November, it would hardly be the first time that one of Washington's mighty had fallen. Here's three congressional leaders who lost.
FocusWhy Mitch McConnell, Senate's top Republican, is so vulnerable at homeSenate minority leader Mitch McConnell is revered among Kentucky Republicans. But anti-incumbent sentiment is abroad in the land for the 2014 midterms, and a Democrat is charging hard.
- FocusWhy Mitch McConnell, Senate's top Republican, is so vulnerable at home
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is revered among Kentucky Republicans. But anti-incumbent sentiment is abroad in the land for the 2014 midterms, and a Democrat is charging hard.
Why US says optimism on Iran nuclear talks is 'way out of control'The Iran nuclear talks starting Wednesday involve a long list of very complex issues and varying perspectives. So despite some promising signs, officials are wary of building up expectations.
Can plum Senate post save Mary Landrieu? These days, it could backfire.Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, a vulnerable Democrat, is playing up her role as chairwoman of the Senate energy committee. But voters might not see that as a good thing if she can't deliver.
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.
Nebraska Senate primary: Tea party gets its win, but not a flame-throwerBen Sasse, winner of the GOP Senate primary in Nebraska, has heavyweight backing from tea party groups – and he gives the insurgent wing an important victory. But he talks more like a uniter than a member of a rebel cause.
Obamacare: How much did taxpayers spend on clumsy state exchanges?The 14 states that opted to build their own Obamacare heath exchanges used more federal money than the US spent on HealthCare.gov, by one tally. Some of those costly websites still don't work.
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.
Tea party hoping for big win in Nebraska primary, but dark horse loomsWhoever wins the Republican Senate primary in Nebraska on Tuesday is likely to win in November, and the national tea party establishment wants that seat. But the campaign has been nasty, and a third candidate is surging.
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.
Hillary Clinton: How will her roles as mother and grandmother play in 2016?Vogue magazine has published an excerpt from Hillary Clinton’s upcoming memoir, “Hard Choices,” focusing on her mother. Opponents likely will look elsewhere for political targets.
