Scrap the debt limit, some lawmakers and economists say

Scrap the debt limit, some lawmakers and economists say

Amid another battle over the limit, several House Democrats propose ending it. Many economists agree with the idea, but Republican leaders do not.

Obama signals new focus on climate change

Obama signals new focus on climate change

WASHINGTON — After President Obama finished his inaugural speech Monday, Rep....

In Obama's inaugural speech, a sweeping liberal vision

In Obama's inaugural speech, a sweeping liberal vision

WASHINGTON — Allowing that "our journey is not complete," President Obama offered...

Obama's inaugural speech gives hope to gay marriage supporters

Obama's inaugural speech gives hope to gay marriage supporters

WASHINGTON — By equating the gay rights struggle with those of African Americans and...

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Clinton on Benghazi: Top security commitment

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is telling Congress that she is commit...

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is telling Congress that she is committed to improving security at U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide after the Sept. 11 raid on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya. (Jan. 23)

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Inauguration brings moment of festive unity to capital

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With Obama fundraising, Latinos demonstrate growing clout

With Obama fundraising, Latinos demonstrate growing clout

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Republican allies advocate for immigration reform

WASHINGTON — Traditional pillars of the Republican base, such as police groups, evangelical pastors and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,...

Brief ceremony begins Obama's second term

Brief ceremony begins Obama's second term

WASHINGTON — In a swift and simple ceremony at the White House, President Obama was sworn in for a second term Sunday and embarked...

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Obama comes out swinging for second term

WASHINGTON — In President Obama's first term, a promise of bipartisanship withered on stony ground; as his second begins, he has...

Obama's second inauguration a mark of progress in its own right

Obama's second inauguration a mark of progress in its own right

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Florida seeks to address election woes

TALLAHASSEE — Two months after long lines plagued Florida on election day, Gov. Rick Scott says he wants to return to 14 days for...

Obama takes part in National Day of Service ahead of inauguration

Obama takes part in National Day of Service ahead of inauguration

WASHINGTON — Saying his second inauguration should be an "affirmation that we're all in this together," President Obama spent Saturday...

Some give up their guns as others rally against tighter laws

Some give up their guns as others rally against tighter laws

DALLAS — On one side of Young Street, volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Dallas attempted to persuade gun owners to turn...

Obama loyalists are now Organizing for Action

Obama loyalists are now Organizing for Action

WASHINGTON — Underscoring its potential to become a political heavyweight, a new advocacy group launched Friday to push President...

As his first term ends, Obama appears more relaxed

As his first term ends, Obama appears more relaxed

WASHINGTON — Over the years, when asked whether he had done enough to build relationships with his Republican adversaries, President...

House Republican leaders plan to raise debt ceiling

House Republican leaders plan to raise debt ceiling

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — House Republican leaders abruptly announced they would vote next week to temporarily extend the nation's debt...

Seeking to harness Obama's campaign resources for a second term

Seeking to harness Obama's campaign resources for a second term

WASHINGTON — As he launches his second term, President Obama may get help from an ambitious new...

Obama's second inauguration will be a lower-key affair

Obama's second inauguration will be a lower-key affair

WASHINGTON — It's said that a first inauguration is like a wedding, a giddy celebration fueled by fresh possibility, infatuation and...

White House launches campaign for support of gun control measures

White House launches campaign for support of gun control measures

WASHINGTON — A day after President Obama announced a wide-ranging series of gun-control initiatives, the administration kicked off its...

Obama may still need Denis McDonough on national security team

Obama may still need Denis McDonough on national security team

WASHINGTON — President Obama is considering White House insider Denis McDonough to serve as his chief of staff, but officials say...

Obama challenges Congress on gun laws

Obama challenges Congress on gun laws

WASHINGTON — Pledging to "put everything [he's] got into this," a somber President Obama challenged Congress on Wednesday to approve...

Obama betting on background checks

Obama betting on background checks

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