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The Salt
A Senate Catfight Over Catfish
June 10, 2013 Inspecting seafood for safety hazards is currently the job of the Food and Drug Administration. But U.S. catfish producers want the Department of Agriculture involved, too. Critics say it's just a crackdown on foreign producers who are taking over the U.S. market.
The Two-Way
Will Breaking Bread Break The Deadlock In D.C.?
March 7, 2013 The president dined Wednesday with Republicans. He has lunch today with the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee. Next week: More discussions with Republicans over a meal.
Political Junkie
This Particular Nomination May Not Be About Obama; It's About Chuck Hagel
January 14, 2013 President Obama had a lot of great things to say about Chuck Hagel when he nominated him to become secretary of defense. But a lot of other folks — including Jewish groups, Senate Republicans and veterans of the Bush White House — are far more critical. Is it political? Or personal?
The Two-Way
Susan Rice Says Benghazi Claims Were Based On Information From Intelligence
November 21, 2012 The U.S. envoy to the U.N. is seen as a front-runner for the job of secretary of state in President Obama's second term, but her comments in the wake of the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi have made her a focus of criticism. Rice also said she looked forward to discussing Sen. John McCain's concerns over her comments with the Republican.
It's All Politics
Four Years Later McCain's Reception Is Much Different
August 29, 2012 For the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, this just wasn't his show. On his 76th birthday he got respect, but not adoration.
Political Junkie
Flashback Friday: On This Day In 2007, Lieberman Endorses McCain For President
December 17, 2010 On this day in 2007, Joe Lieberman, the Democratic nominee for VP in 2000, endorses Republican Sen. John McCain for president.
The Two-Way
McCain Calls WikiLeaks' Disclosures 'Harmful'; Palin Says They're 'Treasonous'
November 29, 2010 The Republican ticket from 2008 says the leaking of diplomatic messages and other data is dangerous. Palin calls it "treasonous."
The Two-Way
Vote To Be Held On Don't Ask Don't Tell Says Reid
November 18, 2010 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he will hold a vote on the repeal of the ban on openly gay service members after the Thanksgiving recess.
The Two-Way
Bush Would Have Endorsed Obama? 'Ridiculous,' Aide Says
November 10, 2010 A story by the Financial Times about what the former president supposedly said has gotten lots of attention, but isn't true, a spokesman for Bush says.
It's All Politics
Mitt Romney Could Be The Hillary Clinton Of 2012
September 20, 2010 ANALYSIS: The former Massachusetts governor, an early frontrunner for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, must be hearing tea cups as he tries to set the stage for his next presidential bid.
Political Junkie
McCain Survives First Real Challenge In Arizona, Clobbering Hayworth
August 25, 2010 Once thought to be vulnerable, Arizona Sen. John McCain abandoned some old positions and soundly defeated former Rep. J.D. Hayworth in the Republican primary. McCain is now favored to win a 5th term in November.
The Two-Way
John McCain Crushes Hayworth To Win AZ GOP Senate Primary
August 24, 2010 Sen. John McCain convincingly beat radio personality and former congressman J.D. Hayworth.
Political Junkie
Today's Primaries Feature Challenges To Mack (Arizona) And Murk (Alaska)
August 24, 2010 In today's Arizona primary, a Tea Party-backed challenge to Sen. John McCain is expected to fall short. The challenger is former Rep. J.D. Hayworth.
