Four Words That Imperil Health Care Law Were All a Mistake, Writers Now Say  —  WASHINGTON — They are only four words in a 900-page law: “established by the state.”  —  But it is in the ambiguity of those four words in the Affordable Care Act that opponents found a path to challenge the law, all the way to the Supreme Court.

Bernie Sanders questions morality of US economy  —  Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with CNBC's John Harwood about his views on income inequality, Hillary Clinton and whether he stands a chance of winning.  —  Every candidate in the 2016 presidential race talks …

Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department  —  Even by the standards of arms deals between the United States and Saudi Arabia, this one was enormous.  A consortium of American defense contractors led by Boeing would deliver $29 billion worth …

Maryland's ‘free range’ parents cleared of neglect in one case  —  A Maryland couple investigated for neglect after they let their two young children walk home alone from local parks have been cleared in one of two such cases, according to the family's attorneys and documents.

The Law of Unintended Consequences Hits Liberals Again  —  We've noted here many times the economic illiteracy of the minimum wage, and even the media is picking up on the perverse effects of the $15 minimum wage is having on low-margin businesses such as San Francisco comics shops …

George Pataki to announce presidential bid Thursday  —  Former New York Governor George Pataki  —  WASHINGTON - Ignoring the polls and pundits, former New York Gov. George Pataki plans to announce Thursday that he's joining the crowded Republican field for president.

Mary Landrieu takes job at Washington lobbying firm  —  WASHINGTON — Former Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is joining the Washington lobbying firm Van Ness Feldman, the firm will announce later Tuesday (May 26).  —  Landrieu said she will join Van Ness Feldman as a senior policy advisor …

With ISIS in Cross Hairs, U.S. Holds Back to Protect Civilians  —  WASHINGTON — American intelligence analysts have identified seven buildings in downtown Raqqa in eastern Syria as the main headquarters of the Islamic State.  But the buildings have gone untouched during the 10-month allied air campaign.

Cochran marries longtime aide Kay Webber  —  U.S. Senator Thad Cochran married his longtime aide Kay Webber in a private family ceremony in Gulfport on Saturday, according to a one-sentence statement released by his office Monday.  —  Cochran's relationship with Webber became the topic …

Reflections on My Recent Trip to Israel … But I never expected to have the opportunity to stand at the top of the Mount of Olives myself or to walk where Jesus walked in Jerusalem.  —  Earlier this month, I was blessed to have such an opportunity, to visit Israel and to marvel at the sites …

Cleveland Police Accept Use of Force Limits in Justice Dept. Deal  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland police department, which has become a flash point in the racially charged debate over police tactics, has agreed to follow some of the most exacting standards in the nation over how and when its officers …

29 Shootings, 9 Fatal, Over Memorial Day Weekend In Baltimore  —  BALTIMORE (WJZ)-It's been a violent weekend in Baltimore after a surge of shootings-some deadly across the city.  —  Amy Yensi has more.  —  Police say 29 people were shot, 9 of them killed over this weekend, adding to the record-breaking violence.

Senate GOP prepared to replace Obamacare subsidies  —  If the Supreme Court strikes down current subsidies, some Republicans are wary of booting millions off healthcare rolls.  —  iStock  —  Preparing for a Supreme Court decision that could strike down Obamacare's subsidies …

Republicans Seek to Bridge Gap With Latinos in Colorado and Beyond  —  AURORA, Colo. — Under the red roof of Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Elizabeth Oxley and her 23-year-old daughter, Leticia, work seven days a week, from breakfast to last call, to keep pace with the price of their family's American dream.

Kirkpatrick to Challenge McCain in Arizona  —  Kirkpatrick is running for Senate in Arizona.  (Jason Dick/CQ Roll Call File Photo)  —  Updated, 2:05 p.m. |  Arizona Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will challenge Republican Sen. John McCain for Senate, according to a source with knowledge of Kirkpatrick's plans …

U.S. travel to Cuba booming after Obama switch  —  U.S. travel to Cuba is booming, despite an official ban on tourist travel.  —  The number of Americans visiting Cuba has risen dramatically — 36 percent — in the first few months of 2015, including a big jump among those flying …

House bill would make vodka, whiskey and rum cheaper  —  House Republican Todd Young (Ind.) has introduced legislation to reduce the excise tax on vodka, rum, gin and whiskey.  —  Excise taxes are paid when purchases are made on a specific good and often included in the price of the product.

Obama Torpedoes the Nuclear Navy  —  The president disregards a policy that for decades has ensured effective leadership of the nuclear fleet.  —  President Obama, possibly unaware of the implications, has made a mistake by nominating Adm. John Richardson as the new chief of naval operations.

Deadly month sees 35 killings  —  Hours after Baltimore's mayor huddled with police officials to discuss the recent spike in violence, two more people were killed Monday — making May the city's deadliest month since 1999.  —  The two homicides increased this month's total to 35.

iOS 9 supports ‘iPhone 6S’ Force Touch, may enhance iMessage, Keyboard & Apple Pay  —  Some of iOS 9's more important planned enhancements include split-screen apps on iPads, a new Home app for controlling HomeKit accessories, a new system-wide UI font, a mass transit directions service for the Maps app …

The Koch brothers try to rein in the GOP presidential clown show  —  If you're a Republican primary voter, you're probably feeling pretty good about the presidential primaries.  Even if you haven't yet found the candidate who will make you swoon, one thing you've got is choices.

Media CEOs dominate ranks of top-paid executives  —  7 photos  —  NEW YORK (AP) — They're not Hollywood stars, they're not TV personalities and they don't play in a rock band, but their pay packages are in the same league.  —  Six of the 10 highest-paid CEOs last year worked in the media industry …

It's Time to Bring Imperialism Back to the Middle East  —  Empire may have fallen out of fashion, but history shows that the only other option is the kind of chaos we see today.  —  Though imperialism is now held in disrepute, empire has been the default means of governance for most of recorded history …