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Many nations see Iran unfavorably on the cusp of its election: survey
A new survey has found that majorities in more than three dozen countries have a negative view of Iran, a nation that is preparing to elect a new president on Friday and faces near-constant scrutiny over its burgeoning nuclear program.
George W. Bush gets favorable rating for first time since 2005: poll
More Americans view former President George W. Bush favorably than unfavorably for the first time since 2005, a new poll stated.
NYC Mayor Bloomberg says public pressure will force Congress' hand on gun measures
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday he thinks public pressure will eventually overwhelm federal lawmakers who have voted against extended background checks prior to gun sales.
Sen. Tim Kaine speaks in Spanish on Senate floor, pushes immigration bill
Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, delivered a speech on the Senate floor in Spanish on Tuesday as he made his push for the chamber to pass his immigration bill.
Robert Redford challenges Obama to act on climate change
Actor Robert Redford once played a reporter who took on the White House in the 1970s — now, he's challenging President Obama to thwart climate change.
Union launches ad blitz to sway GOP on immigration
A major labor union launched a blitz of television commercials Tuesday aimed at boosting support for the immigration bill.
Sen. Wyden not too happy with intel chief Clapper
Sen. Ron Wyden is taking National Intelligence Director James Clapper to task for failing to give him a straight answer when he asked about potential snooping on Americans during an oversight hearing in March.
Former Rep. Ron Paul defends spy program leaker Edward Snowden
Former Rep. Ron Paul says the man who leaked information about secret spying programs may have broken the law, but criticism should be directed at government officials who might be skirting the limits of the law.
Americans deeply split over government spying programs: poll
A new poll finds Americans have divergent opinions on whether it is all right for the government to track telephone records in the name of fighting terrorism.
Poll: Newark Mayor Booker far ahead in N.J. Senate matchups
Newark Mayor Cory Booker enjoys a comfortable lead over Democratic rivals in New Jersey ahead of party and general elections this year to fill the Senate seat made vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg, according to a new poll.
Hillary Clinton stokes 2016 speculation with new Twitter account
Just when you thought the 2016 presidential speculation had subsided a bit, Hillary Clinton goes and joins Twitter.
Pro-Obama group highlights climate change 'deniers'
An offshoot of President Obama's 2012 political campaign has published a list of politicians — more or less a catalog of Republican lawmakers — who have denied or expressed skepticism about man-made climate change.
Rep. Todd Rokita: No government snooping without probable cause
An Indiana congressman says there should be probable cause before the government collects any data on Americans' phone calls.
Sen. Angus King of Maine unsurprised by snooping 'leaks'
Sen. Angus King evoked classic cinema on Monday in saying he was not caught off-guard by reports of highly secretive surveillance programs conducted by the U.S. government, although he does have concerns about the parameters of the snooping.
Sen. John Cornyn uses op-ed pages in bid to 'fix' immigration bill
Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn used the op-ed pages on Monday to push an amendment to the Senate immigration reform bill that, he wrote, "guarantees the results that Washington has long promised but never delivered."
