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Turns out that even conservatives can’t stomach the indefinite detention of a lawful U.S. resident, without charge, in an American prison. In an amicus

Robert Novak, who died of brain cancer Tuesday at age 78, is being remembered this afternoon for his long career as a hard-nosed journalist; his much-relished

Unlike previous Democratic presidential candidates, Obama has taken a cue from the state’s governor and freshman senator and launched an all-inclusive 88-county strategy with an unprecedented grassroots campaign. Ohioans have never seen anything like it.

Gov. Rick Scott (left) with Florida Senate President-Designate Don Gaetz, R-Destin (Pic via flgov.com) Though the specifics of what Florida higher education reforms might look like remains unclear, it is increasingly important to examine who might be inspiring them. While Gov

Greg Sargent reports: Two freshman Republicans — at the direction of Eric Cantor and other House GOP leaders — will introduce a bill to “direct”

The Today Show ran a groveling interview with ex-Playboy bunny and newfound alternative med-queen Jenny McCarthy on Wednesday. The text of the interview is

In an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press yesterday New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested that Detroit could be helped by a federal policy to encourage immigrants to locate there. The Associated Press reports: “Take a look at the big, old, industrial cities, Detroit, for example,” he said.

A natural gas pipeline exploded in San Bruno, Calif., Sept. 9. (Xinhua/ZUMApress.com)

It’s April 16, and in Washington this year that signifies something more than a Tea Party hangover. It’s also the date by which Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner

It’s not just Alberto Gonzales. Adam Serwer talks to John Bellinger, who served as Condoleezza Rice’s legal adviser at the State Department and the National

Two new ones from the tireless Iranian dissenter worth highlighting. First: Hospital sources - at least 1000 people injured so far by Gov in the streets

Iowa women considering an elected office, or who want to serve on local boards and commissions, will soon have an opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of politics. More importantly, the campaign training comes at a time when redistricting and state gender-balancing policies have opened up new opportunities for women. If ever there was a time for women to explore opportunities to run for public office, it’s now, says Dianne Bystrom, director of Iowa State University’s Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

Now that there are only a few banks left that haven’t repaid their TARP funds -- and many did so to get out from under Pay Czar Ken Feinberg’s pay-restricting

A federal judge today blocked the Obama administration’s efforts overturn a Bush administration rule allowing coal companies to dump their mining waste in

A new Washington Post poll in the Virginia gubernatorial race has Republican candidate Bob McDonnell jumping to a 9-point lead over Democratic candidate Creigh

The Associated Press is reporting that Gov.

The Minnesota governor’s PAC is rolling out today with a media blitz reflecting the talent of his staff (such as former Republican National Committee spokesman

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Religious conservatives are stepping up the pressure on Republicans legislators as the final week of the legislative session approaches and a proposed amendment to add a ban on gay marriage to the Minnesota Constitution appears stalled. The Minnesota Family Council threatened Republicans that any effort to stall the bill will be redefined as a vote against the bill, while the National Organization for Marriage pleaded that if the bill doesn’t go forward it will encourage “gay marriage activists.” “Contact your legislator and tell them to vote yes on the marriage amendment,” the Minnesota Family Council wrote to supporters