Politics
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Chris Christie on Gastric Band Surgery: "It's Nobody's Business"
Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight. He says the procedure is an intensely personal issue that is nobody's business but his. (May 7)
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President Barack Obama - No U.S. Ground Troops in Syria
President Barack Obama said Friday, "I do not foresee a scenario in which boots on the ground in Syria, American boots on the ground." The comments came at a news conference in Costa Rica. (May 3)
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President Barack Obama - US-Mexico Stereotypes Must Be Broken
President Barack Obama says he wants to set aside old stereotypes that have created misunderstanding between Mexico and the United States. He says Mexico is an emerging nation that is remaking itself. (May 3)
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President Obama Jokes About Radical 2nd Term Changes
President Barack Obama joked Saturday about his plans for a radical second-term evolution from 'strapping young Muslim Socialist' to retiree golfer, all with a new hairstyle like first lady Michelle's. (April 27)
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Who are the Global Warming Climate Deniers in Congress?
The science on climate change is clear, but too many members of Congress are in complete denial. It's time to call them out: http://OFA.BO/1BggUG
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President Obama: Boston Capture Closes Chapter in Tragedy
President Barack Obama says the capture of a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing closes a chapter in the tragedy. Obama spoke from the White House briefing room after 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ended up in custody. (April 19)
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President Obama Appoints Julia Pierson as First Female Secret Service Director
Veteran Secret Service Agent Julia Pierson has been nominated by the president to run the agency.
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President Obama Goes to Israel - Official Trailer (HD) (2013)
The "official trailer" for "President Obama Goes to Israel" features animated talking heads, the voices of the the two world leaders and the "Golden Girls" theme song. President Obama's visit to Israel reaffirms the deep and multifaceted relations between…
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Twitter Co-Founder wants to Run for Mayor of New York City
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey talks to CNN's Jake Tapper about moving to New York to run for mayor.
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Sarah Palin Pokes Fun With Super Big Gulp
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington Saturday. She poked fun at New York City's size limit on soda, which was struck down by a judge this week. (March 16)
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Ashley Judd to Run for Senate of Kentucky?
Ashley Judd, of Hollywood and Kentucky, mulls a Senate run. CNN's Jake Tapper reports on the reality she faces.
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Ashley Judd Could Take on Mitch McConnell in Political Campaign
Hollywood actress sets sights on Washington Politician for Kentucky Senate Seat.
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Cuba's President Raul Castro Announces Retirement in 2018
Raul Castro announced Sunday that he will step down as Cuba's president in 2018 following a final five-year term, for the first time putting a date on the end of the Castro era. (Feb. 24)
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President Barack Obama says I Wish I Had a Father Around Growing Up
President Barack Obama returns to his hometown of Chicago, pointing to communities with too few fathers involved in children's lives and too few examples of success. He says he wishes he had a father around growing up. (Feb. 15)
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Chuck Hagel And John McCain Clash Over Surge In Iraq
Chuck Hagel And John McCain Clash Over the Iraq Surge
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Ed Koch Dead: Former New York City Mayor on Life and Career - Last Word
In an interview conducted in 2007, Former Mayor Edward I. Koch reflected on his life and political career, and talked of how he would like to be remembered.
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Mark Kelly on Gun Control: 'This Time Must Be Different'
Senate Hearing on Gun Violence: Kelly says the right to own guns doesn't belong to terrorists, criminals or the mentally ill.
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Obama: Gun Debate 'Elicits a Lot of Passion'
President Barack Obama said no group is more important than law enforcement officials in the gun debate. He said he recognizes the issue "elicits a lot of passion all across the country" but that Congress will pay attention to police. (Jan. 28)
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Barack Obama Singing SexyBack by Justin Timberlake (ft. Joe Biden)
Nice job getting Biden to say "sexy" Nice remix! I really hope President Obama sees these videos. Seems legit! do don't you worry child! @jtimberlake
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Michelle Obama Rolls Her Eyes at John Boehner
At the inaugural celebration, Obama actually seems somewhat cordial to John Boehner, House Speaker. But Michelle is much too busy eating and continues putting food in her mouth, and when Boehner tries to get her attention, she manages an eyeroll at him
