GOP senator says Obama showing Nixonian tendencies by calling out his political enemies

WASHINGTON — The third-ranking Senate Republican said Wednesday the Obama administration appears to be launching a Richard Nixon-like political strategy of making an “enemies list” of people who disagree with the president.

Adviser says Obama waiting to see a finished health care bill, holds off on specifics

WASHINGTON — The White House is waiting for Congress to settle on a final health care bill, even though President Barack Obama has a clear preference in favor of at least one specific — the much-debated public option, advisers said.

Waiting for second half of stimulus to kick in, Obama weighs options for creating more jobs

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is considering all options to create jobs, including another stimulus package, while trying to pull the economy out of a deep recession and deal with a record deficit, White House advisers said Sunday.

Adviser says Obama holding off judgment on health care proposals until he sees a finished bill

WASHINGTON — The White House will not commit to health care legislation that would cap insurance premiums or tax benefits, taking a wait-and-see approach as congressional negotiators seek a deal, advisers said Sunday.

Obama advisers say all options weighed for creating jobs, let stimulus spending keep working

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is considering all options to create jobs, including another stimulus package, while trying to pull the economy out of a deep recession and deal with a record deficit, White House advisers said Sunday.

Senate Banking Committee chairman says Wall Street compensation amid downturn is ‘an outrage’

WASHINGTON — Financial companies that were shored up by taxpayer money are now paying their employees big bucks in compensation and benefits.

President Obama’s communications director says Fox operates like arm of the Republican Party

NEW YORK — One of President Barack Obama’s top aides says Fox News Channel acts like a wing of the Republican Party.

Intelligence committee chair: More troops needed in Afghanistan to fight more potent Taliban

WASHINGTON — Saying the U.S. mission in Afghanistan is in “serious jeopardy,” the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says more troops are needed to combat an increasingly potent Taliban.

Senate intelligence committee chairwoman cautions Afghanistan mission is in ’serious jeopardy’

WASHINGTON — The U.S. mission in Afghanistan is in “serious jeopardy” and needs more troops to turn the tide against an increasingly potent Taliban insurgency, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday, putting her at odds with an influential Democratic colleague on military matters

Senate Armed Services Committee chairman says emphasis should be on training Afghan forces

WASHINGTON — The Democratic chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said Sunday a better strategy and a firm resolve to succeed in Afghanistan are more important than a rapid increase in U.S. troops there.

Upscale British supermarket pulls ad from Fox News over Glenn Beck program

LONDON — Upscale British supermarket chain Waitrose said Monday it was pulling its advertisements from Fox News in the U.K. after customers complained about the cable news channel’s Glenn Beck program.

Sen. McCain says he hopes Obama will make ‘right decision’ on troop buildup in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that President Barack Obama cannot give up the fight in Afghanistan, saying the region would be destabilized if the United States and its NATO allies pulled back.