How Key Republicans Helped Obama To Biggest Week Of His Second Term
Their role in moving major issues in the president's direction — from health care and trade to same-sex marriage and the Confederate flag — was remarkable.
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5 Things You Should Know About Bobby Jindal
The 44-year-old Indian-American governor, who entered the presidential race Wednesday, was once seen as a rising star in the GOP. But presidential hopes are dimming.
'We Are Not Cured': Obama Discusses Racism In America With Marc Maron
In the wake of last week's killing of nine black church members in Charleston, President Obama talks about the status of race relations in a conversation on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast.
Obama Mourns Charleston Victims, But Laments 'Politics' Of Gun Control
After a shooting at a Charleston, S.C., church left nine dead, President Obama noted, "Mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries," but tighter gun controls in the U.S. were unlikely.
Predictably, Democrats, Republicans Don't Agree On Charleston Causes, Solutions
The shooting at a historically black church in Charleston briefly put a pause on the campaign. But eventually politics crept back in, and both sides, as usual, took different lessons from the tragedy.
How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left
Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.
Obama Immigrant Detention Policies Under Fire
Since the unaccompanied minors crisis last year, the Obama administration is walking a fine line. With a backlog in the courts, many immigrants remain detained with an uncertain future.
Are Black Voters Ready For Hillary Clinton?
African Americans are going to be key to a Hillary Clinton presidential run. After a tense 2008 primary fight with Barack Obama, she's trying to win them over.
Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute
In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with the White House over Congress on the thorny foreign policy issue.
Why Political Campaigns Are Raising Money Faster Than Tech Startups
Snapchat and Facebook's early fundraising efforts have nothing on presidential campaigns, a new report finds.