GOP surges ahead of Democrats in 2014 generic ballot

Democrats have lost an eight-point lead they enjoyed after the Republican-led government shutdown, according to a CNN/ORC poll

• Dec 26, 2013

Can immigration reform pass in 2014?

Immigration reform was left unfinished by Congress in 2013, but activists will continue to pressure Obama and lawmakers to act in the new year

• Dec 26, 2013

Global flash points continue simmering as 2014 approaches

Civil war in Syria, nuclear talks with Iran, and North Korean instability all grabbed headlines in 2013 - expect that to continue in the new year

• Dec 26, 2013

Many unsure of Obamacare coverage amidst last-minute rush

Last-minute spike in enrollments now puts pressure on insurance companies to process thousands of new customers for Jan. 1 coverage

• Dec 25, 2013

Avoiding Obamacare insurance gaps may take persistence

Unless the 1 million Americans who have enrolled so far make sure their applications arrived at the new insurance companies, some may find they're still uninsured in 2014

• Dec 25, 2013

From Hawaii, Obamas thank troops and offer Christmas wishes

The Obama family is on their annual vacation in Hawaii, with golfing, beach time and basketball

• Dec 25, 2013

Snowden: Spying debate could put end to mass surveillance

NSA leaker tells British TV channel "conversation" his revelations started could lead to better balance between tech, gov't regulation

• Dec 25, 2013

Utah eyes U.S. Supreme Court in same-sex marriage battle

Preparing to ask the justices to halt the weddings after losing in yet another lower court

• Dec 25, 2013

Another extension for those plagued by HealthCare.gov tech troubles

Administration will try to help people who tried to purchase coverage by Dec. 24 but were unable to do so because of technical difficulties

• Dec 24, 2013

Daughter of incoming NYC Mayor admits to depression

Chiara de Blasio reveals battle with depression, alcohol and marijuana abuse in a video released by her dad's campaign

• Dec 24, 2013

Unpopular Congress was also very unproductive in 2013

In its first year, the 113th Congress passed just 55 pieces of substantive legislation, according to Pew, their lowest total in recent history

• Dec 24, 2013

Snowden: "Mission's already accomplished"

NSA leaker tells Washington Post widespread questioning of agency's surveillance program sparked by his leaks was his goal

• Dec 24, 2013

Obama gets Obamacare

A staffer signed up the president, who picked his plan and will pay the full premium on his insurance because he is not eligible for federal subsidies

• Dec 23, 2013

Rand Paul airs grievances in honor of Festivus

Paul's "Airing of Grievances" include complaints about the budget deal, the Fed, and his staff's critiques about his wardrobe

• Dec 23, 2013

Administration gives consumers an extra day to sign up for insurance

Administration leaves official deadline as Dec. 23 but will allow people to sign up through the end of the day on the 24th; President Obama among last-minute insurance shoppers

• Dec 23, 2013

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