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Why is Obama awarding Oprah Winfrey the Medal of Freedom?The list of 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom winners was released Thursday. There was an Illinois trend because, well, the president alone is the decider.
Why Obama's 'Tonight Show' chat was new low for mainstream mediaPresidents typically use entertainment shows to burnish their image. But this week, President Obama turned to 'The Tonight Show' even to address serious policy like the embassy closures.
Weiner watch: Why sexting scandal hijacked an important electionIt's not just media that are obsessed with Weiner's foibles. The public is hard-wired to focus on the salacious, the scandalous, the wrong. This helps in understanding character – a key concern of voters, experts say.
Why did President Obama talk housing on Zillow?President Obama had a chat on Zillow.com about housing issues Wednesday. He's trying to generate interest in the topic in D.C., but critics say he had other motives.
Mitt Romney to GOP: Don't shut down government to kill ObamacareAt a fundraiser in swing-state New Hampshire, Mitt Romney urges Republicans to rally behind 'electable' candidates for 2016 and not to risk a government shutdown to stop Obamacare.
Washington Post sold to Jeff Bezos: End of old media or new hope?Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos says he's not out to change Washington Post values or micromanage operations. He has a record of investing for the long term and presiding over profitable enterprises.
Chelsea Clinton wants 'purposely public' life. Politics?In Rwanda, Chelsea Clinton offers yet another hint of her political plans: She's not considering a run for public office, unless she 'didn't like how my city or state or country were being run.'
Wendy Davis: Ready to ride for governor of Texas?Wendy Davis, the Texas state senator famous for her 13-hour filibuster over abortion rights, spoke at the National Press Club in Washington. The Democrat sounded like a possible candidate for governor.
Poll: Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton are America's 'hottest politicians'By 'hottest,' a new Quinnipiac poll means most likely to generate warm and fuzzy feelings from respondents. High score for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is something of a surprise, pollsters say.
Why is Sen. Mitch McConnell slamming tea party foe?Mitch McConnell is striking early at tea party rival Matt Bevin, who scored points of his own at Kentucky's storied Fancy Farms political picnic this weekend. Facing a two-front race, the senator is out to avoid being squeezed by both sides.
Does Gov. Martin O'Malley want to be Hillary Clinton's vice president?Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) is making noises about running for president. There are two reasons to do that – even if Hillary Clinton runs, too. And maybe she won’t even run.
Paul Ryan and Obamacare: Can he stop Ted Cruz's government shutdown?Rep. Paul Ryan said Sunday that he opposes a government shutdown to stop the implementation of Obamacare. But Sen. Ted Cruz and others in the GOP might be using a different calculus.
Sen. Mitch McConnell fighting for his political life?Mitch McConnell of Kentucky – the top Republican in the Senate – faces a tea party challenge in the primary; then, if he survives, a promising young female Democrat in the general. This weekend, the Fancy Farm Picnic will test everyone.
Monitor BreakfastObama won't name new Fed chairman until fall, advisers sayPresident Obama 'puts more stock' in private advice than in public advice about who should replace Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, say presidential advisers Gene Sperling and Dan Pfeiffer.
After August break, a September fire drill? Fiscal crises await Congress.Congress has nine working days when it returns in September to avert a government shutdown and, soon after, another debt limit crisis. So far, the dealmakers have yet to engage.
How has Rush Limbaugh, never one to hold back, lasted for 25 years?‘The Rush Limbaugh Show’ is marking a quarter century. The conservative instigator is heard on 600 stations by a whopping 20 million people a week.
Where's the bacon? Rand Paul-Chris Christie feud all about 2016.New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and US Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky mixed it up this week over foreign policy, spending, and civil liberties. Call it the first GOP primary debate for 2016.
Will Obamacare 'exchanges' be ready in 60 days, when enrollment begins?Under Obamacare, people without health insurance must sign up for it starting Oct. 1, using state-level shopping exchanges. Where critics see complexity and unintended consequences, a top administration official sees benefits and progress.
Monitor BreakfastEnergy Secretary Moniz: 'There's no war on coal'The Department of Energy aims to push down costs for all low-carbon energy technologies, not prioritize one fuel over another, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Thursday. The coal industry complains that the Obama administration is anti-coal.
Secret documents on NSA surveillance released: Is there anything new?The Obama administration unveiled three secret documents Wednesday that appear to confirm details of surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden, who worked for the NSA.
