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Proposed 'Fracking' Rules Anger Environmentalists, Annoy Industry

Coral Davenport | May 16, 2013

The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled a new proposal for its first major regulation of hydraulic fracturing on public lands, attempting to address at least a portion of the controversial drilling practice that’s unlocked vast new supplies of U.S. oil and gas but has also raised fears about its environmental impact, particularly on local water supplies.

Hillary Clinton Has the Most to Lose From Obama's Scandals

Josh Kraushaar | May 15, 2013

It's not just Benghazi. By tying herself closely to Obama, she'll have trouble distancing herself if scandal worsens.

Why Is It So Hard to Keep the IRS Out of Politics?

Garrett Epps - The Atlantic | May 14, 2013

Government officials need a refresher course in the First Amendment "anti-retaliation" principle.

Obama's Struggles Hampering Democratic Recruitment

Alex Roarty | May 13, 2013

It's tough to persuade Democrats to run in a challenging political environment.

Benghazi, IRS Create Perfect Storm Threatening Obama's Credibility

Ron Fournier | May 13, 2013

What does it mean when a president's people can't get their stories straight?

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | May 3, 2013

This week the Sunday shows are focusing on Syria and the continuing investigation on the Boston Marathon Bombing. The specter of immigration reform will also have a role in the programming. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who hasn't ruled out a bid against Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., in 2014, will be on Meet...

A Playbook for Undoing the Sequester

Nancy Cook | April 28, 2013

When Congress voted last week to give the FAA more flexibility with its cuts, it set off a race among other special interests to push for exemptions.

Reversing the Brain Drain to Save a Home Town

Sophie Quinton | April 24, 2013

After the largest employer in southwest Ohio laid off thousands, two young friends got to work.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | April 20, 2013

Friday night's capture of the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing will be the prominent topic for the Sunday shows, including the national security implications of the attack. Sunday Meet the Press hosts Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin. Face the Nation h...

The 'Obamacare' Rollout Will Be a Bureaucratic Nightmare

Margot Sanger-Katz | April 18, 2013

When the last major government insurance plan launched in 2006, it was a disaster. The president’s health law will be even worse.

Companies Battle, With Gas Prices at Stake

Amy Harder | April 17, 2013

The lobbying fight over how much natural gas the United States should export has picked up considerably this year.

How the Government Searches for the Boston Marathon Bomber

James Kitfield | April 17, 2013

The post-9/11 record strongly suggests that the U.S. authorities will indeed get their man.

House Majority PAC Slams Sanford Over Ethics Violations in New Ad

Sarah Mimms | April 17, 2013

House Majority PAC released a blistering attack ad on Wednesday, going after former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford for going on a "taxpayer-fueled spending spree" during his time in office. The ad focuses on the $74,000 fine Sanford paid in 2010 to settle an ethics case against him for using st...

Play of the Day: What Republicans Can Learn From BuzzFeed

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | April 17, 2013

Fast forward to 3:10 to see how Buzzfeed can draw inspiration from the NRCC.

Why Those Wellness Programs Don't Work

Margot Sanger-Katz | April 11, 2013

Obama's workplace health incentive was supposed to save money and make you fit. Instead it penalizes the poor.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | April 5, 2013

North Korea, a poor jobs report and President Obama's budget take front stage this weekend on the Sunday shows. But that doesn't mean long term issues don't have prominent roles. Immigration and gun control still remain hot topics and will be a focus on the shows as well. Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer...

Has Obama Done Enough for Black Americans?

George E. Condon Jr. and Jim O’Sullivan | April 4, 2013

For many, this is still a land of unequal opportunity. A history-making president may not be enough.

13% of Americans Believe President Obama Is the Antichrist

Matt Berman | April 2, 2013

New polling shows just how many conspiracy theorists lurk among us—and what they believe.

EPA Finds Sweet Spot to Release Controversial Gas Rule

Amy Harder | March 29, 2013

After facing election-year delays, the Obama administration on Friday announced a controversial rule that requires cleaner gasoline.

