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John Boehner Elected to Third Term as House Speaker
Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected Ohio Republican John Boehner to his third term as speaker of the House. Boehner won 216 votes… Read More
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Fewer Mexicans Are Being Caught Illegally Entering the US
For the first time on record, fewer immigrants from Mexico were caught illegally crossing into the United States in 2014 than people from other countries…. Read More
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Obama’s Theme for the New Year: ‘We Can’t Be Stopped’
A relaxed President Obama held a year-end press conference this afternoon, where he reflected on his first six years in office and looked ahead to… Read More
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Federal Judge: Obama Immigration Actions Unconstitutional
A federal judge today ruled that President Obama’s executive actions on immigration are unconstitutional—the first time a court has weighed in since the president’s Nov…. Read More
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9 Out of 10 Hispanics Support Obama’s Immigration Move, Poll Finds. Or Do They Really?
A national poll of Hispanic voters found that 89 percent support President Obama’s decision to go around Congress and grant legal status to up to… Read More
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Caught on Tape: Lindsey Graham Riffs on White Men and Baptists in Leaked Recordings
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who is considering a run for president, was caught on tape at a private gathering this month saying, “White men… Read More
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How a ‘Crazy’ Runoff Vote in Georgia Could Decide Control of the Senate
The U.S. Senate race in Georgia was supposed to be a gimme for Republicans. After all, it’s a reliably red state in the Deep South…. Read More
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On the Campaign Trail: ‘Ground Zero’ in North Carolina and the GOP Chase for College Kids
RALEIGH, N.C.–For Republicans, “ground zero” is the state where the party’s fortunes in the Senate could be won or lost. And for a Republican Party… Read More
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Hong Kong’s Former No. 2 Official Fields 7 Questions on the Future of Her City
As the number of pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong dwindles, one of the city’s veteran leaders is a key figure in seeking a compromise with… Read More
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Political Strategists Plot How Libertarians and Conservatives Can Unite to ‘Take Back the White House’
Doug Stafford says he and his boss, Sen. Rand Paul, got into politics the same way: through their church, which inspired them to develop pro-life… Read More
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