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Oversight
House Vote Gives GOP the Upper Hand in Refugee Fight
Enough Democrats backed Thursday’s bill that it will be hard for the White House to head off future efforts.
Oversight
Republican Debate Turns Spectacle and Leaves Trump on Top
The prime-time event produces fireworks and some surprises as second-tier candidates find ways to break through.
Oversight
Why the Chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee's Career May Be in Danger
Being a political newcomer has its drawbacks.
Management
Rick Santorum Is Running for President Again
The former senator from Pennsylvania is trying to win the presidency.
Management
Obama's Immigration Order Has 2016 Perils for Both Parties
Executive action could complicate message for Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls alike.
Oversight
Ebola Scare, Secret Service Enter Campaign Politics
It's either tactically smart or desperately silly, but a North Carolina Republican is trying to use the week's biggest news items to attack President Obama.
Management
Republicans Airing Ads Attacking Democrats as Being Soft on Terrorism
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee says expect more national-security-themed ads to come.
Oversight
Promises of Federal Spending Help Thad Cochran's Surprise Rebound Against Tea Party
Some voters appeared swayed by Cochran's pledges to continue delivering federal money to the mostly poor, rural state of Mississippi.
Oversight
Pork Is Back On the Table In Mississippi
Republican primary battles have Cochran and Taylor touting their support for now-banned earmarks.
Oversight
The GOP's Talent Gap
The party doesn't have enough smart people working on its campaigns, and those who do are playing out of position.
Oversight
The Republicans Who Fear a Shutdown
They aren't in Washington -- and they're very worried about driving away independent voters.
Oversight
GOP risks political backlash in Michigan labor fight
Right-to-work measure bans public- and private-sector unions from forcing members to pay dues.
Oversight
An Ohio vote recount could be a mess
It's the most likely state to send the presidential election into overtime.
Defense
Romney surrogate accuses administration of 'another national security leak'
Denials from the U.S. and Iran about one-on-one negotiations over nuclear program make it look like a leak, Portman says.
Management
Biden offers most vigorous defense of Obama stimulus so far
The vice president makes Ryan admit he sought funds for constituents.
Management
GOP convention to feature Ron Paul tribute
Daily themes will focus on economy, and fellow Mormons will discuss Romney.
Management
Tampa mayor: Storm threat greatly diminished
Hurricane Center official cautions city is 'not off the hook yet.'
Oversight
Former Supreme Court justice not surprised by Roberts' health care decision
'That was a hard case,' Sandra Day O'Connor says.
Oversight
Santorum's twin southern wins make it a two-man GOP race
The Republican base makes clear once again it's not enamored of Romney.
Oversight
Perry dropping out; will endorse Gingrich
Polls show the Texas governor running dead last in the Republican pack.