Priceline's Co-Founder Explains the Secret to a Successful Startup

Sophie Quinton | March 25, 2013

Scott Case launched a billion-dollar business. Now he's trying to help others do the same as head of Startup America Partnership.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 22, 2013

The Sunday shows will cover a variety of topics this week, from the coming legal fight over same-sex marriage to President Obama's first trip to Israel as president. Check out the full listings: Sunday Meet the Press hosts New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre Face the Nat...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 15, 2013

This week's Sunday shows will focus on the rival budgets put forth by leaders from both parties. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., will be on Face the Nation, while House Speaker John Boehner will be doing a one-on-one interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz on This Week. The Sunday sh...

Dropping in the Polls, Obama Seeks to Rally the Grassroots

Beth Reinhard | March 13, 2013

The president delivered a pep talk to supporters of his new advocacy group trying to lift a gridlock-defying agenda of immigration reform, gun control, and climate change.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 8, 2013

Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., 13-hour filibuster is sure to be a hot topic on the Sunday shows this weekend, though Paul himself does not currently appear in the lineup for any of the programs. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, meanwhile, will be on six Sunday shows, pulling off a bilingual "Full Ginsburg." He'll be on "Meet the Press," "Face the Nation," "Fox News Sunday," "This Week," "State of the Union" and Univision's "Al Punto." Bush will talk about his new book, as well as the challenges surrounding immigration and, of course, his potential presidential aspirations. Check out the full listings after the jump.

The Stock Market Is Back! The American People...Not So Much.

Matt Phillips and Quartz | March 5, 2013

Since the bleakest hours of early 2009, the stock market has clawed, scampered and inched higher—with some notable slips. Now that venerable equity market metric—the Dow Jones Industrial Average—has summited 14,164.53, its all-time highest close last seen way back on Oct. 9, 2007.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 1, 2013

With President Obama and congressional Republicans unable reach a deal to avoid budget sequestration, both parties will send representatives to the Sunday Shows to discuss the impact of the cuts and cast blame. Speaker John Boehner will give the House GOP's perspective on Meet the Press, while Dire...

Which Minority Passes More AP Math Tests?

Jody Brannon | February 26, 2013

The number of minority high school students taking Advanced Placement classes has risen fourfold in a decade, but college aspirants of color, especially from low-income families, continue to significantly lag white students.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | February 22, 2013

With one week before budget sequestration takes effect, the nation's governors are converging on D.C. for the winter meetings of the National Governors Association, and several of them will be on the Sunday shows. Meet the Press will have Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Pat...

Protesters Disrupt Deficit-Reduction Breakfast

Niraj Chokshi | February 19, 2013

At least five protesters interrupted a Politico breakfast on deficit reduction Tuesday morning, demanding tax and employment equity.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | February 15, 2013

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough will make his first round of Sunday Show visits since being named chief of staff. He'll appear on Meet the Press, Face the Nation and This Week to discuss the White House's upcoming policy goals. This Week also hosts Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., for an exclusi...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | February 8, 2013

This weekend the Sunday shows will look ahead to President Obama's State of the Union address, which is scheduled for Tuesday night. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will appear on Fox News Sunday to discuss Obama's legislative goals. Freshman Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., will preview the president's...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | February 1, 2013

This week's slate of Sunday shows will feature reaction to Defense Secretary-designate Chuck Hagel's marathon confirmation hearing, as well as some discussion previewing the Super Bowl. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be on...

