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Did the CIA just mess up on Iraq's 'weapons of mass destruction'?Recently-declassified CIA documents blame 'analyst liabilities' for mistakenly concluding that Saddam Hussein had chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons programs – the rationale for invading Iraq. But some say the situation was more sinister.
Why have millions of Americans given up looking for work?The August jobs report sent chills through Wall Street and Washington because of one eye-popping number: 368,000 Americans gave up looking for work. That makes 7 million people not counted as part of the labor force who want a job.
Obama gets bigger 'bounce' than Romney did, but it’s more like a 'blip'Post-convention polling shows a modest 'bounce' for President Obama, which is better than Mitt Romney did last week. But the race is way too close to call, and many voters remain undecided.
Georgia flouts federal order, withholds lunch ladies' unemployment benefitsStates nationwide are trying to cut costs by reining in unemployment benefits, but Georgia has taken a bold step by refusing to pay seasonal workers. The Obama administration is concerned.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on immigration President Obama has staked out positions favored by Latino voters on immigration issues. Mitt Romney has tried to cast himself somewhere between the staunchest anti-illegal immigration activist of his party and Obama. Here are the two candidates' positions on five issues:
Best lines of Democratic convention – from Jennifer Granholm to John KerryFormer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Sen. John Kerry got in some good zingers. Bill Clinton was, well, Bill Clinton, and Malia and Sasha Obama still had to go to school today.
- Cybersecurity: Where do Republicans and Democrats stand on threats?
While US defense officials are warning of the increased threat of cyberattack on strategic US targets, cybersecurity experts were underwhelmed by the parties' platforms on the issue.
Why Democratic platform uproar points to deeper challenge for partyDemocrats restored the words 'God' and 'Jerusalem' to their platform Wednesday, saying the omission was an 'oversight.' But with a growing share of Democrats turning away from organized religion, 'God talk' can cause some tension.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on military issues Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has not been expansive regarding his views of the war in Afghanistan – perhaps because both he and President Obama do not have significantly different plans. But here are five areas where the candidates differ on military issues.
Democratic convention platform debacle: How much will it matter?The kerfuffle over the omission – and reinsertion – of references to God and Jerusalem may not seem like a big deal. But Republicans won't let it die anytime soon.
Elizabeth Warren speech: Stirring, or a stretch of the facts?Elizabeth Warren, who is running for the US Senate from Massachusetts, got the Democratic convention crowd excited Wednesday. But fact checkers found some points to dispute.
Bill Clinton speech: Has he become Obama's defender-in-chief?Wonkish, funny, and (gently) acerbic, the Bill Clinton speech Wednesday laid out a full defense of the Obama years, thrilled the Democratic convention crowd, and lasted 50-plus minutes.
Kal Penn of 'Harold & Kumar' at convention: killing it or buzzkill?Actor Kal Penn – stoner Kumar in the 'Harold & Kumar' movies – will host the livestreaming of Obama's speech on Thursday night. His appearance at the DNC on Tuesday was well-received.
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they differ on climate change As recently as 2008, presidential candidates openly sparred over their own plans for dealing with climate change. This year it's such a touchy topic that both sides prefer instead to talk about energy policy – a kind of proxy. Here are four ways the candidates differ.
Is Mitt Romney really gaining ground among women?A new poll shows Mitt Romney has improved his ratings among women, while President Obama has lost ground. Both men now have higher unfavorable ratings than favorable overall.
Monitor BreakfastNancy Pelosi sticks up for Obama: We are better off than four years agoThe Democratic convention has tread lightly around the question of whether America is better off than it was four years ago. But Nancy Pelosi hit it head on Wednesday.
Bill Clinton's speech: Can he live up to all the hype?The former president is expected to give a ringing endorsement of Barack Obama's policies tonight, in what may be the most eagerly anticipated speech of the Democratic convention.
Michelle Obama's big speech: How did she do?First lady Michelle Obama wowed the Democratic convention-goers – offering reassurances that the presidency hasn't changed Barack Obama and taking a few subtle digs at Mitt Romney.
Monitor BreakfastSpeaker John Boehner pledges offensive drive for House seatsSpeaker John Boehner outlines strategy for gaining a bigger House majority for GOP: keep on the offense. And if Obama wins? If required, Boehner says, he can find 'common ground' with him.
Julian Castro targets minority voters. Could they swing election for Dems? Julian Castro became the first-ever Latino keynote speaker at the Democratic convention. President Obama enjoys a huge advantage over Mitt Romney in support from minority voters. But to win, he needs to get them to the polls. Here’s a breakdown of the data on minority voters.
