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Giuliani emerges as Christie’s biggest defender

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 9, 2014, photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a news conference at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. Christie has fired a top aide who engineered political payback against a town mayor, saying she lied. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Inside the Beltway: Charting Chris Christie’s uncertain future

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Sunday that the nuclear deal with world powers already has boosted the country's economy. "They're ready to buy; they have the money now," said E.J. Miller, founder of the Iran America Chamber of Commerce. (Office of the president of Iran via Associated Press)

Doubts rise on Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran; Appeasement or deterent?

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the Emmy Awards on Sept. 23, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

White House on Kimmel’s ‘kill everyone in China’ row: We can’t force him off the air

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Ohio man sentenced for attempt to paint ‘don’t tread on me’ logo on White House

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama listens as he has lunch with five young people at The Coupe restaurant in the Columbia Heights section of Washington, Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. The five are spearheading creative outreach efforts to connect with and help enroll young consumers through the Marketplaces or are interested in getting more involved with these efforts. Seated at the table with Obama are, from left, Anne Johnson, Andres Cruz, Obama, Jasmine Hicks, Tommy McFly and David Dimock. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama pushes Obamacare during lunch with youth

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama speaks about his Promise Zones Initiative, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The Promise Zone Initiative is part of a plan to create a better bargain for the middle-class by partnering with local communities and businesses to create jobs, increase economic security, expand educational opportunities, increase access to quality, affordable housing and improve public safety. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Obama vows ‘action’ on poverty, unveils plans for ‘promise zones’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Obama on Thursday announced the selection of five new "promise zones" — distressed communities that will qualify for tax breaks and expedited grants to combat poverty. "This is a job for everybody," he said of the fight against poverty. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Obama vows ‘action’ on poverty, announces plans for ‘promise zones’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during an end-of-the year news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington. The president is hosting a series of meetings this week with lawmakers, privacy advocates and intelligence officials as he nears a final decision on changes to the government's controversial surveillance programs. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Lawmakers: Obama weighing changes in NSA policy

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** FILE ** In this Dec. 11, 2013, file photo, Rosemary Cabelo uses a computer at a public library to access the Affordable Health Care Act website, in San Antonio. The Obama administration says following a December surge, more than 1.1 million people have now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government's improved website. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

House GOP changes tack on Obamacare, focuses on website security

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Dec. 6, 2013, file photo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

PRUDEN: Hillary’s skeleton stampede

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Speaking out: Lukman Faily, Iraqi ambassador to the United States, says the Obama administration is not as engaged in his country's future as was the Bush administration, but adds that sectarian divisions are not about to erupt into civil war. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Iraqi diplomat wants Obama engagement in al Qaeda crisis

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Gates

White House rejects Gates’ criticism of Obama, Biden

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

** FILE ** President Obama smiles as he walks from 18th green at Mid-Pacific County Club in Kailua, Hawaii, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

CURL: Obama administration is in full meltdown

By Joseph Curl