Which Republican 2016 hopeful might be most like Reagan?
But which one of the possible contenders is most likely to govern like the Gipper? For the answer, we turned to Crowdpac, a group started by Stanford University political scientists…
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Palin and Trump up to their old tricks
READ: Palin and Trump float 2016 plans But the idea that they’re both seriously searching their souls and considering a run for the White House doesn’t pass the smell test….
What to expect when Obama visits Saudi Arabia
Obama’s meeting with King Salman comes just days after the death of King Abdullah, who was buried Friday. The White House said the main reason for Obama’s trip is to…
White House wants $1.2 billion to combat ‘superbugs’
READ: Obama keeps the lights on bulb bright ideas – The White House’s budget request heads to Capitol Hill on Feb. 2.
As Obama departs India, a push for reform
Speaking to an audience of students and activists in New Delhi, Obama declared the U.S. was India’s best-suited partner as it makes rapid economic advances and appears poised to overtake…
The Select Committee To Investigate Benghazi May Be Falling Apart
WASHINGTON — From the Department of Predictable Outcomes: The House select committee investigating the 2012 attacks on the U.S diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, appears to be falling apart. At…
Delaware Governor Announces ‘Charles Darwin Day’
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D) has declared Feb. 12 as “Charles Darwin Day” in the state. – Darwin died in 1882.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Plans To Start A Government-Run ‘News’ Site
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That may be the thinking of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R), who is planning to start a state-run news organization that will offer…
Democrats block Keystone XL bill
60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally. READ: Keystone debate ends with Democrats’ ire – Sen….
Doctors Call On DEA To Reschedule Marijuana For Medical Research Purposes
The American Academy of Pediatrics is requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify marijuana as a less harmful substance in order to facilitate research of the substance for medical use,…
U.S. Contractor Awarded More Than $1 Billion Is Suspended Over ‘Serious Misconduct’
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it had suspended International Relief and Development, a non-profit aid contractor which won major U.S. contracts in Iraq and…
Indiana’s Pence launches government news site
“At times, Just IN will break newspublishing information ahead of any other news outlet. Strategies for determining how and when to give priority to such ‘exclusive’ coverage remain under discussion,”…
U.S. hostage policy questioned
At question is whether U.S. officials negotiated the release of terror suspects in exchange for American captives abroad, and whether these cases flaunt the long-stated policy of not negotiating with…
Over Half The States Are Suing Obama For Immigration Actions
WASHINGTON — More than half of U.S. states are now involved in a lawsuit to stop President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration, with the addition of Nevada and Tennessee…
House Democrats Want To Give Paid Leave To Federal Workers
Though GOP lawmakers generally panned the proposals in last week’s State of the Union address, House Democrats are hoping that a coalition of Republican women may work with them on…
Senate Democrats Stall Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline
Senate Democrats have temporarily stalled progress on a bill to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, the top priority of the Republican-controlled Congress. – Some Democrats who had supported previous…
Alaska delegation rips White House decision
At a Capitol news conference, they vowed to do everything they can to block the plan. “This administration has effectively declared war on Alaska,” Murkowski said, blaming the White House…
Reid ‘cracking jokes’ after eye surgery
READ: Reid describes upcoming eye surgery – CNN’s Ted Barrett contributed to this report.
Harry Reid Undergoes Eye Surgery
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has undergone surgery to remove a blood clot in his right eye and repair bones in his face, injuries from an accident he suffered while…
17-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead By Three Cops At Texas Police Station
The incident, at this point, is shrouded in mystery. Officials could not “confirm the type of weapon Coignard brandished at the officers.” Beyond the alleged, unspecified weapon, virtually no details…
Florida Republican Aims To Legalize Medical Marijuana
A top Florida Republican filed a bill Monday that would legalize medical marijuana in the state, just months after a similar ballot measure received a majority of voter support, but…
Senate Democrats Join GOP Attack On Financial and Environmental Regulation
WASHINGTON — Four Senate Democrats are working with Republicans to help the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other GOP-affiliated lobbying groups undermine financial and environmental regulations. A new bill would…
HUFFPOST HILL – Epic Snow Barely Affects Out-Of-Touch Washington
and I’m just spitballing here — may flog seal cubs.” Hillary Clinton will likely announce her candidacy in the second quarter of this year, meaning her associates still have time…
Kentucky Lawmaker Wants DUI Charge Dismissed Based On Rule From 1891
A Kentucky state senator is trying to have his DUI charge dismissed because the state constitution bans lawmakers from being arrested while the legislature is in session. – “No member…
Ex-CIA officer convicted in leak case
READ: Alleged Russian spy arrested in New York City – Sterling will be sentenced on April 24.
Koch brothers set staggering 2016 spending goals
READ: Cruz-Paul-Rubio event previews GOP foreign policy debate – Four Republicans weighing 2016 White House runs were on hand for parts of the conference. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker arrived Saturday,…
C.I.A. Officer in Leak Case, Jeffrey Sterling, Is Convicted of Espionage
Jeffrey A. Sterling, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, was convicted of espionage charges Monday, for telling a journalist for The New York Times about a secret operation to disrupt…
Koch-Backed Network Aims To Spend Nearly $1 Billion On 2016 Elections
A network of conservative advocacy groups backed by Charles and David Koch aims to spend a staggering $889 million in advance of the next White House election, part of an…
Former CIA Agent Jeffrey Sterling Convicted For Leaking Information To New York Times Reporter
A jury has convicted a former CIA officer of leaking classified details of an operation to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions to a New York Times reporter. – Sterling denied leaking…
Gay Alabama Lawmaker Threatens To Expose Colleagues’ Marital Infidelities
WASHINGTON — Alabama’s only openly gay legislator is putting her anti-gay colleagues on notice: If they keep espousing family values rhetoric as a reason to oppose marriage equality, she’ll start…