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Kerry, McCain Allied in Expanding U.S. Role in Middle East
Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) are working together to expand the U.S.' role in the Arab Spring. The partnership is notable because Kerry and McCain have often clashed on foreign policy issues throughout their long Senate careers.
Pawlenty: Obama, GOP Both Wrong on Middle East
Former Minnesota Governor and GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty took aim at both President Obama and fellow Republicans on Tuesday in a foreign policy speech delivered at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Sunday Talk Show Roundup: Debt Ceiling, Afghanistan, Libya, and Bachmann
The main topic of the Sunday talk shows was the debate over raising the nation's debt ceiling. Obama's announced Afghanistan troop withdrawal, the two votes on Libya in the House, and Michele Bachmann's strong showing in a new Iowa poll rounded out the rest of the top stories.
Bachmann, Romney Tie for Lead in Iowa
Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney are statistically tied for the lead in a new poll in Iowa. The news represents more of a blow to Tim Pawlenty than Romney, however.
Pelosi Seeks More Influence in Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Nancy Pelosi, leader of the House Democrats, would like a seat at the table during deliberations over raising the nation's debt limit.
Census: Most Babies Now Minorites; Black Families Mostly Led by Single Moms
The U.S. Census Bureau confirmed this week that more than half of children under age 2 are of a minority race or ethnicity. The change was expected as the Census Bureau previously estimated the U.S. would be majority minority by 2050.
GOP Presidential Candidates Speak at National Right to Life Convention
Presidential candidates seeking to become the Republican nominee to face President Obama in next year's election spoke at the National Right to Life Committee convention on Friday. Rick Santorum received the most enthusiastic support
Obama Attempts Debt Ceiling Debate Resuscitation
Attempting to revive stalled debates on increasing the debt limit, President Obama on Friday invited Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to meet with him and Vice President Joe Biden in separate meetings on Monday. The invitation came after the two Republicans on Biden's debt panel withdrew from negotiations on Thursday.
Virginia AG Clarifies Legal Limits, Responsibilities of Pastors in Politics
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli spoke to the approximately 250 church leaders on Thursday, outlining for them what they are allowed to do when it comes to political engagement.
Poll: GOP Voters Say Palin's 2012 Bid Is Bad for Party
A new survey of likely Republican primary voters asked if it would be good, or bad, for Republicans if former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Texas Governor Rick Perry, or former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani entered the presidential race.