Poll Shows Waning Support for Congressional DemocratsPoll finds increasing support for Republicans, lower support for Democrats in Congress

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Did We Create or Lose Jobs in August? President says report is 'positive news' and calls on Congress to pass jobs bill.

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Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Peace TalksAs President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess DianaIn an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was worried about Princess Diana after her marriage with Prince Charles ended.

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Sen. McConnell: 'I Already Have the Votes to be Re-Elected as Republican Leader'

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Defiant Ariz. Sheriff Sued by FedsThe Justice Dept. sued Sheriff Arpaio for non-cooperation in investigation.

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Illegal Immigration on Decline, Report FindsThe number of illegal immigrants living in the United States has begun to shrink, ending two decades of steady growth, according to a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center.

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Murkowski Concedes: A Victory for Tea PartyEmbattled Alaska incumbent admits defeat to newcomer Joe Miller.

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Obama Hails 'Historic Moment' in Iraq WarPresident Obama tonight delivered his second nationally-televised Oval Office address to herald the end of U.S. military combat operations in Iraq and remind the American people of his pledge to bring the war to a close.

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Anti-Muslim Rhetoric: Free Speech or Hate?A coalition of faith groups met with Justice Department officials Monday to encourage the Obama administration to take a more public stance against anti-Muslim hate speech and hate crimes.

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Support for Health Care Overhaul FallsFewer than half of Americans now have a favorable view of the health care measures that were signed into law by President Obama in March.

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Meghan McCain: Palin Brought 'Drama ... Panic'For the first time since the end of her father's 2008 presidential bid, Sen. John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, spoke out about Sarah Palin, writing in a new book that Palin brought drama, stress, complications, panic and loads of uncertainty to the losing campaign.

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Made & Broken: Katrina's Political LegacyHurricane Katrina remains a significant not only for the devastation it wrought across the Gulf coast but as a test of leadership and mettle for an entire class of elected and appointed figures at all levels of government.

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Oval Office Extreme Makeover? Is the White House upgrading Oval Office decor?

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Beck Appeals to 'Restore' the U.S.Just steps away from where Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech 47 years ago, conservative commentator Glenn Beck today fervently declared that "America today begins to turn back to God" -- in a rally that drew loud protests from some civil rights groups.

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'Recovery Summer' Comes to an EndYou can read our report HERE or watch our "World News" report here:

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With Jobless Rate Rising, Obama Pledges to "Keep Working" On Labor Day weekend, President Obama says that while the holiday is a chance to "throw some food on the grill" it is also a day to honor to American worker, promising to "keep working day-by-day" to restore economic security.

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Krugman: Spend More, Tax Less (Almost)With unemployment remaining above 9% for the 16th month in a row -- The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman said that we need a real stimulus, not a "half-hearted push" to get us out of this economic mess. "The...

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George's Must-Reads: Worse Than 2006 and 1994? Poll Spells Trouble For DemsWorse than 2006 and 1994? New Gallup poll spells trouble for Dems (and GOP) in power. GOP's balancing act. Dem's balancing act. College students head for a different party. Too soon for mideast peace? Sen. Brown says Iran is key....

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Senate Candidate Lamontagne: New Hampshire Republicans set to 'Send a Message about People and Principles'Republican Senate candidate Ovide Lamontagne, hoping to become the latest tea-party backed candidate to upset the political establishment, told us on ABC/Washington Post's "Top Line" today that even the endorsement of Sarah Palin won't help his opponent pull off a primary win in New Hampshire.

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Sen. McConnell: 'I Already Have the Votes to be Re-Elected as Republican Leader'Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell today brushed aside suggestions that he might be challenged for his leadership post next year, declaring on ABC/Washington Post's "Top Line" that he's already got enough votes to again lead what he said would be a larger GOP caucus next year.

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PHOTOS: 'Little Obama' Film Opens in IndonesiaPresident Barack Obama's presence is being felt in pop culture

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PHOTOS: Next Generation PoliticiansWhich children and grandchildren of U.S. politicians have followed in the family footsteps?

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PHOTOS: Elena Kagan Through the YearsSolicitor General Elena Kagan was nominated by President Obama to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court.


PHOTOS: Celebs in Washington SpotlightFamous performers mingle with political elites in D.C.

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PHOTOS: Women Airforce Service Pilots Through the YearsWomen Airforce Service Pilots -- better known as WASP -- received the Congressional gold medal today for becoming the first female pilots in the U.S. Army.

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PHOTOS: President's Day: A Black President in the MakingFor the first President's Day in U.S. history, America has an African-American president. In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back at influential government figures who helped break down racial barriers and stereotypes to allow Barack Obama to take the Oval Office.

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PHOTOS: ABC News 9/11 Photos: Sept. 11 Photos on World Trade Center Aftermath Newly released September 11, 2001 photos offer a new perspective on attacks. The vast collection of photos and some videos previously held by the National Institute of Standards and Technology shows the horrific aftermath of two commercial jetliners hitting the towers, leaving nearly 2800 dead.

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PHOTOS: Obama: Out and AboutA look at Washington, D.C.'s newest scenesters: the First Family.
PHOTOS: Top 10 Political Scandals of the DecadeA look back at the top ten political scandals of the decade - from Senator John Ensign's extramarital affair with a former staffer and friend to former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's link to a prostitution ring and Lewis "Scooter" Libby's connection with the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity.

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PHOTOS: Travels of the Obama PresidencyHighlights from President Obama's latest travels around the world.
PHOTOS: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon?First lady Michelle Obama makes a splash in Oslo, Norway.
WATCH: Obama: Will Take More Time To 'Repair The Damage'President Obama gives remarks on jobs numbers and economic recovery.

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WATCH: Ovide: 'It's Not About Party Bosses and Big Money'Ovide Lamontagne (R) NH Senate Candidate talks Palin politics on "Top Line."

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WATCH: Amanpour Talks About Exclusive Blair Interview"This Week" Host Christiane Amanpour discusses upcoming show on "Top Line."

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WATCH: Hillary Clinton's Diplomatic TestThe Mideast peace talks are Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's moment to shine.

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WATCH: Paul Krugman on Jobs ReportEconomist Paul Krugman explains what the Obama administration can do to jumpstart job growth.

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WATCH: McConnell Says He 'Has The Votes' To Be GOP LeaderSenate Minority Leader tells "Top Line" he will be leading a "larger group."

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WATCH: Milbank Says Beck Is a 'Brilliant Opportunist' Washington Post's Dana Milbank talks to "Top Line" about new book on Glen Beck.

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WATCH: Tony Blair on Princess Di, the Queen and AlcoholFormer UK prime minister Tony Blair writes about Princess Diana, the Queen and his struggle with alcohol in his book, 'A Journey.'

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WATCH: Tony Blair on Mideast Peace TalksThe former UK prime minister Tony Blair says President Obama 'grips' the situation in the Middle East.

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WATCH: Coleman: 'No Effort To Replace Michael Steele'Former Senator Norm Coleman (R) Minnesota talks GOP outlook in 2010 "Top Line."

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WATCH: Joe Biden on the Iraq HandoverVice President Joe Biden says Iraqi troops are ready and capable of providing security in Iraq.

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WATCH: Iraq Handover BeginsMission is turned over to the Iraqi military and an unformed Iraqi government.

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WATCH: Washington Post's Anne Kornblut on 'Top Line'Anne Kornblut discusses Obama Iraq address on "Top Line."

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WATCH: Obama Calls Bush a PatriotPresident Obama talks about conversation with President Bush in address.

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