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TRR: Report from Egypt says the fix is in for the military
A report from the Egyptian press, linked on presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik's Facebook page, suggests that the junta-approved former prime minister has won the race for president of Egypt.
Obama hits Romney for 'outsourcing' jobs overseas
President Obama on Friday accused Mitt Romney of overseeing businesses that sent jobs overseas when he ran Bain Capital — the private equity firm that helped build the credentials Mr. Romney said make him the right man to rebuild the U.S. economy.
WISER: Attack of the drones
The use of unmanned aircraft systems or drones along the U.S. border with Mexico has been well-documented, but a recent law and actions by the Federal Aviation Administration have raised concerns that drones could soon be employed nationwide to monitor civilians.
Poll: Obama immigration policy could hurt him in Michigan
A new poll of Michigan voters suggests President Obama's new deportation halt for young illegal immigrants hurts him slightly more than it helps him in a state that is suddenly seen as in play in November's elections.
PICKET: David Brock super PAC provides cover for its donors and Obama
However, two years later, the Obama campaign is finding that donations bundled so neatly by high dollar fundraisers are not coming in as easily. so President Obama’s campaign turned to Super PACs that Obama once vilified and the Obama campaign’s super PAC, Priorities USA, according to USA Today, can team up with another super PAC known as American Bridge 21st Century, a super PAC started by Media Matters founder and president David Brock.
Michelle Obama to lead delegation to the Olympics
First lady Michelle Obama will lead a presidential delegation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London next month, the White House announced Friday.
Rick Scott counters Romney and Obama economic messages
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Friday his state's economy is booming — a message the Romney campaign is reluctant to hear — but said the way he achieved that was through cutting taxes and slashing red tape.
Insurers: Small businesses won't offer coverage under health law
Nearly two-thirds of insurance executives believe that most small businesses won't offer their employees health coverage when President Obama's health care law is fully in effect five years from now.
PICKET: Gohmert to Holder: Can't make same 'inadvertent' claim more than once
Gohmert Challenges Justice Department on Attorney General Holder’s “inadvertent” claim to Senate Judiciary Committee
New Obama ad makes direct appeal to women
Pivoting away from negative messages about Mitt Romney's record in business and as Massachusetts governor, the Obama campaign Thursday released the first in a series of TV ads that will focus on the positive — his commitment to women and families.
Boehner: White House involved in 'Fast and Furious' cover-up
House Speaker John A. Boehner said President Obama's use of executive privilege in his administration's refusal to turn over documents regarding the "Fast and Furious" gunrunning operation is proof the White House is involved in a cover-up.
Pelosi: GOP attacks on Holder stem from voter suppression
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Republican attacks over Attorney General Eric H. Holder is a ploy to distract him from investigating voter suppression in states.
Rubio: Holder should resign
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said that it is time for Attorney General Eric Holder to go, joining a growing chorus of Republicans who are angered by Mr. Holder's continued refusal to turn over documents related to the department's botched "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation.
RNC fundraising surpasses 2011
The Republican National Committee is a money-raising rock star this year. It has $60.8 million in cash on hand, raised $34.3 million in receipts this month and has generated contributions of $81.3 million so far in 2012, according to figures it reported to the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday.
PICKET: (VIDEO) Obama's and Holder's contradictory fast and furious time line
President Barack Obama asserted executive privilege moments before the House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday sat down to discuss the contempt charge against Attorney General Eric Holder relating to his non-compliance to the committee's subpoena for thousands of documents regarding the botched gun-walking operation known as "fast and furious."
U.S. (with Terps' Layman) earns under-18 FIBA Americas title
Americans win five games in five days, cap run with defeat of Brazil
Romney 'retreat' will not include Rubio
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will hold an exclusive retreat this weekend for an elite group of his closest supporters and donors with one notable absence: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Tommy Thompson holds leads in Wisconsin Senate poll
Former GOP Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson holds an 8-percentage-point lead over Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in a hypothetical matchup for the Badger State's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a new independent poll.
