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The second tower of the World Trade Center bursts into flames after being hit by a hijacked airplane in New York in this September 11, 2001 file photograph.

9/11 Anniversary: U.S. Continues to Urge Caution

As the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approach, the United States has been emphasizing caution in case security problems arise.

Texas Wildfires 2011: Was Rick Perry Wrong to Cut Firefighters’ Budget?

In order to save some money, Perry and GOP allies slashed funding for the agency responsible for fighting wildfires ? in the midst of a historic wildfire season that's seen more than 2 million acres burned by fire.

Obama Jobs Speech: Proposed $300B Package, Republicans Won’t Respond

President Barack Obama is said to be planning to inject about $300 billion into the economy next year through tax cuts and infrastructure spending, and will present his plan in a speech later this week.But Republicans won't show up for Obama's address or offer an official televised rebuttal, as they say the President's speech will sink or swim on its own

U.S. soldiers fold their national flag as they prepare to hand over their base to Iraqi forces

Withdrawal Penalty: Obama Could Keep Thousands of Troops in Iraq

As the December deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq approaches, President Barack Obama is navigating competing pressures from military officials who support keeping American troops in the country and ambivalent Iraqi officials.

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Bastrop Wildfires Rage on, But Calmer Winds Offer Firefighters Hope

Texas firefighters battling an historically destructive blaze in Bastrop County could have more success on Wednesday, as powerful winds that were fanning the fire appear to have died down.

White House Should Rebuke James Hoffa’s Offensive Language

Hoffa made the remarks ahead of Obama’s appearance on stage.

A cloud of smoke rises from a wildfire as it burns out of control near Bastrop, Texas, September 5, 2011.

'Mean, Swift' Texas Wildfire Gobbles up 1,000 Homes, Chars 100,000 Acres

The worst-ever wildfires in the history of Texas continued to rage on Wednesday after charring thousands of hectares, gobbling up about 1,000 houses and killing four people, even as Governor Rick Perry described the fires as 'mean, swift and highly dangerous.

Obama Reported Planning $300B in Tax Cuts, Spending

President Barack Obama, facing waning confidence in his economic stewardship, plans to propose some $300 billion in tax cuts and government spending in his speech to Congress, Democratic sources say.

Jimmy Hoffa Flap: White House Shows Cowardice in Refusing to Rebuke Union Boss’ Distasteful Language

The White House (perhaps careful not to offend the labor vote that Obama desperately needs to be re-elected next year) has decided not to comment on the flap.

U.S. Republican presidential candidates gather before the start of their debate in Ames

Election 2012: Early Reports Suggest Republican Success

According to the latest POLITICO-George Washington University Background Poll, the political environment is very poor for both President Obama and Congressional Democrats.

Michele Bachmann Campaign: All Over But the Official Announcement

A headline today grabbed my attention: Is Michele Bachmann's campaign in danger? I paused, and thought: Is Michele Bachmann still running a campaign?

FAA Faces Another Shutdown

A principal point of the dispute – the right of airline workers to unionized – remains unresolved.

Petraeus Sworn Into Top Post at CIA

After a famous 37-year army career that included leading the U.S.-led war effort in Afghanistan and Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus has been sworn in as director of the CIA.

Hoffa Defends Rant Against Tea Party and Republicans

The incendiary remarks prompted an outcry from Tea Party officials who demanded that Hoffa personally apologize and that Obama rebuke the union boss.

New Hampshire Primary Results: Breaking Down Mitt Romney's Historic Win

GOP 2012: Romney Jobs Plan Likely Influenced by Bush Advisers

Mitt Romney's jobs plan that he plans to announce Tuesday likely has received some input from advisers of another familiar politician: George W. Bush.

Teamsters General President James Hoffa Jr.

Tea Party Demands Obama Rebuke Jimmy Hoffa’s Incendiary Remarks

The Tea Party Express asked Obama to “condemn this inappropriate and uncivil rhetoric,” adding that it “has no place in the public forum.”

U.S. President Obama speaks at a Labor Day event in Detroit

Obama to Present a Jobs Plan Focused on Spending, Urged GOP to Put America First [FULL TEXT OF SPEECH]

With more than a million unemployed construction workers across the nation, President Barack Obama on Monday said he intends to spend to rebuild America's infrastructure and boost hiring, which will be key components of a plan he is working on to stimulate the U.S. economy.

Obama previews jobs speech, challenges Republicans

President Barack Obama previewed proposals on Monday for new infrastructure spending and an extension of payroll tax cuts as part of a major jobs package he will unveil this week, and challenged Republicans to find common ground with him.

A woman hugs U.S. President Obama at a Labor Day event in Detroit

Obama Detroit Speech Talks Collective Bargaining, Jobs Proposal, GOP

President’s speech in Detroit rallies supporters.

U.S. President Obama holds hands with a woman as he tours damage caused by Hurricane Irene in Wayne, New Jersey

Obama Vows Federal Help for Irene Victims

U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Republicans not to play politics with federal disaster aid as he toured flood-stricken New Jersey and pledged to do everything possible to help states recover after Hurricane Irene.

Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin greets supporters in Urbandale, Iowa

Sarah Palin: 'All Aboard Obama's Bullet Train to Bankruptcy' [VIDEO]

Sarah Palin on Saturday delivered a speech to Tea party supporters in Iowa where she criticized U.S. President Barack Obama, lashed out against those in the permanent political class and condemned corporate crony capitalism that she said is destroying America.

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