The GOP of Tatooine
This is Obama’s competition?”
Romney has eye on one prize: Money
(Jim Cole / AP)
Mitt Romney has spent his early weeks as an exploratory presidential candidate soliciting pledges in hopes of amassing a war chest that would put him far ahead of his competitors.
Obama turns to immigration reform
At the U.S.-Mexico border, he pledges to lead a “constructive and civil debate” on issues.
Senate Dems: End big oil’s tax breaks
Senate Dems announced plan to cut federal tax breaks — estimated at $21 billion — to help reduce deficit.
A push for new Afghan strategy
The administration needs to clarify its Afghan mission and exit plan, some leading lawmakers say.
Somebody-done-somebody-wrong suit
IN THE LOOP | Former special counsel Scott Bloch sues Rove, Davis and others for $202 million.
Deal is struck on endangered species
Interior Dept., liberal conservation group reach deal to provide federal protections for 251 species.
Reflecting Pool gets a makeover
Bring your earplugs as more than 2,000 timber piles are driven in at the Lincoln Memorial.
What President Obama's immigration speech tells us about 2012 http://wapo.st/ikYw5H
Jon Huntsman staffs up http://wapo.st/mS8kge #2012 #campaign2012
What Alan Simpson doesn't know about Social Security http://wapo.st/mM7sWc
The Plum Line by Greg Sargent
Why Boehner gets away with it
Why is John Boehner’s demand for trillions in spending cuts taken seriously when he’s already agreed that the debt ceiling must be raised and has completely taken any tax hikes off the table?
The Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler
Revisiting the cost of the Bush tax cuts
The frequently cited figure of $1.35 trillion for the 2001 tax cuts is likely overstated — but not by much.
Right Turn by Jennifer Rubin
What’s so radical about Boehner’s speech?
John Boehner isn’t recommending that there be no debt ceiling increase, only that it be accompanied by real spending cuts..
Ezra Klein
Judges get political over health care
The partisanship of judges shows that the legal channel in the battle over the health-care law has become little more than politics by another name — and everybody knows it.
The Federal Eye by Ed O'Keefe
Physical center of the U.S. population moves West
File this story under the heading: “Why on Earth does the government bother to do this?”
Video: Gingrich is in, but can he win?
Newt Gingrich is officially in the 2012 presidential race, but does he have a chance at winning?
NATO strikes topple buildings in Tripoli
Journalists were given an escorted tour of a few damaged buildings in Tripoli early Tuesday, after the heaviest NATO bombardment in weeks hit the Libyan capital. (May 10)
Pakistan will allow bin Laden wives to be questioned
Pakistan has informed the U.S. that it will allow direct access to Osama bin Laden's widows. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani denied repeated allegations that top officials knew where he was hiding.
$2 billion for rail projects, speed upgrades announced
Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor cancelled plans for high-speed train service. (May 9)
Carney: Pakistan relationship is 'complicated'
White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday that the United States' relationship with Pakistan is both important and complicated in the aftermath of the U.S led raid that killed Osama bin Laden. (May 9)
Obama on bin Laden raid: 'Longest 40 minutes of my life'
In his first and only interview since the death of Osama bin Laden, President Obama tells "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft about the mission that led to the killing of the al Qaeda leader.
Obama: Bin Laden support network somewhere in Pakistan
President Obama discussed the chances of an Osama bin Laden support network within Pakistan. (May 8)
Rumsfeld: Enhanced interrogation aided in finding bin Laden
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld spoke about the efforts that lead to the killing of Osama bin Laden, citing the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" on terror suspects likely produced "a major fraction" of U.S. knowledge on al-Qaeda.
Kerry: Bin Laden killing a reset button on Pakistan
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the foreign relations committee, spoke with Bob Schieffer on how Osama bin Laden's death will affect the U.S. relations with Pakistan. (May 8)
Pentagon releases bin Laden tapes
The Pentagon released several videos of Osama bin Laden found in his hideout, including one of bin Laden watching himself on the news. (May 7)
Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown praised years of diligent work by the military and intelligence professionals to pinpoint Osama bin Laden's location. His death, Brown said, sends a clear message to others like bin Laden. (May 7)
Behind the scenes at the White House after bin Laden killed
In this clip from WhiteHouse.gov, President Obama is seen congratulating CIA Director Leon Panetta immediately after the death of Osama bin Laden. Vice President Biden is also seen on the phone in what the White House says is a call to either President Bush or President Clinton.Boehner demands ‘trillions’ in spending cuts
They should all agree to cut ONE DEAL, and quit refighting the same battle each time something on the budget comes up. Next year’s budget makes the most sense as a battle point, not this one when the debt limit has to be increased or our country is toast.
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Schwarzenegger, Shriver separating
The political couple announced they were separating after 25 years of marriage.
A shirtless Schock
Illinois Republican Rep. Aaron Schock on Monday made his way onto the cover of “Men’s Health,” posing shirtless.
Local bloggers on the 2012 campaign beat
Follow on-the-ground coverage of races and issues through some of the best political blogs.
Budgets from Reagan to Obama
Interactive | Here is a look at how President Obama’s federal spending compares to his recent predecessors, and how presidential priorities have shifted over time.
Say anything
As other GOP presidential candidates sleep, Rick Santorum tells Republican activists he’s as angry as they are.
User Video
Donald Trump: ‘I am the least racist person there is’
The real estate developer and potential GOP presidential candidate defended his record on race by noting that a black man won on his realilty TV show.
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