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Blair: Mideast needs evolution, not revolution
Former UK prime minister lays out views on Arab unrest, says democratic reforms must be accompanied by economic opportunities
Obama's Mideast speech: Punishment and praise
President to pledge U.S. support for democratic movements, target Syria for continued crackdown
Secret Service bashes Fox News on Twitter
Service says attack on Fox News resulted from employee not understanding account was public; apologizes for mistake
Lawmakers mull selling land, gold to pay debt
As pressure mounts to raise the debt limit, conservatives are voicing more skepticism over whether it's really necessary
"Cesar Chavez" ship angers GOP congressman
California lawmakers are at odds over whether the Navy should name a ship after the Mexican-American labor leader
Lawmakers to Obama: Appoint watchdogs now
Bipartisan group points out nine Inspector General posts remain vacant, calls on president to fill them
Senate blocks Republican bill to expand drilling
Senate votes 42 to 57 against measure to permit increased offshore oil drilling amid concerns about high gas prices
The predictable road to raising the debt limit
John Dickerson: The fight over the debt limit is following a familiar Washington script
Mitt Romney faces enthusiasm deficit
Republican presidential contender has fundraising ability, name recognition and experience - but party activists are skeptical
Obama to cadets: Role more important than ever
In commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, president tells graduates to prepare for vital but dangerous tasks
Obama 2012 team sells birther-mocking tees
"Obama for America" ready to capitalize off birther issue with "Made in America" paraphernalia
Jon Huntsman campaign would be based in Orlando
Former Utah Governor poised to base campaign in Florida instead of Utah or current home of Washington
Air Force One executes missed approach in CT
Airplane carrying President Obama has to execute a go-around before landing in poor weather near Hartford
California GOP gets boost in "jungle primary"
Conservative candidate makes unexpectedly strong showing under new California primary system
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Scott Bessent relocates to military base
11 House Democrats fail to attend Hegseth impeachment vote
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Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Nvidia's stock dives as board weighs move to oust Jensen Huang
Baby found buried alive, father charged with attempted murder
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