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President Obama to give speech on Middle East
(CNN) President Barack Obama will deliver a high-profile speech to set the tone for U.S. policy toward the Middle East and North Africa and reflect upon the recent wave of grassroots uprisings in the region referred to as the "Arab Spring." Insiders expect the president to expand on his plans for aid to Egypt and Tunisia, ramp up rhetoric on Syria, and reinforce U.S. support for the general democratic fervor gripping the Arab and Islamic world. Former Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, Daniel Kurtzer talks about the upcoming speech.
Huckabee decides not to run in 2012
Fmr. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced on Saturday he would not be entering the 2012 race for the presidency.
So, who will Huckabee's deicision benefit and who will it hurt? CNN Republican Analyst Ed Rollins talks to Christine Romans and Ali Velshi about how Huckabee's decision will affect the 2012 race.
2012 shapes up as candidates officially join the race
Rep. Ron Paul announced his candidacy Friday morning, just days after fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich officially entered the race. So, who else is likely to join the 2012 race and who has the best shot of winning the Republican primary?
Former Rep. Susan Molinari talks about the beginnings of the 2012 GOP campaign with CNN's Ali Velshi and Christine Romans.
Rep. Barletta:'If we do nothing, there won't be any Medicare'
Capitol Hill returns to business as usual over budget plans, jobs, and rising gas prices after a two-week recess.Over the recess, many members of Congress faced angry constituents over Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to revamp Medicare among other proposals. Constituents were also angered by rising gas prices and the lack of jobs. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania, faced angry constituents at Town Halls during the recess most notably about medicare. He speaks to CNN's Christine Romans.
Obama releases his birth certificate but Trump still has questions
Real estate mogul Donald Trump said last week he was launching an investigation into President Obama's birthplace but even after Obama released his birth certificate, Trump still has questions about the President.
Ali Velshi and Christine Romans talk to investigative reporter Chris Byron about Trump, President Obama, and the birther claims.
Rep. Ron Paul launches presidential exploratory committee
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) has launched a presidential exploratory committee, the first step necessary should he choose to enter the 2012 race for the White House.
Rep. Paul talks to Christine Romans and Ali Velshi about the 2012 race and his new book, "Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues that Affect our Freedom".
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