Immigration Reform Ramping Up This Week

January 28, 2013

CongressWhite HouseNational SecurityPoliticsEnergyEconomy & BudgetHealth Care TOP FIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM RAMPING UP THIS WEEK. Concerted immigration reform efforts begin this week, with President Obama unveiling a proposal and a bipartisan group of lawmakers agreeing on a set of principles...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | January 25, 2013

This week's Sunday shows will look back on President Obama's second inauguration and preview the coming battles in Congress. Meet the Press will host Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., in an exclusive interview, followed by a a panel featuring NAACP CEO Ben Jealous and incoming Heritage Foundation President...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | January 18, 2013

The Sunday shows will preview President Obama's second term this week on the eve of the inauguration. White House adviser David Plouffe will appear on Face the Nation, This Week, Fox News Sunday and State of the Union to discuss the challenges ahead in Obama's second term. Meet the Press will host...

At Retreat, House Republicans Hope to 'Turn Things Around'

Billy House | January 16, 2013

Will motivational speeches from the CEO of Dominos Pizza and the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest help House Republicans in an effort to use adversity to their advantage and turn things around in Washington?

The Inaugural Poet—a Gay Cuban-American Named After Nixon—Finds Inspiration in His Identity

Christopher Snow Hopkins | January 16, 2013

Like President Obama, poet Richard Blanco has been tormented by questions of race and identity.

Harry Reid Pours Cold Water on Assault Weapons Ban

Shane Goldmacher | January 14, 2013

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid downplayed the chances of the Senate renewing an assault-weapons ban and called for a "cautious" approach to gun control.

Guantanamo Prison, 11 Years On -- PICTURES

Chet Susslin | January 11, 2013

Jay Rockefeller Retirement Brings the Old Money, Big Fame Era to an End

Matthew Cooper | January 11, 2013

Jay Rockefeller’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection in 2014 marks the end of an era in American politics.

Lots of Holdovers on DCCC Staff

Alex Roarty | January 9, 2013

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s retention of so many staffers from the last election cycle indicates that, by and large, House Democrats were happy with a performance that saw them gain eight seats last year. Here's the DCCC staff announcement.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | January 4, 2013

On the heels of a fiscal cliff deal, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will head to Meet the Press, Face the Nation and This Week to discuss the deal. He'll also talk about the upcoming challenges to the new Congress. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will be on Face the Nation talking about...

Study: Blacks and Latinos Take Longer to Complete STEM Doctoral Degrees

Rosa Ramirez | January 2, 2013

African-American and Hispanic students typically take more time to earn a doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering, and math than nonminorities, delaying the time these groups enter the workforce and potentially costing them future earnings.

Congress Pushes to Prevent Spike in Milk Prices from 'Dairy Cliff'

Niraj Chokshi | December 31, 2012

It was one of the best-received bits of news on Sunday, a day that saw little progress in talks to avert the fiscal cliff: Congress may yet avoid the “dairy cliff.”

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | December 28, 2012

With the edge of the fiscal cliff in full view, President Obama will appear on Meet the Press Sunday. Obama hasn't been on Meet the Press, the highest rated of the Sunday shows, since September 20, 2009. The other Sunday shows will also focus on the fiscal cliff as well as look forward to 2013. Sen...

Lessons From Snail Mail

Gwen Ifill | December 28, 2012

Working a holiday week means having no more excuses. So my desk, which had turned into the place where election-year research goes to die, needed my attention.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | December 21, 2012

The Sunday shows will focus heavily on the fiscal cliff and on the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre heads to Meet the Press, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Lindsey Graham, S.C., and Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, will be on the show analyzing the gun control debate. N...

Should the U.S. Do More to Arm Yemen's Military?

Kevin Baron | June 4, 2012

Yemeni military officers captured by al-Qaida fighters complained in a recent PBS Frontline report that they were outgunned and out-supplied by the terrorist organization. The U.S. is increasingly active across a spectrum counterterrorism operations in Yemen, and has provided its military more than $300 million worth of aid. But the U.S. provided small arms, pickup trucks, and helicopter spare parts, in addition to "non-lethal" aid. No arms have come from Washington since last year. The Senate has approved the Pentagon's request to restart $75 million in aid, but that may not be approved until the end of the year. Should the U.S. consider doing more to arm Yemen's military sooner? Is the drone and secretive counterterrorism campaign good enough?

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