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One-year-old Lavon Massey holds a sign as part of a protest outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in New Orleans on Wednesday. Organizers were drawing attention to the possibility that many undocumented immigrants may not be shielde

7 Questions About The President's Immigration Plan Answered

4:52pm December 01, 2014

by Scott Horsley

The president's executive action will grant temporary relief to some of the nearly 12 million immigrants who are living in the United States illegally. Here's what you should know.

Republican Senator-elect Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he expects his party to challenge the president immediately on immigration, and that he hopes President Obama's Defense and Justice nominees will be acceptable to both parties.

Republicans Debate: Fight The President Now, Or Fight Him Later?

9:16am December 01, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

Congress returns from recess Monday, tasked with funding the government past Dec. 11. Some in the GOP want to tie it to halting Obama's immigration plan, while others aim to avoid a damaging shutdown.

Pentagon Expected To Release More Detainees From Guantanamo

7:16am November 28, 2014

by David Welna

Since the midterm elections, there has been a new batch of transfers from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and more releases are in the works. But a new GOP Congress could stall the drive to empty Guantanamo.

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EPA's Proposed Rules Add To Obama's Collision Course With GOP

12:12pm November 27, 2014

by Mara Liasson

The Environmental Protect Agency has drafted regulations on Ozone pollution. The latest move exposes divisions between the Obama administration and leading Republican lawmakers over the environment.

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Search For Political Common Ground Is Difficult, Research Shows

12:12pm November 27, 2014

by Shankar Vedantam

New research into the nature of intractable political conflicts might shed some light on how to address the perennial arguments that break out across Thanksgiving tables.

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EPA Proposes New Rules To Curb Ozone Levels

1:49pm November 26, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The rules would lower the threshold for ozone from 75 parts per billion to between 65 ppb and 70 ppb. They are likely to be opposed by industry groups as well as Republicans.

Federal Ferguson Investigation Will Remain Independent, Holder Insists

8:15am November 26, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

The federal probe is examining whether Darren Wilson intentionally violated Michael Brown's civil rights. Justice Department veterans say proving he violated federal criminal law will be difficult.

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'All The Truth Is Out' Examines How Political Journalism Went Tabloid

3:54pm November 25, 2014

Matt Bai says that while voters have always cared about candidates' characters, some news used to be off limits. His new book looks at Gary Hart's 1987 affair that destroyed his political ambitions.

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White House To Find Successor To Defense Secretary Hagel

1:45pm November 25, 2014

by Tom Bowman

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation on Monday. He will stay on until his replacement is found. Why did Hagel resign, and what does it mean for the Obama administration's policies?

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Politics & Government

D.C.'s 'Mayor For Life' Ends His Reign: Marion Barry Dies At 78

9:54pm November 24, 2014

Barry was a controversial politician whose political career took a turn when he was convicted of drug possession. Renee Montagne talks with Kevin Merida of The Washington Post about Barry's comebacks.

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