Congress

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was aware of the partisan spat in the U.S. over his speech — the invitation to speak March 3 was issued by the Republicans in charge of Congress without consulting with the White House — and said he did not wish to compound that furor by speaking to one party behind closed doors. (Associated Press)

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Asked how she would break with Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch said she would approach Congress with a different style — but didn't offer any of his legal stances where she took issue with him. (Associated Press)

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IRS Commissioner John Koskinen told Congress on Wednesday that he has had to take money away from answering phone calls and instead spend it on technology and personnel to carry out President Obama's health care law. (Associated Press)

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"Congress has already given the president the authority to order these military actions," White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters. (Associated Press)

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President Obama is pushing Congress to grant him fast-track trade authority, which would allow him to independently negotiate trade deals and then bring them to Congress for an up-or-down vote without amendments or filibuster. (Associated Press)

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While saying she would likely attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance before Congress, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, maintains her hope that the March event will be called off. (Associated Press)

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Splitting Congress' Support for the Israeli State Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Pope Francis is presented with a jersey by FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu in the Synod hall on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the IV Scholas Occurrentes World Educational Congress, at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Pope Francis gives his speech in the Synod hall on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the IV Scholas Occurrentes World Educational Congress, at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Retired commander of the U.S. Central Command, Gen. James Mattis, speaks before Congress. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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President Obama privately informed members of Congress that Libya "is all Secretary Clinton's matter," according to one of the recordings. Generals were concerned he was being misinformed.

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A new analysis from the Competitive Enterprise Institute tracks the toll of federal regulations, and offers a new agenda for Congress (Image from CEI)

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US President Barack Obama arrives to deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/POOL/MANDEL NGAN

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US President Barack Obama signs autographs after delivering the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/POOL/MANDEL NGAN

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US President Barack Obama signs autographs after delivering the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / POOL / MANDEL NGAN

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US President Barack Obama makes his way from the floor after delivering the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/POOL/MANDEL NGAN

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US President Barack Obama shakes hands after delivering the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/POOL/MANDEL NGAN

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