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Sequester jitters: Defense cuts could hit Democratic districts the worst
The analysis shows that Democratic congressional districts will be harder hit by the military cuts than Republican districts,
Top dog: Marines welcome their newest bulldog, Chesty
He's only 9 weeks old but already has entered recruit training. That would be "Chesty," the pedigreed English bulldog and future Marine Corps mascot, who has arrived at Marine Barracks in Washington.
Obama on immigration: 'The problem is … I'm not the emperor of the United States'
When asked specifically what he would do to make sure more families weren't deported, President Obama replied, "I'm the president of the United States, I'm not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute laws that are passed."
Poll: It's OK for a First Lady to have an outside job but not a government salary
A timely new C-SPAN poll reveals that 65 percent of American voters say it's acceptable for a First Lady to hold an outside job.
Here come the "Ben Carson for President" t-shirts
The warm glow of public appeal for Dr. Carson is growing after his recent provocative speech at the National Prayer Breakfast before an audience that included President Obama.
Russia's foreign minister ignoring John Kerry?
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland was asked by a reporter during a press conference on Thursday if Secretary of State John Kerry has heard from back from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov after several days attempting to reach him.
Did you forget? Look here for free, instant GOP Valentine's Day Cards
The Republican National Committee confabulates electronic Valentine's Day cards every year, whether it's a good year or a bad year.
Ron Paul heads for national radio
Former presidential hopeful and straight-talking libertarian hero Ron Paul makes his national radio debut in mid-March.
DOD announces the 'Distinguished Warfare Medal'
The new Distinguished Warfare Medal is meant to provide DOD-wide recognition for "extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor in combat."
Cultural moment: Ted Nugent gave Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee a hug
There was a somewhat extraordinary moment backstage at the U.S. Capitol when rock icon and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent gave Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee a warm hug.
The press guzzles up Rubio's 'Water-gate'
The sip heard 'round the world lasted four seconds, but gleeful journalists spent hours cobbling together clever accounts of Mr. Rubio's on-camera refreshment.
PHOTO: Ted Nugent and Rep. Steve Stockman on their way to the State of the Union address
Rock icon and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent and Rep. Steve Stockman have a friendly moment before they head to the State of the Union address.
Palin: 'I'm having coffee with Elvis.'
Both Sarah Palin and mainstream news media are tweaking The Washington Post after one of its writers ran afoul of parody.
Mainstream media mum on Menendez prostitution scandal
Allegations of shady campaign contributors and prostitutes are usually the ingredients of a political scandal that send the media into a feeding frenzy. Unless the figure is a Democrat.
Majority of Americans approve of drone strikes
While U.S. drone strikes have faced new scrutiny in recent weeks, a majority of the public continues to support the program.
