Politics & Government

Marco Rubio Challenges Obama Administration's New Approach To Cuba

11:02am February 04, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

Florida Republican Marco Rubio is using his new role as chairman of a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee to rail against what he sees as U.S. concessions to Cuba. He's particularly concerned about plans to reopen the U.S. embassy in Havana.

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Science Of Vaccines Is Settled — But Politics Are More Complicated

11:02am February 04, 2015

Should kids get the measles vaccine or should parents be given a choice? Potential 2016 presidential candidates weigh in, and their views are all over the place.

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NSA's Bulk Collection Of Phone Data Continues, Intelligence Review Says

7:40am February 04, 2015

by David Welna

A year ago, President Obama proposed doing away with the National Security Agency's practice of collecting Americans' phone records in secret. Has that change been accomplished?

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Replacement NC Senators Seated

3:59am February 04, 2015

by Michael Burke

Replacements for two North Carolina lawmakers who resigned last month have been seated at the General Assembly.

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Beefed-Up Border Security Proposal Unsettles Texas Business Leaders

1:18am February 04, 2015

by John Burnett

A bill proposing tighter security on the Southern border has provoked a backlash from some South Texas leaders. They say the measures may hurt trade with Mexico, the state's largest trading partner.

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President Obama delivers remarks during a meeting with people who wrote him letters explaining how they benefited from the Affordable Care Act in the White House on Tuesday.

Life In The 'New' Washington: In Your Face! No, In YOUR Face!

7:28pm February 03, 2015

by Ron Elving

The 114th Congress so far has displayed all the dominant traits inherited from its parents — the 113th and 112th Congresses. It's all about honoring past promises and settling old scores.

House Votes To Repeal Affordable Care Act

5:51pm February 03, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The vote was 239-186. The bill would repeal the health care law and direct panels to come up with a replacement. The measure, which is unlikely to pass the Senate, faces a presidential veto threat.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to reporters as he leaves Downing Street in London on Monday.

Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Rand Paul Jump Into Vaccine Debate

3:24pm February 03, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Amid a measles outbreak, both Republicans said parents need a choice when it comes to some vaccines. The governor's office quickly clarified that when it comes to measles, "kids should be vaccinated."

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Can Republicans Find Common Ground With Obama's Budget?

12:27pm February 03, 2015

President Obama has revealed a budget he hopes will find approval in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. David Greene talks to former Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp.

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President Obama participates in a town hall hosted by Univision with news anchor Jorge Ramos in 2011.

Journalist Jorge Ramos Takes On Obama, Republicans

8:51am February 03, 2015

by Rigoberto Hernandez

Often called the Walter Cronkite of Latino America, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos could play a big role in the 2016 presidential elections.