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Obama Praises Bush For Kickstarting Immigration Reform

President Obama praises George W. Bush in beginning discussions on immigration reform.

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Chemical Weapons In Syria: UN Wants More Details On French, UK Charges

Both countries asked the U.N. to investigate reports of chemical weapons use by the Syrian government.

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Obama’s State Of The Union Address: More Jobs, Fewer Guns, Better Education, Smarter Immigration

In a roughly hour-long speech, the president argued that although America’s economy is on the mend, more must be done to return it to its pre-recession form.

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What You Need To Know About Tonight’s State Of The Union Address

Don’t expect the president to deliver a smack down tonight, reports TRNS Chief White House Correspondent Victoria Jones.

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Obama Chides GOP For Opposing Further Tax Revenue

He did, however, say that he was “heartened” to see Republicans begin to engage with Democrats on a way to reform the nation’s immigration system.

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Obama Will Visit Israel This Spring

The president will also travel to the West Bank and Jordan, according to Press Secretary Jay Carney.

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Obama Calls For Sequester Patch

The sequester, as it’s known in Washington, would slice federal budgets by a total of $1.1 trillion over the next decade starting on March 1st. However, Congress has the power to postpone or cancel the cuts altogether.

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Obama Takes Gun Control Message To Minnesota

“We don’t have to agree on everything to agree it’s time to do something,” he said before a supportive audience.

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Obama, Karzai Will Fight For U.S. Troop Immunity Beyond 2014

Obama also said that the NATO mission will change beginning in the spring, with allied forces shifting to a support role as Afghan forces gradually begin to take the lead.

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WH Tweets Photo Of Obama Meeting With Women

The White House may have released the photo as a subtle response to complaints about a photo taken last week of the president, which showed him meeting with mostly men inside the Oval Office.

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Conservatives Protest Senate Immigration Bill

Tea Party lawmakers rallied Wednesday against an immigration reform bill working it’s way through the Senate.

Poll: Americans Back Immigration Reform Proposals

87 percent of Americans said that they would vote for a pathway to citizenship that includes a waiting period, back taxes, a criminal background check and learning English

Senators: Change Obamacare’s Definition Of “Full Time Employee”

Senators Collins and Donnelly argue that the Affordable Care Act’s current definition is inconsistent with the traditional American lifestyle.

White House Helped IRS Target Conservative Groups, Tea Partiers Say

Several folks we spoke to Wednesday said they believe the White House played a role in encouraging IRS officials to improperly scrutinize conservative non-profits in the lead up to last year’s elections.

Mueller Says Drones Used By FBI

Robert Mueller

Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Mueller argued that drones are rarely used and only in particular cases.

Allen West Won’t Rule Out Rubio Challenge

West, who was ousted in 2012, conceded that it would be an uphill race.