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Monitor BreakfastScott Walker: Conservative views on social issues won't harm GOP's prospectsAt a Monitor-sponsored breakfast, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said it would be a mistake for Republican candidates for the White House to change their 'fundamental, core principles.'
JFK assassination: Why suspicions still linger about 'Umbrella Man'The man with the black umbrella in the Dallas crowd on the day of the JFK assassination remains an enigma to some and a sinister figure to others. What's wrong with the official explanation about Umbrella Man?
John F. Kennedy assassination: three key mysteriesThere is still no accepted story about the John F. Kennedy assassination. After half a century of investigation and speculation, it's the missing documents, the holes in what we know, that stand out, leaving only factions of belief.
Is Senate's 'nuclear option' an Obamacare diversion?Senate majorities have long wanted to rein in filibusters for presidential nominations. So why now? The GOP assertion that it's an Obamacare diversion might not be entirely off the mark, but Democrats' frustration with gridlock appear to have peaked.
How new Senate filibuster rule could change balance of power on courtsThere are 18 vacancies on federal appeals courts nationwide, but perhaps most significantly, the new Senate filibuster rule allows Obama and Democrats to fill three seats on the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second most powerful court.
Republicans double down to kill Obamacare, but can they?A 17-page Republican memo offers guidance on how to skewer Obamacare and keep Congress focused on its flaws, but safeguards built into the law mean a 'death spiral' is unlikely.
Senate takes 'nuclear option' on filibusters: What does that mean?For the tradition-bound Senate, the 'nuclear option' is of seismic importance. But does it mean an end to filibusters? Not really. Here's Q&A explaining what Democrats just did.
Why is John F. Kennedy still so popular?John F. Kennedy had his flaws and made mistakes during his presidency. But he perfectly embodied a bygone era of boundless American optimism.
Senator Rubio peddles muscular middle ground on foreign policy. Will it sell?In a major foreign policy speech to boost his stature for 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio warned against isolationism and an over reliance on force. Instead he spoke of 'decisive diplomacy' to achieve US global aims.
Is Scott Walker running? 5 quick takes from Wisconsin governor's memoir Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin sounds a lot like a presidential candidate in his memoir, 'Unintimidated.' Here are five points in the book that amplify the Republican governor's particular lens on politics.
Health inflation hits historic low. A victory for Obamacare?A White House eager to tout good news reports evidence that the Affordable Care Act has helped slow the growth of health-care costs. But there are other factors.
Rep. Trey Radel admits buying cocaine. Will Congress toss him out?Rep. Trey Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to buying 3.5 grams of cocaine from an undercover agent. But 'nothing may happen' in Congress, one expert says.
Obama visits Kennedy grave. Why isn't JFK buried in Boston?In the immediate aftermath of the JFK assassination, many assumed Kennedy would be buried in Massachusetts. On Wednesday, President Obama and others will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Is HealthCare.gov secure? In Congress, cyber-experts vouch for Obamacare site.Despite the cyber-experts' assurances on Obamacare's HealthCare.gov site, their assessments were done before it was up and running, leaving a level of uncertainty that brought vigorous questioning.
HealthCare.gov: Obama administration fights charges it misled on problemsA consulting firm raised flags about HealthCare.gov earlier this year. After House Republicans released the firm's report Monday, Obama administration officials defended their handling of the website.
JFK assassination: three feuds in DallasOne of President Kennedy's main goals in his Texas trip was to heal a Democratic Party split in the state. But that wasn't the only political feud. Here are some main crosscurrents before the JFK assassination.
More damaging news for Obama on Obamacare. Can he rebound?A consultant warned the Obama administration in March that Obamacare's HealthCare.gov was in trouble, a document released Monday shows. As the drumbeat of bad news continues, here's what experts say Obama should do to pull out of a second-term tailspin.
- More damaging news for Obama on Obamacare. Can he rebound?
A consultant warned the Obama administration in March that Obamacare's HealthCare.gov was in trouble, a document released Monday shows. As the drumbeat of bad news continues, here's what experts say Obama should do to pull out of a second-term tailspin.
Obamacare sign-ups: How states with their own websites stack upThe 11 states that run their own Obamacare enrollment websites are reaching more of their potential market than those using HealthCare.gov. But the numbers are still modest so far.
Congress asks: Is bitcoin a threat or a revolution?A Senate committee on Monday held a hearing to try to better understand bitcoin, the virtual currency that helps people anonymously pay for child porn or topple dictators.
