No government shutdown over Planned Parenthood, Americans say
More than seven in 10 Americans say keeping the government open is more important than defunding Planned Parenthood, a poll shows
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Bernie Sanders: I'm concerned about GOP "war talk"
The Vermont senator talked about how the U.S. should respond to the crisis in Syria, and warns against American "perpetual warfare" in the Mideast
Senate to vote on Iran deal Thursday, House considers other measures
The deal gives Iran billions of dollars in sanctions relief in exchange for restraints to keep it from becoming a nuclear-armed state
Iran disapproval resolution stalls in the House
The House and Senate began consideration of a resolution to disapprove the Iran nuclear deal this week - the agreement is scheduled to go into effect Sept. 17
Embattled Mich. lawmaker says actions were a "tremendous failure"
Republican Rep. Todd Courser testified before a committee trying to save his job; accused of covering up extramarital affair with another legislator
A tale of 2 interviews: Trump and Fiorina on foreign policy
Radio host Hugh Hewitt asked both candidates the same foreign policy questions - Trump called them "gotcha" questions, while Fiorina defended Hewitt's quiz
Ben Carson: What does he stand for?
The retired neurosurgeon has never run for elected office, but he's earning big praise from conservatives
Jeb Bush strikes back at Donald Trump in Spanish
Trump criticized Bush for speaking Spanish on the campaign trail, saying he should set an example by speaking English in the U.S.
Trump to participate in Q&A with Hispanic group
Criticized for inflammatory rhetoric on immigration, the GOP candidate will have an opportunity to clear the air on October 8
Mitch McConnell: Not enough votes to defund Planned Parenthood
Senate Republican leader suggests the controversy over the women's health care provider won't result in a government shutdown
Where the 2016 Republican candidates stand on climate change
There is widespread skepticism in the GOP that humans cause climate change - or that the climate is changing at all
GOP representative: Obama renaming Denali "insulting"
Ohio lawmakers think the president unfairly snubbed former President McKinley when he renamed a mountain in Alaska
Donald Trump gets chummy with Sarah Palin
"I have to tell you -- you're a terrific person," Trump told Palin in an interview
Marco Rubio: What does he stand for?
The Florida senator has billed himself as a fresh face for the GOP - but is he conservative enough to win over the grassroots?
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz to protest Iran deal together in DC
At his event in South Carolina, Trump talked about their upcoming rally
Donald Trump: "I don't need" David Duke's endorsement
The infamous white supremacist has kind words for the GOP frontrunner, but Trump isn't thrilled about it
Is the GOP conceding defeat on the nuclear deal with Iran?
Republican opponents of the nuclear agreement with Iran admit they'll have a hard time killing it in Congress
Former Perry adviser Sam Clovis signs up with Trump
Clovis left Perry's cash-strapped campaign to be a national co-chair for Trump, who's leading the polls for the GOP nomination
Donald Trump insults Megyn Kelly, GOP rivals on Twitter
The brash GOP frontrunner had an especially colorful day on social media
Trent Lott endorses John Kasich for president
The former Senate Republican leader praises the Ohio governor's record on the budget and his national security experience
Rick Perry's Iowa campaign chairman steps down
The news marks the latest sign of trouble for former Texas governor's faltering 2016 presidential campaign
Probe: Mich. lawmakers in sex scandal misused taxpayer resources
Rep. Todd Courser concocted fictional email claiming he had sex with a male prostitute in a bid to conceal affair with Cindy Gamrat
Rand Paul can run for president, Senate at the same time
The Kentucky senator persuaded his state's Republican Party to help him keep his options open in 2016
"Black Lives Matter" seeks stake in 2016 presidential race
The activists have interrupted Republicans and Democrats alike in a push to get their needs addressed
Scott Walker is now feeling "urgency" to take on GOP field
Walker was criticized for a bland debate performance earlier this month but has begun to show a more confrontational side at recent campaign events
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Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
Israeli election to test Netanyahu's ability to hold power
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Violent crime victimization fell 25% in 2025, DOJ survey shows
Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance
