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Dick Cheney: Hillary Clinton 'clearly bears responsibility' on Benghazi
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton "clearly bears responsibility" for the State Department's handling of the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack on a U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya.
Oregon may drop faltering Obamacare exchange and turn to federal website
Oregon may drop its glitch-laden Obamacare exchange and rely on the federally run HealthCare.gov website instead, according to a new report.
Obama talks 'awesome God' for Easter; GOP casts Democrats as awesome 'mandators'
President Obama on Saturday took a break from his usual partisan weekly address and instead simply wished Americans a happy Easter.
Sen. Cruz to speak at Liberty University convocation
Sen. Ted Cruz has been tapped to deliver the keynote address at Liberty University's convocation.
Biden to travel to Poland, Lithuania to discuss Ukraine crisis
With Ukraine in turmoil, Vice President Joseph R. Biden will travel to the region next week and meet with the leaders of Poland, Latvia and other nations.
Obama and Boehner congratulate U.S. men's hockey on win over Russia
The U.S. victory over Russia in men's hockey Saturday in the Winter Olympics prompted by some bipartisan chest-thumping back home by President Obama and other officials.
AOL: Obamacare forced change in benefits
Citing the cost of Obamacare, the top executive at AOL Inc. said Thursday his company will revamp how it contributes to employees' retirement plans.
House panel approves change to Obamacare work week standard
A key House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would change Obamacare's definition of a "full-time" work week from 30 hours to the more traditional 40-hour week.
Gay therapy ban author seeks Calif. House seat
The California lawmaker who wrote the first-in-the-nation ban on “reparative” therapy for children with same-sex attractions is seeking the U.S. House seat of retiring Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman.
Actress Judd: No regrets passing on Senate race in Ky.
Actress Ashley Judd said Thursday she has no regrets about her decision to stay out of the heated U.S. Senate race in Kentucky, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces a high-stakes re-election fight this fall.
Holder vows to press ahead on gun control fight
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said Wednesday that the Obama administration remains committed to tackling the issue of gun violence, despite the failure to move legislation after Mr. Obama made it one of his top priorities following the Sandy Hook shootings in December 2012.
Seven of 10 prefer that Obama work with Congress, not go around it: Poll
In a new poll released Wednesday, nearly seven in 10 likely U.S. voters say it's better for President Obama to work with Congress rather than act alone, compared to 27 percent who say it's better for him to go around Congress if necessary "to accomplish what he feels is important."
Protesters disrupt Senate terror hearing
Sign-wielding protesters in pink t-shirts briefly disrupted the opening of a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on global terrorism threats Wednesday morning.
A startling 20 percent of Democratic lawmakers already endorse Hillary Clinton for president
There's much talk about early bird political action committees who are already fundraising for a potential Hillary Clinton campaign for president. Such news takes a back seat to a close head count on Capitol Hill revealing how many Democratic lawmakers have stepped forward to endorse Mrs. Clinton, though she has yet to declare her intentions.
D.C., Boston top list of cities for campaign cash
Washington is the biggest cash cow for both political parties, but Republicans shouldn't discount Nashville and Democrats might consider booking a trip to Boston as well.
Hey food police: calling obesity a 'disease' is actually a health risk
With much fanfare last summer, the American Medical Association declared that obesity was a disease, and should be treated as such. Psychologists are not so sure, however. A study released Tuesday, in fact, says that labeling obesity as a disease may undermine healthy behaviors.
Americans say income gap will shrink if government butts out, poll shows
A new poll released Monday found that a strong majority of Americans believe less government involvement would help to close the income gap in America.
Obama to speak on economy at Maryland Costco store
A day after he delivers his State of the Union address, President Obama will head to a Costco store in suburban Maryland to speak about the economy, the White House announced Monday.
Schumer: Tea party hasn't let Obama put his policies into effect
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, predicted Monday that Congress will have a more productive year in 2014 than it did last year — thanks in part to what he says is the tea party's waning influence on Capitol Hill.
Cheese and an 'enhanced experience': White House goes showbiz on the State of the Union address
It's a tough audience. The annual primetime State of the Union address is not exactly galvanizing the viewing public. Just 28 percent say they definitely plan to watch President Obama's address on Tuesday evening, according to a new Harris poll. What to do? Serious-minded strategies at the White House appear to be giving way to entertainment.
