A Democratic damper on Obama’s Mexico trip?

Finalizing an Asia-Pacific trade agreement tops Obama's agenda in Mexico, but at home, he's at odds with congressional Democrats over the deal

• Feb 19, 2014

Chris Christie aides fight bridge scandal subpoenas

Christie’s former campaign manager’s lawyer is prepared to take the matter to court

• Feb 18, 2014

Issa wants a role in 2016, but not as a candidate

The Republican representative - one of many in his party to visit the early primary state - wants the GOP to focus on fighting Obama

• Feb 18, 2014

Biden kicks off effort to reexamine college campus sexual assault

The vice president launched the first of nine "listening sessions" for his Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault

• Feb 18, 2014

Would raising the minimum wage lead to fewer jobs?

A new nonpartisan government report says an increase to $10.10 an hour has its pros and cons

• Feb 18, 2014

Sebelius: No evidence Obamacare led to job losses

HHS secretary defends the Affordable Care Act, after GOP turns nonpartisan analysis of the law into campaign ammunition

• Feb 18, 2014

Chris Christie denies talking about bridge closure with cop

Embattled New Jersey governor issues yet another denial as more information about bridge lane closure comes out

• Feb 18, 2014

With the stroke of Obama's pen, new fuel standards on the way

The president is directing the EPA and Transportation Dept. to write new fuel standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

• Feb 18, 2014

Coalition calls for cameras in Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices are hesitant to let cameras in the courtroom, but a coalition of media and transparency groups is stepping up its campaign

• Feb 18, 2014

Presidential television: What are Obama's favorites?

As leader of the free world, President Obama may have had to pull a few strings to stay on top of his favorite television shows

• Feb 18, 2014

Bill Clinton to George W. Bush: Why aren't you on Twitter?

Former President Clinton took the opportunity on Presidents' Day to check in with his fellow living presidents on Twitter

• Feb 18, 2014

The Democrats' demographic dilemma

Congressional Democrats want 2014 to look like 2012, but history shows that may not be easy

• Feb 18, 2014

Obamacare's winners include older Americans

Many Americans in their 50s and 60s who lost jobs during recession can get covered for the first time under the Affordable Care Act

• Feb 17, 2014

Conservatives aren't alone in feeling unrepresented in Washington

While some conservatives feel less-than-represented in Washington, polls show all stripes are frustrated with Congress

• Feb 17, 2014

The Monica moratorium

John Dickerson: It’s in nobody’s interest to talk about Hillary Clinton’s marriage

• Feb 17, 2014

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