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For Obama, and Democrats, it’s suddenly crunch time

The president needs to restore his credibility, not only on health care, but also on his overall leadership.

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Can Yellen stand alone?

Can Yellen stand alone?

Understanding the Fed chair’s role in the political process.

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A simple apology

A simple apology

Obama forgets to apologize for misleading people.

Political Harmony

Political Harmony

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes’ “Tiny Desk Concert“

What Barack Obama and George W. Bush have in common

What Barack Obama and George W. Bush have in common

Neither are all that popular.

White House names new climate chief

White House names new climate chief

Dan Utech will succeed Heather Zichal as the administration’s top climate and energy adviser.

The Fix’s top 10 Senate races of 2014

The Fix’s top 10 Senate races of 2014

It’s time to take a closer look at the primaries that could shape the political landscape.

Can the CFC make a post-shutdown comeback?

Can the CFC make a post-shutdown comeback?

More than 400 people and 30 charities attended a comeback event at the National Institutes of Health on Thursday.

The seven most memorable presidential apologies (VIDEO)

The seven most memorable presidential apologies (VIDEO)

Obama’s not the first president to apologize.

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Heavy lifting

Heavy lifting

Rand Paul’s 2016 GOP nomination speech.

Christie’s landslide is great news for every GOP candidate whose name is Chris Christie

Christie’s landslide is great news for every GOP candidate whose name is Chris Christie

Christie’s win is hardly an endorsement of the GOP’s brand; in fact, it may be a rejection.

The lowest low of the Obama presidency

The lowest low of the Obama presidency

The president knows a public apology tour is necessary. But he doesn’t like it.

Shutdown furloughs will warp jobs report and economic picture

Shutdown furloughs will warp jobs report and economic picture

Temporary shutdown impacts could create a mirage of worsening U.S. economic conditions.

GOP spin on premium hikes

GOP spin on premium hikes

All too often, assertions on health-care premium hikes compare apples and oranges.

Former Google exec said in the mix to run U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Former Google exec said in the mix to run U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

A former Google intellectual property lawyer is said to be a possible pick to run the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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In the Loop: Looking for needles in a federal haystack

In the Loop: Looking for needles in a federal haystack

It’s hard for taxpayers to get info about the federal government if they are kept in dark about its dealings.

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Evangelicals and immigration

Evangelicals and immigration

Their views are not a function of their religious beliefs.

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Sweet-talking a Web site

Sweet-talking a Web site

The president is going to “campaign” to fix the health care Web site. How does that work?

Energy Dept. failed to report concerns on green-tech firm

Ecotality, which got $135 million in funding but is now bankrupt, fell behind on vehicle-charging stations.

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Obamacare provides a safety net

Obamacare provides a safety net

Health-care reform implementation may be messy, but, for some people, it’s necessary.

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Personnel chief optimistic despite challenges ahead

The new OPM director must deal with low employee morale and many other issues.

Political Harmony

Political Harmony

The Lumineers do “Hey Ho” and “The Big Parade“. In Paris.

IRS reduced fraudulent refunds, but problem still cost billions

IRS reduced fraudulent refunds, but problem still cost billions

An inspector general found 1.1 million undetected tax returns filed with stolen Social Security numbers.

Should the DGA have roughed up Christie more? Why Peter Shumlin doesn’t think so.

Should the DGA have roughed up Christie more? Why Peter Shumlin doesn’t think so.

“Our job is not go into the states to take shine off people.“

Can a Carter and a Nunn turn Georgia blue? The odds are against them.

Can a Carter and a Nunn turn Georgia blue? The odds are against them.

Both are big-time underdogs. But each one could benefit from having the other on the ticket.

DOE failed to report concerns about bankrupt firm

DOE failed to report concerns about bankrupt firm

An inspector general said DOE officials failed to report that Ecotality was not on track to meet its obligations for a $100 million grant.

Robert Sarvis didn’t cost Ken Cuccinelli the Virginia governor’s race

Robert Sarvis didn’t cost Ken Cuccinelli the Virginia governor’s race

Most Sarvis voters wouldn’t have voted at all if the libertarian candidate wasn’t in the race.

The Bold and The Beautiful on location in Budapest

The Bold and The Beautiful on location in Budapest

Obama nominates Hollywood producer of “The Bold and The Beautiful” for ambassadorship to Hungary, Army under secretary for Saudi Arabia.

Why the GOP establishment loves Chris Christie, in 1 paragraph

Why the GOP establishment loves Chris Christie, in 1 paragraph

He gets it when it comes to the GOP’s Hispanic problem.