Rand Paul to GOP: Change your tune, or Texas goes Democratic
Kentucky Republican counsels his party to broaden its appeal before changing demographics steal its most important electoral prize
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Rep. King: New Snowden revelations show NSA was weak
New York congressman frets over revelations Snowden used relatively cheap and easy technique to get NSA data; also discusses Sochi Olympics security
Democrats: GOP claims they can't trust Obama are just "excuses"
On immigration, same-sex marriage and Obamacare, the GOP says the president is acting beyond his authority
Politics at the Olympics: Out of bounds?
Political statements and controversies have always competed for attention at the Games
Government to expand recognition of same-sex marriages
Attorney general will announce government's recognition of same-sex unions in federal courts, prisons, and benefit programs
Obamacare rules tweaked amid complaints about plan flexibility
Obama administration alters health law's regulations to help consumers accomodate life change, like marriage or children, and access preferred doctors
Why immigration reform foes have the upper hand
John Dickerson: Conservative activist groups working to kill reform are stronger than those pushing the GOP to move an immigration bill
GOP Sen. slams Veterans Affairs for disability claims backlog
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., says the VA's slow processing of disability claims for wounded veterans is a "national embarrassment"
How presidential approval can make or break a midterm
While President Obama isn't on the ballot, his approval rating will likely have an effect on how his party will fare in November
Chris Christie not the first to use disaster aid for tourism ads
N.J. governor has come under fire for tourism ads paid for with federal aid, but HUD granted waivers to multiple states to do so
Obama signs farm bill, but unhappy lawmakers keep their distance
Lawmakers from both parties unhappy with the compromise bill skip Michigan bill signing
Longtime CBS News political director Marty Plissner dies at 87
Plissner, who helped shape modern election coverage as the longtime political director for CBS News, died Thursday at the age of 87
Postal Service suffered $354 million loss in first quarter
Mounting losses could lead to cash flow problems for the rest of the year
Homeland security secretary: Syria conflict a threat to U.S.
DHS chief Jeh Johnson worries about a small number of Americans who have gone to fight with Syrian rebels and returned home
Jobs figures underscore long-term unemployment “crisis,” leaders say
W.H., GOP leader point to long-term unemployment problem, even as Congress struggles to pass emergency benefits
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