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The tweet posted an unflattering mock image of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg. More Politics View All Study says Obama's worst Keystone XL fears could come true A new study suggests that the Keystone XL pipeline could significantly increase carbon dioxide emissions. President Obama says he won't approve the pipeline if it feeds climate change. But the study's calculations are up for dispute. Monitor Breakfast Paul Ryan: US competitiveness hindered by Obama environmental regulations The Obama administration's regulations aimed at combating climate change are an excuse to expand government and raise taxes, Rep. Paul Ryan (R) said at a Monitor Breakfast. General McChrystal: Does endorsement signal he may get into politics, too? Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, forced to step down after published remarks critical of the president, endorsed former Marine Seth Moulton for a US House race – prompting speculation that he's open to run himself. Five-year-old Minnesota mayor loses re-election to 16-year old Robert "Bobby" Tufts, age 5, lost his bid for a third consecutive term as mayor of Dorset on Sunday. Eric Mueller, a 16-year-old won. The population of Dorset, Minn.: as many as 28 people. Immigration: Obama unloads on House Republicans, warning he’ll act on his own (+video) President Obama spoke about the US-Mexico border crisis a day after the Republican-led House descended into chaos as it tried unsuccessfully to pass immigration legislation. Judge gives Florida Legislature two weeks to redraw congressional districts (+video) The judge last month identified two districts as having been drawn to achieve partisan advantages for Republicans in violation of a state constitutional amendment banning political gerrymandering. Monitor Breakfast AFL-CIO leader: Hillary needs a primary, Obama needs bold action AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has not endorsed Hillary Clinton for president: A 'coronation' is 'dangerous for the candidate,' he says. Meanwhile, he's urging Obama to go bold on immigration. How New York mayor de Blasio trumped Obama on equal pay for women Equal pay is a big election year issue for President Obama. In New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio just announced a big settlement on the issue as part of his 'liberal laboratory.' Why Rick Perry can't carry a concealed weapon in Texas Texas Gov. Rick Perry is a facing felony indictment which means under state law he cannot carry a conceal firearm, buy a new gun or ammunition. What's the deal with Rick Perry's $500 hipster glasses? Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a new look thanks to a pair of Jean Lafont eyeglasses chosen by his wife. What are the political optics of this? Obama to people of Ferguson: Let's seek to heal each other (+video) Attorney General Eric Holder will go to Ferguson, Mo., Wednesday, President Obama said. He urged the public not to pre-judge the incident that led to Michael Brown's death. Iraq humanitarian crisis eases, and US doves line up against 'new Iraq war' Antiwar politicians and activists who largely stood by Obama when he ordered limited strikes to avert a 'potential genocide' are sounding alarms over what they see as his military reengagement in Iraq. Why billionaire's low tax rate isn't a big deal in Illinois governor's race (+video) The billionaire Republican challenger and the Democratic governor are trading accusations over tax shelters. But myriad budget crises in Illinois are making that usually potent issue seem less significant. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. September 1, 2014 Photos of Labor Day weekend An Indian laborer loads goods on a bike at Chawri Bazar, in New Delhi, India, Monday. Chawri Bazar, is a specialized wholesale hardware market said to have started in the late 19th Century, mostly selling brass, copper and paper products. View Gaallery Blogs The Vote Elizabeth Warren for president? Four reasons she won't run in 2016 (+video) The buzz around Elizabeth Warren running in 2016 is rising – or perhaps reaching a crescendo. But there are at least four reasons why the Senator from Massachusetts won't run for president. Latest News Wires Why Rick Perry deleted a disparaging tweet Texas Gov. Rick Perry deleted what was described as an "unauthorized tweet" from his verified Twitter account. The tweet posted an unflattering mock image of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg. Why Rick Perry can't carry a concealed weapon in Texas What's the deal with Rick Perry's $500 hipster glasses? Five-year-old Minnesota mayor loses re-election to 16-year old Why Obama is taking four Kansas City letter writers to dinner The Monitor Breakfast Monitor Breakfast AFL-CIO leader: Hillary needs a primary, Obama needs bold action AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has not endorsed Hillary Clinton for president: A 'coronation' is 'dangerous for the candidate,' he says. Meanwhile, he's urging Obama to go bold on immigration. Monitor Breakfast Paul Ryan: US competitiveness hindered by Obama environmental regulations Monitor Breakfast Paul Ryan: 'Climate change occurs no matter what' (+video) Monitor Breakfast Why Democrats are campaigning on your student loan debt Monitor Breakfast Paul Ryan: Impeachment talk is 'a ridiculous gambit' (+video) Loading... Could you pass a US citizenship test? Find out. View Gallery About these ads Popular Now Jennifer Lawrence nude photo hack could be first of its kind (+video) Eric Cantor takes Wall Street job. Will he ever run for office again? 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