Marco Rubio wants to sell the GOP on a path to citizenship for undocumented Americans. So why is his mom calling?
Marco Rubio, Republican Savior
TIME’s photo editors take you to freshman Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s most memorable moments. Rubio is the subject of TIME’s cover story this week, “The Republican Savior.”
On Immigration, Conservative Mastermind Kris Kobach Is Not Backing Down
Kobach, the architect of Arizona’s SB 1070, opposes amnesty for undocumented workers.
Why John Brennan’s Confirmation Hearing May Not Be High Drama
The most anticipated confirmation hearing in recent memory may end up being among the least satisfying
Why Republicans Can’t Stay Mad at Fox News
Surprise! Despite Fox fallout, Republicans are still more likely to trust the “fair and balanced” network over competitors.
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The Anti-Defamation League’s House of Cards
House of Cards appropriately called out the Anti-Defamation League for devaluing the currency of Anti-Semitism. (UPDATE)
59%
— Percentage of Republicans who want a path for undocumented immigrants to become citizens or legal residents, according to a new Gallup poll.
10 Questions Senators Should Ask CIA-Nominee John Brennan
If Brennan were sitting in front of me, I wouldn’t let him go until he answered these 10 questions.
“My greatest concern today is that we are putting our national security at risk by lurching from budget crisis to budget crisis.”
— Outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta at Georgetown University this morning.
Gay Controversies Tempered as National Prayer Breakfast Returns
President Obama will offer his first major remarks to America’s faith community since he announced his support for gay marriage last May
Shoe Thrown at Iran President in Cairo
Ahmadinejad is the first Iranian President to visit Egypt since Tehran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
Ashley Judd Targeted in Withering New Ad
A new ad takes aim at actress Ashley Judd, who is reportedly considering a run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky
$ 2 Billion
— How much the United States Postal Service will save per year by eliminating its Saturday mail service. The Associated Press reported that the change will be implemented in August.