Politics

Presidential Campaign Logos Reach New Level Of Sophistication

7:45pm April 14, 2015

From water bottles and bumper stickers, to fundraising emails and Twitter accounts, the logos of the 2016 presidential candidates will soon be plastered across the country.

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Senators To Review Bill Designed To Limit Iran Nuclear Deal

7:22pm April 14, 2015

by David Welna

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will review bill Tuesday that intends to give Congress a voice on the Iran nuclear agreement.

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Hillary Clinton has described herself as the most famous person you don't really know. And as she launches into her second presidential campaign, she'll be reintroducing herself to voters who largely think they have her figured out.

Hillary Clinton, Polarizing Or Misunderstood, Jumps Into Race For President

7:21pm April 14, 2015

by Tamara Keith

As Clinton launches into her second presidential campaign, she'll be reintroducing herself to voters who largely think they have her figured out.

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Obama Would Sign Compromise Iran Bill As It Stands, White House Says

7:17pm April 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the measure, which would give Congress say over negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program.

IRS Budget Cuts Make For Nightmarish Filing Season

6:02pm April 14, 2015

by Brian Naylor

People trying to get help from the IRS to file their taxes are finding long lines, long waits on the phone and not much help. The IRS blames staff reductions on budget cuts spearheaded by Republicans.

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President Obama with Cuban President Raul Castro during their historic meeting at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City. The Obama administration announced Tuesday it will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

White House Says It Will Remove Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism

5:22pm April 14, 2015

by Sam Sanders

The move is just one part of the Obama administration's push to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign recently leaked claims that the four superPACs backing him would pull in $31 million in the campaign's first week.

Who Needs One SuperPAC When You Can Have Four?

2:59pm April 14, 2015

by Peter Overby

SuperPACs, financed by unlimited but disclosed donations, now appear to be the presidential candidate's new best friend. One backing Marco Rubio is revving up, and Ted Cruz already has four.

Hillary Clinton begins to speak as her husband, former President Bill Clinton, moves to take a seat after introducing her at the Clinton Global Initiative on Sept. 22, 2014, in New York.

'Clintonomics' Ruled The 1990s; 'Hillarynomics' Would Be Different

2:47pm April 14, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The name "Clinton" remains magic for many Americans who got jobs, bought homes and invested savings in the 1990s. But key elements of "Clintonomics" may not be popular with today's Democratic voters.

Hillary Clinton announced her run for the president in a highly produced campaign video.

How Candidates Announce Can Say A Lot About Their Campaigns

1:57pm April 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

From a place of significance to what message they want to convey, where and how presidential candidates announce their campaigns matters.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., questions Secretary of State John Kerry on Capitol Hill last month. In an interview with NPR, Rubio reiterated his opposition to President Obama's dealings with Iran and Cuba.

Republicans Are Making Foreign Policy The Obamacare Of The 2016 Election

1:35pm April 14, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

The GOP still has the health care law in its sights, but now it also promises to do away with the president's opening to Cuba and nascent deal on nuclear development with Iran.

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