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Obama calls for lowered flags, cancels music event amid Navy Yard shooting
Out of respect for the victims of Monday's Navy Yard massacre, the Obama administration has canceled the "Musica Latina" event, scheduled to take place at the White House on Monday night.
Terry McAuliffe continues cash advantage in Virginia governor's race
Democrat Terry McAuliffe raised approximately $7.4 million in July and August compared to $5.7 million for Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II and holds a better than 2-to-1 advantage in cash on hand for the stretch run of the Virginia governor's race.
Ron Paul: Opposition to Syria strike marks 'sea change' in U.S. foreign policy
Former Rep. Ron Paul said the opposition to President Obama's calls for a military strike against Syria could signal a shift away from the military adventurism that has dominated U.S. foreign policy.
Christie up big in bid for 2nd term as N.J. governor: Poll
A new poll shows that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is holding onto a 20-point lead in his re-election bid — putting the Republican on strong footing heading into the homestretch of the gubernatorial race.
Congress stays close to home when begging for money
Congress doesn't wander far when it wants to raise money, according to a new Sunlight Foundation report that says most of the action happens within three blocks of the Capitol.
Russian official mocks Navy Yard shooting
A Russian official blasted "American exceptionalism" in a tweet Monday morning, saying the deadly shooting at Washington's Navy Yard confirms the worst about the U.S.
Stocks rise as Summers withdraws
Wall Street responded euphorically Monday morning to the news that former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers withdrew from the race to become head of the Federal Reserve.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren pushes Janet Yellen for top Fed post
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said Monday she hopes President Obama will choose Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen as the first woman to run the nation's central bank.
Most Americans approve of John Kerry's job performance: poll
Six in 10 Americans approve of Secretary of State John Kerry's job performance, notching him a better rating than either President Obama or Vice President Joseph R. Biden, a new poll shows.
Hillary Clinton remains leader of the Democratic pack for primary: poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appears to be the Democratic frontrunner for the 2016 presidential primary election, even though she hasn't officially announced that she is running, a new CNN/ORC International survey reported Monday.
Obama notes 50th anniversary of Birmingham church bombing
On the 50th anniversary of the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., President Obama said Sunday the "horrific" deaths of four black girls helped to spur the civil rights movement.
Obama tees off with ESPN's Kornheiser, Wilbon for second time in two months
President Obama is once again on the golf course with ESPN commentators Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon.
GOP on the rise in new poll
A new poll out Friday offered some encouraging news to Republicans looking to hold their majority in the House and reclaim power in the Senate next year, with a newly-released NBC/Wall Street Journal poll finding growing support for the GOP several key policy issues.
Vitter wants Reid, Boxer investigated by ethics panel over threats to revive call girl scandal
Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana has asked the Senate's ethics committee to investigate Sen. Barbara Boxer — who happens to chair the panel — and Majority Leader Harry Reid for reportedly drafting legislation that would tie an Obamacare-related vote to past acts by lawmakers, a measure that would dredge up Mr. Vitter's prostitution scandal from years ago as payback for meddling with the health care law.
D.C. congresswoman encouraged by new criticism of Redskins name
The District of Columbia's sole voice in Congress said Friday she is "encouraged" by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's evolving views on whether it is appropriate for Washington's franchise, the Redskins, to have a name that many consider disparaging toward American Indians.
