Huge trove of Hillary Clinton White House files set for release  —  A massive collection of documents related to Hillary Clinton's policy work as first lady is set to go public this spring, just as her expected campaign to return to the White House could be ramping up.

‘American Sniper’ Complaints Grow in Hollywood: Should Clint Eastwood Be Celebrating a ‘Killer’?  (Exclusive)  —  In the wake of Oscar nominations, Academy members begin buzzing over recent criticism of the film's subject, Chris Kyle  —  Even as “American Sniper” breaks January box-office records …

‘Cowboy’ conservative claims MLK for the Tea Party until liberals stop bringing up race  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  During his speech at the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition convention yesterday, conservative entertainer and YouTube celebrity “Wild Bill” …

Scalia Lands at Top of Sarcasm Index of Justices.  Shocking.  —  WASHINGTON — Justice Antonin Scalia has a sharp tongue and a cutting writing style.  His signature mode is sarcasm.  —  It was on display last week when a lawyer made the mistake of saying that Justice Scalia was right — but only “in a literal sense.”

France Was Attacked by Islamic Fundamentalism  —  Paris — “To misname things is to add to the world's unhappiness.”  Whether or not Albert Camus really did utter these words, they are an astonishingly apt description of the situation in which the French government now finds itself.

Obama plays Robin Hood  —  The White House wants President Obama to play the part of Robin Hood at Tuesday's State of the Union address.  —  Obama hopes to use the big speech to remove a blemish of his presidency: an economic recovery that has left wage growth behind.  —  Free community college.

Ten Secret Truths About Government Incompetence  —  What you can learn from the management mistakes of Obama and Bush.  —  Wednesday, November 9, 2016  —  To: President-elect  —  From: Donald F. Kettl  —  What you can learn from the management mistakes of Obama and Bush.  —  Congratulations!

What a Rise in Obama's Approval Rating Means for 2016  —  After a difficult year, President Obama is enjoying a modest rebound ahead of State of the Union address Tuesday.  His approval rating has increased to around 46 percent over the last month, according to an average of polls taken over the last month …

Here's what Cuba really needs, Mr. Obama  —  BY ROSA MARÍA PAYÁ ACEVEDO December 19, 2014 … I am writing to you because I assume that goodwill inspired your decision to change U.S. policy toward my country.  —  I appeal to this goodwill, notwithstanding your decision …

GOP finds its secret weapon  —  Republicans believe they have identified a potent weapon in their fight against President Obama's regulatory agenda.  —  GOP lawmakers plan to employ the seldom-used Congressional Review Act (CRA), which gives lawmakers the power to formally disapprove of major agency rules …

The conventional wisdom is wrong on Keystone XL  —  Poll after poll has shown overwhelming support for building the Keystone XL oil pipeline.  So when Congress passes a bill authorizing its construction, people want the White House to sign it immediately, right?  —  Wrong.

McConnell's cunning Keystone game  —  Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) strategy for defeating Democrats in the final two years of the Obama administration is clear: divide and conquer.  —  Last week, the Senate majority leader got 10 Democrats to vote with the GOP for a motion to continue debate …