In just four months, Republicans have shifted their Obamacare strategy from “repeal” to “repeal and replace.” That’s a twist in tone and policy ahead of the 2014-midterm elections that recognizes the public’s weariness of
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Christie on Bridge Closure: ‘I Had Nothing to Do With This’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie reasserted on Monday that he had no advance knowledge of efforts to close lanes on the George Washington Bridge for political reasons, following allegations by a former political appointee that …
Former Second Lady Joan Mondale Dies
Her husband Walter Mondale served as vice president under Jimmy Carter
Democrats in Senate Pressure Barack Obama as Election Approaches
Trade is the least of their disagreements, as Dems worry about losing the Senate
White House Punts On NFL Tax Question
President Barack Obama has repeatedly advocated making the federal tax code “fairer” for Americans, but his White House is staying out of the fray when it comes to calls for the federal government to remove one super-sized tax …
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Warns Time Is Running Out To Lift Debt Ceiling
Says U.S. will be unable to pay its bills past end of February if Congress doesn’t raise debt ceiling
Chris Christie Will Speak At CPAC 2014
Vote of confidence in embattled New Jersey governor after last year’s snub
Morning Must Reads: February 3
In the news: Bill O’Reilly interviews Obama, Janet Yellen takes over the Fed, U.S. and E.U. to offer financial aid to Ukraine, and will NJ Gov. Christie’s scandal hurt donations to the Republican Governors Association?
Why the U.S. Military Can’t Kill the Benghazi Attackers With a Drone Strike
Even if they could be found, the U.S. has effectively tied its own hands
GOP Leaders Rally Around Chris Christie
Paul Ryan, Rudy Giuliani and Bobby Jindal lend support to New Jersey governor
Report: Clinton Opposes New Iran Sanctions
Former Secretary of State reportedly favors letting negotiations proceed
Democrats Target Christie With Online Super Bowl Ad
Ad recaps ‘precipitous decline of Christie’s political standing,’ says DNC
Christie Goes On The Offensive Over Bridge Scandal Claims
Aides badmouth former ally David Wildstein in e-mail countering allegations about Christie’s role in scandal