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All Eyes On Senate As Patriot Act Provisions Set To Expire

May 31, 2015 • Three key provisions of the act sunset on June 1. The Senate has scheduled a rare Sunday session to try to pass a House measure that modifies some of the provisions.

Just How Big Is The Asia Trade Deal Obama Wants? It's A Beast

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Just How Big Is The Asia Trade Deal Obama Wants? It's A Beast

May 26, 2015 • The 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership account for almost 36 percent of the world's economy, which would make TPP by far the largest U.S. trade pact.

As Congress Haggles Over Patriot Act, We Answer 6 Basic Questions

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As Congress Haggles Over Patriot Act, We Answer 6 Basic Questions

May 19, 2015 • If you haven't been paying attention, here's a primer on the changes Congress is considering making to U.S. surveillance practices.

Plan Bee: White House Unveils Strategy To Protect Pollinators

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Plan Bee: White House Unveils Strategy To Protect Pollinators

May 19, 2015 • The national strategy addresses the alarming decline in honeybee populations. It calls for more bee habitat and more research into ways to protect bees from disease and pesticides.

President Gets His Own Twitter Account: 'It's Barack. Really'

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President Gets His Own Twitter Account: 'It's Barack. Really'

May 18, 2015 • Obama's bio on @POTUS says he is "Dad, husband and 44th President of the United States."

President Gets His Own Twitter Account: 'It's Barack. Really'

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Obama To Limit Police Acquisition Of Some Military-Style Equipment

May 18, 2015 • In an executive order, President Obama curbed the kind of equipment local police can acquire from the federal government. He also demanded more accountability in exchange for other equipment.

Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown

May 14, 2015 • A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.

White House To Add More Steel Spikes To Keep Intruders Out

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White House To Add More Steel Spikes To Keep Intruders Out

May 7, 2015 • Last year, a man with a knife cleared the barricade and made it inside the White House. The Secret Service hopes more spikes will deter future fence jumpers.

4 Things We Learned About What Bill Clinton Is Up To

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4 Things We Learned About What Bill Clinton Is Up To

April 8, 2015 • Despite controversies with the Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton is aiming to keep it going even if his wife, Hillary, becomes president.

Power Outages Hit Parts Of Washington, D.C., Including The White House

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Power Outages Hit Parts Of Washington, D.C., Including The White House

April 7, 2015 • Several government buildings, including the Capitol and the State Department were affected. The problem was traced back to a transmission line in southern Maryland.

Michelle Obama's 'Evolution Of Mom Dancing' Is Back With Part 2

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Michelle Obama's 'Evolution Of Mom Dancing' Is Back With Part 2

April 3, 2015 • On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and the first lady dug out their cardigans to dance the "This Ol' Thing? I Got It At Talbots."

Obama To Prince Charles: We'll Never Be Royals

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Obama To Prince Charles: We'll Never Be Royals

March 19, 2015 • President Obama told the Prince that Americans like the royal family "much better than they like their own politicians." He may be right.

No Charges For Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House

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No Charges For Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House

March 18, 2015 • The U.S. Attorney's Office said the decision followed a Secret Service investigation into the Jan. 26 incident. The FAA is conducting its own review.

Can't Protect The Real White House? Get An $8 Million Fake One

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Can't Protect The Real White House? Get An $8 Million Fake One

March 18, 2015 • The Secret Service director is asking Congress to give the agency funding to build a replica at its training compound in suburban Maryland.

Letter To White House Tested Positive For Cyanide, Secret Service Says

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Letter To White House Tested Positive For Cyanide, Secret Service Says

March 18, 2015 • The envelope arrived Monday, and the agency did not announce to whom the letter was addressed. Further tests are being conducted to confirm the initial results.