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Obama's gun action looks to shut down gun show loophole
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 06:50 PM
President Obama will announce Tuesday that he's issuing an executive action aimed at closing the so-called gun-show loophole that gun sellers have used to avoid registering as dealers, and to circumvent rules requiring dealers to check customers' backgrounds.
The executive action will clarify that it doesn't matter if a business is conducted from a store, a gun show or online. "If you're in the...
Harry Reid demands retirement 'slush fund,' FEC defers
By Paul Bedard
01/04/16 06:30 PM
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is seeking to use $600,000 in campaign and political action committee funds to cover his expenses after leaving office.
Republicans urge Obama to impose sanctions for Iran missile tests
01/04/16 06:15 PM
Senators criticized the Obama administration for delaying sanctions, saying it sets a bad precedent.
Census: Immigrant population to double to 78M, 25% of U.S
By Paul Bedard
01/04/16 06:13 PM
The uncontrolled wave of immigration is set to surge over 700 percent, a massive population spike equal to adding 25 cities the size of Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Census.
Obama: Gun measures will be 'entirely consistent' with Second Amendment
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 05:30 PM
The president's recommendations are expected to focus on expanded background checks for people who buy guns.
Editor calls on Obama to release surveillance info
By Rudy Takala
01/04/16 05:18 PM
"Imagine what would happen if Netanyahu turned out to be more forthcoming with Congress than Obama has been."
Clinton campaigns swings back at Rubio
01/04/16 05:16 PM
Rubio promised he would remind Clinton of her misdeeds if he becomes the GOP presidential nominee.
Christie and Rubio supporters take off the gloves
01/04/16 05:16 PM
A super PAC supporting Rubio released two ads slamming the New Jersey governor.
New Cruz ad: Republicans must act like Obama
01/04/16 04:49 PM
"Barack Obama sticks by his principles. It's time for Republicans to stand by ours," Cruz says in the ad.
Grassley challenges Obama: Fix mental health before targeting guns
By Paul Bedard
• 12/31/15 05:43 PM
NRA builds citizen army to fight anti-gun 'extremists, gun-hating politicians'
By Paul Bedard
• 01/03/16 11:17 PM
State says 'technical issues' holding up Iran sanctions
01/04/16 04:37 PM
John Kirby assured reporters that the U.S. is not done sanctioning Iran.
State: U.S. not looking to mediate Iran, Saudi fight
01/04/16 04:34 PM
"If you're asking if we were trying to become the mediator of this, the answer is no," he added.
Earnest says GOP not serious about tackling mental health
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 04:23 PM
The White House spokesman says that GOP efforts to gut Obamacare run counter to that goal.
Republicans urge Obama not to lift sanctions on Iran
01/04/16 04:23 PM
Sen. Pat Toomey and former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge urged the White House to abandon the deal.
The state of Obama's promises
01/04/16 04:00 PM
Many vows were dead on arrival, while others stalled, victims of the animosity between Obama and GOPers.
The next step in choking off Islamic State's bank account
01/04/16 03:59 PM
While military means can be an effective way to reduce the power of a terrorist group, Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., said money for a terrorist organization "is like air."
"Without it, they can't survive," he told the Washington Examiner.
Fitzpatrick said members of the House Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, which he chairs, are working on bipartisan legislation to stem the...
Liberal Democrat sued by Boehner will not seek 15th term
01/04/16 03:51 PM
Rep. Jim McDermott has been one of the most liberal voices on healthcare.
Senate panel to vote on FDA nominee
By Robert King
01/04/16 03:30 PM
Committee has scheduled a Jan. 12 vote on the nomination of Robert Califf as FDA chief.
BuzzFeed punked by bogus Bundy lawsuit
By Becket Adams
01/04/16 03:05 PM
The lawsuit was filed by a man named David Rothrock. Bundy was merely included as a plaintiff.
Editorials
A few thoughts on Trump's first TV ad
01/04/16 03:04 PM
Trump's ad tries to attract voters by telling them he's the candidate who will go the furthest on security.
Clinton promises to take $2 billion from Pentagon to pay for research
01/04/16 02:50 PM
Democratic front-runner touted a plan to ramp up federal funding for Alzheimer's research.
White House: Obama not closely monitoring Oregon standoff
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 02:40 PM
Spokesman said the matter is for local law enforcement agencies to handle.
Cruz promises to repeal Obama executive order on guns
By Al Weaver
01/04/16 02:27 PM
As president, Cruz says he would rescind every "illegal and unconstitutional executive action."
