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Republican trade critics back leadership on vote

Sean Higgins · May 13, 2015 9:00 am

Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, with other Democratic leaders, speaks to the press before voting on a procedure vote for President Obama's Trade Promotion Authority bill, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, May 12. 2015. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate Dems offer deal on trade

Susan Ferrechio · May 13, 2015 1:32 am

In the letter, Murkowski wrote that a joint center would "further the important strides already made in strengthening the bond between our two countries." (Bloomberg File Photo)

Energy and Environment

Senators push for U.S.-Israel energy alliance

John Siciliano · May 12, 2015 11:21 pm

"I've been called Hitler for doing this, or at least this is like Hitler going into Poland. That's an actual quote from a hedge fund manager," President Obama said. (AP Photo)Â

Obama: I’ve been called ‘Hitler’ for trying to tax hedge fund managers

Joseph Lawler · May 12, 2015 10:49 pm

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush attends an event at the Metropolitan University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

Jeb Bush now unsure of Iraq War answer

W. James Antle III · May 12, 2015 10:37 pm

In this April 28, 2015, photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during a town hall meeting with Puerto Rico's Republican Party in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

Jeb Bush planning to skip Iowa Straw Poll

Ryan Lovelace · May 12, 2015 10:14 pm

MikeÂ Huckabee presided over multiple tax increases as a governor, which he has since defended. (AP Photo)Â

GOP presidential candidates moving toward consumption-based tax proposals

Ryan Lovelace · May 12, 2015 10:06 pm

Republicans: Dems reneged on trade deal

Susan Ferrechio · May 12, 2015 8:09 pm

"There is evidence that the ... policy is becoming less effective over time," the FDA wrote. "In addition, the policy is perceived by some as discriminatory." (Getty)

Gay men may be allowed to donate blood

Paige Winfield Cunningham · May 12, 2015 7:43 pm

"A national Renewable Electricity Standard will help slow utility rate increases and boost private investment in states â¦ all while combating climate change," said Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., who led the charge to pass a Renewable Electricity Standard when he served in the House.Â (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Energy and Environment

Dems renew push for renewables mandate

John Siciliano · May 12, 2015 7:33 pm

Democrats block Obama on trade

Susan Ferrechio · May 12, 2015 7:14 pm

US soldiers unload Huey helicopters from a US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III after the same landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 3, 2015. (AP Photo)

National Security

Marine helicopter in Nepal rescue effort missing

Tara Copp · May 12, 2015 7:13 pm