New CIA chief Panetta tries to calm anxiety at the agency about the Senate committee investigation.
President Obama stays at sky-high ratings, and GOP attacks make him look better to Americans.
Rush Limbaugh is a conservative radio show host.
An active-duty Army officer in Iraq joins a fringe lawsuit challenging Obama's presidency.
Some associates are renewing their efforts to make Dean the nation's top doc.
As some plants close, the industry asks EPA to approve gasoline blends with up to 15 percent ethanol.
The president cites new jobs, while GOP strategists look for examples of wasteful spending.
Early on, Kay Hagan faced a vote on paying for children's healthcare by boosting cigarette taxes.
Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran.
Deal Hudson says Democratic-allied Catholic groups have changed the game for Catholic voters.
Salazar is President Obama's secretary of the interior.
The bad economy won't make it easy, but the president says America is ready to change its energy ways.
Some $70 billion in tax and spending provisions is set aside for energy-related programs.
Behind the scenes, Brownback argues that the HHS nomination is good for Kansas GOP politics.
A key Arab columnist warns of a messy power vacuum as U.S. troops leave that could be filled by Iran.
Ex-Democratic Party boss Howard Dean likes Terry McAuliffe's chances in the Virginia governor's race.
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Johnson wanted to assure the country that he would carryout the policies of his predecessor.
Hundreds of demonstrators filled the plaza outside the state Supreme Court.
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's former crown prince, wants Obama to focus on lack of political rights in Tehran.
Lawmaker disses the <i>New York Times</i> for its story on Obama's graying hair.
This time eight years ago, Bush was still battling calls that Democrats "were robbed."
President Obama's domestic policy adviser helped the Democrats "get religion" after the 2004 election.
By beating the legendary Ted Stevens, Begich became Alaska's first Democrat in Congress since 1981.
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Israeli analysts agree with Iran's claim but are divided about its ability to use chemical warheads.
Deal Hudson urges the Republican Party to speak up against HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius.
Like a dog on a bone, the Democrats won't give up their assault on Rush Limbaugh.
It is cleaner and more abundant, but it won't free America from foreign energy.
He takes advice to become more upbeat about the future in hopes of boosting public confidence.
The Detroit automaker says that its viability is in "substantial doubt" unless it gets more cash.
The Obama White House is hosting conference calls with top aides for Jewish leaders.
The king of talk radio asked the president to debate on his radio show.
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A new poll shows two-thirds of the country is "hopeful" about Obama's leadership.
Tomorrow, the state Supreme Court will hear legal challenges to the law.
Bremer E-mailed his pals about his new venture, selling oil paintings of Vermont.
Gillibrand filled the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton.
A Vietnamese immigrant who left a Jesuit seminary for politics eked out surprise victory in Louisiana.
GOP party chief Michael Steele is feeling more heat from Republicans for his Limbaugh-bashing.
A new book adds to the chorus of nonreligious voices decrying biblical illiteracy.
Obama says now might be a smart time to buy into the stock market.
The focus would be on alleged detainee torture, domestic surveillance and other Bush-era secrets.
Omar Hassan al-Bashir faces war crimes charges in the Darfur conflict, but his arrest is unlikely.
The group slaps congressional Republicans for silence over health and human services secretary nominee.
Abortion opponents are outraged over the health and human services secretary-designate.
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Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story.
Some opponents of abortion say the Health and Human Services secretary-designate isn't really Catholic.
By hoping to see Obama fail, Limbaugh stokes controversy within the GOP—to the delight of Democrats.
The man who will probably be Israel's prime minister is trying to cobble together a unity government.
Top advisers are angry Steele opened a party rift and suggest dumping him if relations aren't repaired.
The former Senate majority leader loves his small car.
The new Alabama congressman has an independent streak, but Nancy Pelosi doesn't mind.
Evaluations are piling up so the administration is trying to bring order to the process.
Even if they're for local consumption only, prayers help brand the president as faith friendly.
Long-secret memos show broad scope of powers Bush administration claimed in fight against terrorists.
Steele told CNN Limbaugh was an entertainer.
Recent estimates suggest that the island could move into the petroleum big leagues.
Democratic Party boss Tim Kaine gets in on the bash-Limbaugh movement.
The new poll shows that American Muslims are the nation's most diverse religious group.
Michael Steele and the rest of the GOP are in a fix in the Obama era.
Obama reportedly offers to halt missile defense plans if Russia pressures Iran on nukes.
The memos cover issues including terrorist detention policy and renditions.
The Prison Fellowship founder and Huckabee say Obama wants to take faith out of faith-based programs.
On her first swing through the region as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton faces questions on Gaza.
Foreign governments are "a bit baffled and puzzled" by the delays.
Obama will press Congress to enact a healthcare overhaul this year.
Some Republicans are worried about a feud between Rush Limbaugh and GOP boss Michael Steele.
The president must now convince Congress to support his budget proposal.
The Kansas governor and health and human services secretary nominee on her abortion position
Religious conservatives attack Kansas governor's pro-choice stance, but religious liberals push back.
The Virginia gubernatorial candidate goes to John McCain's state for help.
The senator appointed to fill Hillary Clinton's post must audition for all of the state.
The insurance giant lost $99 billion in 2008 but says its failure would have dangerous ripple effects
Dobson's Colorado ministry is mostly apolitical, which is what makes it so politically effective.
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