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Politics |  Months into a second term, the Obama administration is dragging its feet on crucial diplomatic appointments

President Barack Obama with Michael From an, left, and Penny Pritzker.

Midday Roundup: Obama supporters rewarded with Cabinet posts

Newsworthy |  Appointments. President Barack Obama made two more Cabinet appointments Thursday morning, tapping Penny Pritzker as commerce secretary and Michael Froman as…

President Obama speaks at the 2013 Planned Parenthood National Conference Friday.

The 1950s vs. Obama’s 21st century

Abortion |  Addressing a meeting of Planned Parenthood last Friday, President Obama accused pro-lifers of wanting to “turn back the clock to policies more suited to the…

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx addresses the Democratic National Convention last September.

Obama nominates rising star thin on transportation experience

Politics |  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—President Barack Obama today nominated Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as his new transportation secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Foxx…

Planned Parenthood's Cecilia Boone introduces President Obama Friday morning.

Obama vows to keep fighting for Planned Parenthood

Abortion |  President Barack Obama drew a standing ovation from Planned Parenthood staffers and supporters this morning with a speech that proved his ties with the…

A United Airlines jet departs in view of the air traffic control tower at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Midday Roundup: Lawmakers send air traffic controllers back to work

Newsworthy |  Back in the tower. Around noon today, the House voted to end furloughs instituted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), authorizing the agency to use…

President Barack Obama hugs Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Obama delays Planned Parenthood appearance

Abortion |  President Obama, who was scheduled to give the keynote address at Planned Parenthood’s annual gala Thursday night in Washington, D.C., will now speak before…

The bullhorn President George W. Bush used at ground zero in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

Bush library lets visitors ‘redo’ former president’s controversial decisions

Politics |  Tomorrow morning, former President George W. Bush will dedicate the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a facility that includes his presidential library and…

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Obama to headline Planned Parenthood gala

Abortion |  President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker for Planned Parenthood’s annual gala Thursday, an event that will honor sex therapist and author Dr. Ruth…

Sen. Max Baucus

Midday Roundup: Republicans salivate over Baucus Senate seat

Newsworthy |  Open season. Sen. Max Baucus will not seek reelection in 2014, Democratic strategists announced today, fueling speculation Republicans might have a chance to…

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International Aid |  A bold Obama plan to reform food aid runs into predictable special interests

ENGAGING: Pearce (center) talks with Evy Gallegos at Luna Community College in Santa Rosa, N.M.
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Politics |  Conservative GOP Rep. Steve Pearce wins in a majority Hispanic district not by changing his views but by building relationships

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