Politics

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2009 file photo, shoppers prepare to load their car with AP

AP-GfK Poll: Debt turning shoppers into Scrooges

AP – 30 mins ago

WASHINGTON – A lot more Americans are feeling stressed out by debt this holiday season, raising the glum likelihood they'll behave like Scrooge rather than Santa. Full Story »

DeMint: A tea party crowd favorite

Politico – Mon Nov 23, 4:22 am ET

If you’re an underdog conservative running for Congress, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) should be on your speed dial these days. Full Story »

Obama calls security meeting on Afghanistan

AP – 2 hrs 53 mins ago

President Barack Obama called his war council together Monday as he moves toward a decision on whether to add more U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Full Story »

President Barack Obama said Monday the nation's economy is in good shape for the long term thanks to "core strengths" such as its universities, its innovation and a dynamic workforce. Full Story »