White House refuses to explain delay in Iran sanctions
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 02:18 PM
Iran has twice defied U.N. resolutions and tested ballistic missiles since the nuclear deal was reached.
Clinton insiders relied on Rubio to get controversial nominee confirmed
01/04/16 02:10 PM
After voting against the nomination, Rubio worked to convince his GOP colleagues to support Aponte nomination.
Unconstitutionality Index: Obama issues 39 rules for every law
By Paul Bedard
01/04/16 01:54 PM
The Obama administration issued 39 regulations for every law passed in 2015, boosting its average to 35 new rules per bill.
CBO: Obamacare repeal bill would save more money
By Robert King
01/04/16 01:49 PM
The GOP's effort to repeal Obamacare would save up to $42 billion more than originally thought.
Manufacturers endorse TPP after 'careful analysis'
By Sean Higgins
01/04/16 01:45 PM
The Trans-Pacific Partnership faces a tough road in Congress.
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Ryan warns Obama against taking executive action on guns
01/04/16 01:44 PM
Ryan said he believes Obama is "subverting the legislative branch," by proposing stricter gun laws.
Cruz, Rubio backers spar over fantasy football
01/04/16 01:41 PM
A super PAC supporting Cruz released a new televised ad on Monday which will air in early primary states.
DNC slams Trump's 'offensive' TV ad
01/04/16 01:37 PM
Trump's TV ad uses "xenophobia" and "fear mongering" to court supporters, the DNC said.
Justice Dept. sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal
01/04/16 01:21 PM
Lawsuit says German automaker violated the Clean Air Act with software installed in 600,000 U.S. vehicles.
Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary: 'Everything she touched she made better'
01/04/16 12:59 PM
Bill Clinton pushed back against claims that his wife lacks a track record of significant accomplishments.
Democrats: Repealing Obamacare a 'toxic dead-end idea' from GOP
01/04/16 12:10 PM
The House will vote this week on a Senate-passed bill to repeal much of the law.
Anonymous targets Trump, Turkey and others
By Rudy Takala
01/04/16 12:05 PM
The hacking group takes credit for a series of cyberattacks over the weekend, saying it targeted ISIS.
Rubio: Clinton a 'liar' over Benghazi attack
01/04/16 11:44 AM
"No one in the mainstream media has the courage to call her out for it," Rubio will say.
Poll: Government is the biggest problem for second straight year
By Kelly Cohen
01/04/16 11:17 AM
About 16 percent say some aspect of the United States' government is the country's chief problem.
Editorials
Trump warns: 'Soon you won't be able to get guns'
01/04/16 10:50 AM
Trump accused Obama of side-stepping Congress. "It's supposed to be negotiated," Trump said.
Commissioner: FEC power grabs are the real 'dysfunction'
By Rudy Takala
01/04/16 10:14 AM
The Federal Election Commission was formed by Congress in 1975 to regulate federal campaign spending limits. As Supreme Court decisions have loosened limits on campaign spending over the past decade, the role of the agency in regulating political speech has become an increasingly contentious issue.
By law, the commission is divided evenly between Republicans and Democrats, which means that any...
Bush unveils new ad in N.H.
01/04/16 10:13 AM
The new ad features remarks Bush made on the campaign trail in South Carolina last year.
Ryan: Obama 'subverting' Congress on gun control executive action
By Paul Bedard
01/04/16 09:35 AM
In advance of President Obama's latest effort to restrict the Second Amendment, House Speaker Paul Ryan assailed the White House for subverting Congress by taking executive action.
Republicans' Mideast policy is Obama 2.0
01/04/16 09:20 AM
GOP presidential candidates would do much the same as Obama against Islamic State and Iran.
Obama to hold gun control town hall Thursday on CNN
01/04/16 09:13 AM
Obama is expected to develop an executive order on expanding background checks for purchases at gun shows.
Trump: Obama acts alone on guns because he 'doesn't like people'
01/04/16 08:54 AM
Trump said Obama isn't working hard enough to get Congress to agree to some path forward on gun control.
Report: Trump unveils first TV campaign ad and promises to 'cut the head off ISIS'
01/04/16 08:47 AM
The Washington Post report gave more details on Trump's plans to spend $2 million per week on TV campaign ads.
Obama changes tone, not strategy, on Islamic State
By Nicole Duran
01/04/16 08:15 AM
Since the San Bernardino mass shooting, frequency of statements has changed. But tactics haven't.


