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Tight three-way race in Dem primary for NYC mayor: poll
After his political career was left for dead two years ago, numbers for former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, have ticked up slightly coming in a new poll for the party's primary for New York City Mayor.
Bipartisan Senate group forges student loan proposal
A bipartisan group of senators on Thursday will propose a compromise bill on student loan rates — a bid to end a stalemate that, if unresolved, would allow rates to double on Monday.
Pelosi on Bachmann react to gay marriage rulings: 'Who cares?'
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was visibly pleased with Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage — and she didn't seem to think much of what Rep. Michele Bachmann had to say about them.
Sen. Harry Reid: No deal in sight on student loans
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled Wednesday his chamber is nowhere close to striking a deal on student-loan rates, which are set to double on Monday.
Obama approval craters in Ohio
President Obama's job approval rating in Ohio has hit an all-time low among surveys done by Quinnipiac University, with 40 percent of voters approving and 57 percent disapproving of his job performance.
Sen. Rand Paul heading to South Carolina, an early primary state, Friday
Sen. Rand Paul is heading to South Carolina to headline a barbecue hosted by the state Republican party Friday.
Manchin: Obama climate plan 'really a war on America'
Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, denounced President Obama's newly-unveiled plan to combat climate change as a "war on coal" Tuesday.
Obama job approval underwater; 61 percent of independents disapprove: poll
President Obama's approval rating sits at 43 percent, with 51 percent of registered voters and 61 percent of independent voters disapproving of his job performance, according to a new poll from Fox News.
Putin is punking Obama so bad 'that it's dangerous': Giuliani
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani lambasted President Obama's handling of NSA leaker Edward Snowden as Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has no plans to turn him over to the U.S. despite missives from the administration.
Rep. Keith Ellison: GOP has chance to 'rebrand' with reaction to voting rights ruling
And, you, there's no doubt that on the Dem side, we're ready to get to work."
Weiner jumps to lead among Democrats in NYC's mayoral race: poll
From disgraced former congressman to Hizzoner? A new poll puts former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, at the front of the pack in the crowded race to be the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral contest.
GOP senator says Obama climate plan may 'tarnish' EPA pick
A Republican senator says President Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency will face an uphill road to confirmation, based on what she's said about the president's new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Giffords, Kelly announce national tour to promote gun control
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Democrat, and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, announced Tuesday that they will begin a week-long tour on July 1 to promote gun-purchase background check legislation and show potential swing voters in the U.S. Senate it's in their interest to support such a measure.
White House eyes Hollywood to promote Obamacare: report
A representative of Eva Longoria, John Legend and other Hollywood stars says that he's in talks with the Obama administration on helping promote the president's health care overhaul — and that his clients are "looking at ways to be involved."
Report: Bolton being 'encouraged' to weigh 2016 presidential run
Add former Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton to potential contenders for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, apparently.
