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Brian Schweitzer: Southern men are ‘effeminate’

John Kerry: Working directly with Iran to help Iraq is ‘not on the table’

Secretary of State John Kerry brushed aside the notion Thursday that the United States would work directly with Iran in an attempt to stop the Islamic militants that are spinning Iraq into chaos.

Sen. Tim Kaine: More security assistance for Central America could help stop illegal immigrant surge

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said Thursday that the United States could help stem the surge immigrant children trying to come into the United States illegally by providing more security assistance to Central American nations.

Retired NFL QB Brett Favre backs Sen. Thad Cochran in new ad

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce rolled out a new TV ad this week in which retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre urges voters to support Sen. Thad Cochran's re-election push.

Bobby Jindal pulls Louisiana out of Common Core

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced plans Wednesday to pull his state out of the nationwide Common Core education standards and scrap the accompanying tests — putting him at odds with the his state legislature, the business community and his handpicked leader of the state's department of eduction, who said the governor can't unilaterally scrap the standards.

Scott Brown ad highlights ‘physical abuse’ in childhood home

New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown released a new ad Wednesday in which his sister talks about growing up with childhood abuse in their home.

Sen. Mary Landrieu: Iraq unrest means America needs Keystone XL pipeline

Sen. Mary Landrieu said Wednesday that the escalating unrest in Iraq is more evidence that the United States should approve the Keystone XL pipeline.

Support for repealing death tax grows in the House

Is the "death tax" on the verge of dying? Forbes reported Wednesday that there is now enough support in the GOP-controlled House to pass a bill that would kill the controversial levy on personal fortunes.

Republican Joni Ernst gaining ground in Iowa Senate race, poll shows

State Sen. Joni Ernst has received a bounce in support following her victory in the GOP primary earlier this month, putting her within striking distance of Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley in the Iowa Senate race.

Sen. Tom Coburn says Obama missed chance to lead in fight against terrorists

Sen. Tom Coburn said the Obama administration should have led rather than responded to public opinion when it came to its decision to pull troops out of Iraq.

DNC: Dick Cheney’s criticism of Obama foreign policy needs dose of reality

The Democratic National Committee suggested Wednesday that former Vice President Dick Cheney's attempt to blame the Obama administration for the unfolding chaos in Iraq shows that the Republican is living in a fantasy world.

Cheney rips Obama’s foreign policy, blames him for mess in Iraq

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the leading advocates for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, said President Obama's approach to the Middle East has embolden Islamic extremists and put the nation at risk.

Voters split over supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016

A new poll shows that Americans are torn over whether they would support Hillary Rodham Clinton is she decides to take another stab at the presidency in 2016.

Hillary Clinton opines on gay marriage, Syria at town hall

Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, whose husband famously declared he tried pot but never inhaled, said Tuesday that she is not ready to throw her full support behind medical marijuana.

Tea party, establishment at odds over future of GOP

Six years after the end of the George W. Bush administration, Republicans remain at odds internally over the direction of the party, struggling between pushes for purity and electability.

Hillary: Illegal immigrant children must be sent home

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that U.S. should send a clear message that the illegal immigrant children who have been surging across the border will be sent home.

Chuck Woolery to stump for Chris McDaniel in Miss. Senate race

A national tea party group is pulling out a secret weapon for state State Chris McDaniel's Senate campaign in Mississippi: legendary game show host Chuck Woolery.

Sen. Marco Rubio: Benghazi suspect should be interrogated at Guantanamo

Responding to the news that a suspect in the Benghazi attacks had been captured, Sen. Marco Rubio called on the Obama administration to transfer him the Guantanamo Bay prison for interrogation.

Lawmakers predict no government shutdown this year

Two of the lawmakers who have been deeply involved in bipartisan efforts aimed at reducing annual deficits said Tuesday that they do not expect a government shutdown this year.

Say no to Iran helping in Iraq, Sen. Menendez pleads with White House

The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Tuesday that working with Iran should not be part of the Obama administration's response to the al-Qaeda inspired fighters that are threatening the stability of Iraq and the Middle East.