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PICKET: Report - Israel says Obama admin 'had not informed' them of upcoming U.S. talks with Iran (UPDATED)
The New York Times is reporting the Obama administration and Iran have agreed to direct one on one talks regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Romney has $55M cash advantage
With two weeks before election day, Mitt Romney's team has $55 million more than President Obama's in the bank, according to new filings detailing the campaigns and parties' fiscal standing as of October 1.With two weeks before election day, Mitt Romney's team has nearly 50 percent more in the bank than President Obama – an advantage of $55 million – according to new filings detailing the campaigns' and parties' fiscal standing as of October 1.
Absent Rep. Jackson surfaces, asks supporters for patience
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been undergoing treatment for bipolar depression, told supporters this weekend in an automated phone call that he is "healing," but is not yet ready to return to work and asked for patience from his suburban Chicago constituents.
Halftime: N.C. State 10, Maryland 3
Running through the notable highlights and lowlights of a costly first half
Justin Gilbert likely to start; Sal Conaboy dressed for Terps
A few pregame notes from College Park
Five game-day predictions: Navy-Indiana
Things to keep an eye out for as the Mids play host to the Hoosiers
Utah newspaper endorses Obama over Romney
One of Utah's largest newspapers, located in the heart of Mormon country, has endorsed President Obama over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Pro-Obama super PAC to bring back Bain attacks
A super PAC that has spent more than $35 million to promote President Obama's re-election campaign is renewing its efforts to hit Republican challenger Mitt Romney over his time at Bain Capital, according to a memo released Saturday.
Obama cites gains in housing market, urges Congress to help homeowners
President Obama said an improving housing market would be even better if Congress would act on his proposals to provide more assistance for underwater homeowners.
Lee Iacocca, who backed Democrats in 2004 and 2008, endorses Mitt Romney
Retired auto executive Lee Iacocca, credited with saving Chrysler in the 1980s, has endorsed Mitt Romney.
Dick Morris predicts an Obama-Iran 'October surprise'
Political guru Dick Morris predicted Saturday that the White House will announce an "October surprise" — a deal with Iran over nuclear inspections before the Nov. 6 election.
Five game-day predictions: Maryland-N.C. State
What to expect from the Terps and the Wolfpack
Fox News poll: Romney leads in Florida, trails in Ohio
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has seized momentum in the key swing state of Florida but still trails President Obama in Ohio, according to a poll released Friday.
Gallup: Americans say Obama won second presidential debate
More than half of Americans think President Obama rebounded from a lackluster debate performance earlier this month to beat Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Tuesday's presidential debate, according to a survey released Friday.
Maryland soccer enjoys "great night on many levels"
No. 1 Terps upend No. 2 North Carolina, 1-0
Obama's campaign grows to nearly 1,000 employees
The Obama campaign's staff grew to an army of just under 1,000, an increase of 10 percent over the last month, records showed Friday.
PICKET: Illinois pol wants $55,000 for unpaid Obama 2008 campaign rally
The Obama campaign still owes $55,000 in police overtime costs from a 2008 Obama campaign rally, says Springfield Alderman Frank Edwards.
MILLER: Gun owners’ election
Former Supreme CourtJustice John Paul Stevens demonstrated the importance of America’s upcoming presidential choice as he spoke Monday to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Justice Stevens told the assembled gun grabbers of the urgent need for Congress to adopt laws restricting the right to keep and bear arms.
MILLER: Obama’s big gun slip
President Obama is in a fix over firearms. He needs to win undecided voters in the swing states to be re-elected, but these areas are largely pro-gun. So after years of trying to dodge the issue, Mr. Obama let it slip in Tuesday’s presidential debate that he’d push a gun ban in a second term. It’s a revelation that could sway the election.
Obama bundlers brought $40M+ last quarter
At least $180 million of the money President Obama — and likely much more — has raised has been collected by 758 "bundlers" who collect money from wealthy friends and associates, and who the campaign closely monitors and honors for their efforts.
