The Strange Truth Behind Presidential Turkey Pardons
Presidents have been pardoning turkeys for decades. But why? They used to eat them, actually. The history of the tradition is an odd and sad tale with lots of myths.
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Hillary Clinton Says Allies Should 'Prioritize' Fighting ISIS Over Assad
The former Obama secretary of state called for a no-fly zone in Syria to fight ISIS, but also seemed open to letting Assad stay in power — at least temporarily.
U.S. Political Reaction To Paris Attacks Split Along Party Lines
Politics is never far from controversy — be it Supreme Court rulings, guns or terrorist attacks, like the one in Paris. President Obama — and the candidates trying to replace him — all weighed in.
One Year Out — 5 Things That Might Determine The Next President
Election Day 2016 is Nov. 8. There are several things to watch that could determine the next president, like anger in the electorate over such issues as income inequality and President Obama's record.
Welcome To West Virginia, Obama — In 2 Pictures
President Obama is slated to speak in West Virginia Wednesday afternoon, but protesters were lining up hours beforehand — and their welcome wasn't exactly hospitable.
Clock-Making Texas Teen Visits White House For Astronomy Night
After Ahmed Mohamed was arrested, he received thousands of messages of support — including one from President Obama, who tweeted, "Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House?"
Julián Castro Endorses Hillary Clinton
Castro is the second Obama cabinet member to endorse Clinton — even as Vice President Joe Biden is still considering getting in the race.
Treasury Secretary Keeps Up Pressure To Raise Debt Limit
In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew spoke about the debt ceiling, raising wages and the new potential faces of the $10 bill.
Arne Duncan Stepping Down As Education Secretary
Duncan has been with Obama from the beginning of his administration. His tenure has been marked by reform — and controversy over initiatives like Common Core and an embrace of charter schools.
Lots Of Candidates Want To Simplify Tax Code; Here's What They Get Wrong
Lots of politicians, Democrat and Republican, want to cut the number of brackets in the name of simplification. Here's what's wrong with that argument.