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Fumbled comments on vaccines and news of federal investigations hinted at weaknesses in the New Jersey governor's presidential candidacy.

New York's governor accepted $1 million in campaign contributions from a developer who received New York tax breaks and subsidies.

"I've got a tough job," a weary John Boehner says. A battle over Homeland Security funding and immigration leaves leadership with no answers.

The law firm of one of Christie's closest advisers has been paid more than $500,000 of taxpayer cash to defend the governor.

The marijuana question is more about the substance of the answer than the answer itself.

Colorado residents could get a tax refund unless lawmakers change marijuana tax revenue rules.

Investigators are exploring whether Christie's administration broke the law in quashing indictments against the governor's allies.

Common Core, immigration and the Bush family name may pose problems for Jeb Bush. But he's not afraid to talk about them.

To try to inoculate himself from criticism that he's an anti-vaxxer, Sen. Rand Paul got a booster shot -- with a reporter present.

The $4 trillion budget doesn't include an olive branch to Congress.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's trip to Britain is being financed by corporations that do business with his administration.

A campaign would've been a "difficult test and a hard fight," he says. His own weaknesses and a strong pool made 2016 success unlikely.

The Christie-appointed Investment Council cleared Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker of violating rules involving N.J. pension investments.

Attorney general-designate Loretta Lynch's highest-profile investigation, of HSBC in 2012, did little to change the bank's culture.

The GOP has the power, but so far they have splintered over abortion, border security and homeland security funding. Can they agree on anything?

In documents she submitted to the Senate, AG nominee Loretta Lynch omitted her controversial decision not to prosecute HSBC.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says medical pot should only be prescribed for kids "with life-limiting or severely debilitating conditions."

Trial by snow: Messing up the response to a big storm is a quick way to sink a political career.

Felipe Calderon tells IBTimes most undocumented immigrants don't want to become American citizens: They merely want to work in the U.S.

He was the last conservative standing in 2012, when he lost the GOP nomination to Mitt Romney. In Iowa, Santorum readies for another run.

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman defended the proposed TPP deal against charges of secrecy.

Both Democrats and Republicans say the reason they're moving their nominating conventions up earlier than usual to July is simple — money.

The U.S. private equity investor also called for unpaid labor at public schools.

The billionaire investor joins Warren Buffett in telling public officials to be wary of high-risk investments with public money.

When Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush powwow in Utah, 2016 will be the hot topic.

A new United Nations Children's Fund report shows countries in the developing world mimick a U.S. trend.

As the White House begins to address economic inequality, Wall Street leaders appear to be warming to President Obama.

The bill had faced opposition from Republican women.

By inviting the Israeli leader to address Congress next month, Boehner highlights the rift over Obama's Iran outreach.