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Hollande Reaffirms Troop Withdrawal Promise Ahead of NATO Talks


1:30 p.m. President Francois Hollande of France reaffirmed his campaign commitment to withdrawing French troops from Afghanistan on Friday, according to...

President Obama Is Ending Black America's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy


1:25 p.m. The most profound impact of Obama's "evolution" on same-sex marriage could come in the form of dismantling decades-old anti-gay prejudices within the black church.

NATO’s 'Window Dressing'


1:05 p.m. When Western leaders gather in Chicago this weekend for the NATO summit, the public will be inundated with upbeat communiques. Much of what you...

How Do Cities Prepare for International Summits?—PICTURES


11:28 a.m. With Chicago ready for the huge job of hosting the NATO summit this weekend, we look at what it takes for a city to prepare for a top-level...

Obama Vows to Continue Investing in Global Development


10:41 a.m. President Obama vowed on Friday to continue investing in improving agriculture and nutrition in developing countries, despite budget constraints.

Gallup: Young Voters Prefer Obama; Senior Citizens Go for Romney


10:39 a.m. President Obama's strongest backing is among voters between 18 and 29 years old, while Mitt Romney does best among those 70 and older, a new...

Super PAC Head on Wright Ad: 'The World Is Full of Bad Ideas'


10:35 a.m. The head of the super PAC being blamed for a potential ad targeting President Obama for his ties to the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright said on...

Who Is an American?


9:00 a.m. Through successive waves of immigration, the nation has struggled to define which new arrivals are “fit for our society.”

Diversity in Brief – May 18 Edition


8:49 a.m. Harsh immigration laws in Georgia forces the state to rely on prisoners to harvest their crops; demographics paint a bleak recovery path for the...

Seen, Not Heard


8:00 a.m. Like many members, Utah’s Jason Chaffetz can’t ignore the rising tide of Latinos. But they don’t set his agenda—yet.
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What Palin Can Teach Obama About Seizing the Moment

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The president could learn from her well-honed habit of following her gut instincts.  Read more »
Charlie Cook: Charlie Cook's The Cook Report

The Folly of Crowds

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Not all opinions are created equal. If you’re a political prognosticator, you learn which ones you can ignore.  Read more »
Ronald Brownstein: Political Connections

Win One, Lose One

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Why the Left has succeeded more in advancing social causes than in promoting its economic priorities.  Read more »
Reid Wilson: On the Trail

Get Out the Vote

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This presidential race is shaping up to be a classic mobilization election, where base turnout matters more than persuasion.  Read more »
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Hotline On Call

Previewing the Sunday Shows

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Both presidential campaigns struggled this week to return to talking about the economy. They'll get a little help in that effort from the Sunday shows this weekend.  Read more »
Hotline On Call

Weldon Enters Florida Senate Race

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Former Republican Rep. Dave Weldon announced Friday that he is running for Senate in Florida, citing the lack of a true conservative in the race to take on Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson .  Read more »
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Lobbyists Seeing Boost in Pay

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Cambria">Lobbyists have been seeing higher salaries for about the past decade bolstered by intense legislative battles and the seemingly endless change of party control in Congress and the White...  Read more »
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CEO Update's Top Lobbyists, Class of 2012

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CEO Update , the publication that covers association news, has released this year's list of people joining the ranks of its top association and nonprofit lobbyists. They are: Ken Bentsen ,...  Read more »
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