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Gov. Scott Walker is set to address the Conservative Political Action Committee in February. (AP Photo)

Scott Walker headed to CPAC

David M. Drucker · January 15, 2015 6:15 pm

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., remains the wealthiest member of Congress. In 2013, his average net worth was $448.4 million. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

A lawmaker is worth 18 times an average American household

Kelly Cohen · January 15, 2015 5:41 pm

The Obama administration unveiled new details of its plans to normalize relations with Cuba by announcing new regulations easing sanctions on the island nation that go into affect Friday. (AP Photo)

Obama admin unveils new Cuba regs

Susan Crabtree · January 15, 2015 5:07 pm

Forty percent of Americans think President Obama should have influence over the direction the nation takes, but 43 percent also feel the same about Republicans in Congress. (iStock Photo)

Americans unsure if Obama or Republicans should guide country

Kelly Cohen · January 15, 2015 4:55 pm

Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah., have launched bipartisan working groups to build support for tax reform amid dim expectations for a compromise on overhauling the outdated U.S. tax code. (AP Photo)

Hatch, Wyden form tax working groups

Joseph Lawler · January 15, 2015 4:31 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy sketched out broad outlines of an agenda for congressional Republicans as they opened a two-day policy retreat in Hershey, Pa., on Thursday. (AP Photo)

GOP leaders chart Congress’ first 100 days

David M. Drucker · January 15, 2015 4:13 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper postponed an annual winter meeting with President Obama and Mexican President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Canadian leader postpones summit with Mexico, US

Zack Colman · January 15, 2015 3:03 pm

Pope Francis said that humans are to blame for climate change, a statement that comes as the Argentinian prepares to release an encyclical on the environment that would bring the Roman Catholic Church into the global warming fray. (AP/Aaron Favila)

Energy and Environment

Pope Francis: Humans ‘majority’ cause of climate change

Zack Colman · January 15, 2015 2:31 pm

Job seekers attend a job fair in Miami Lakes, Fla.Â First-time claims for unemployment benefits rose to 316,000 for the week ending Jan. 10, the Department of Labor reported Thursday.Â (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Jobless claims rise to 316,000

Joseph Lawler · January 15, 2015 2:13 pm

"In the goal that we're setting we are making clear that we need to get reductions from existing sources," said Utech, Obama's top climate adviser.

Energy and Environment

Environmentalists push for more methane regs

Zack Colman · January 15, 2015 10:00 am

Opponents of Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba are bracing for new details of the administration's plans. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Exclusive: Obama set to unveil new Cuba regs

Susan Crabtree · January 15, 2015 10:00 am

National Security

Time may be running out for Iran deal

Charles Hoskinson · January 15, 2015 10:00 am