Obama: 2012 Not A Slam Dunk

President Barack Obama told supporters during a fundraiser Tuesday that he faces an uphill battle in 2012, noting that his reelection will not be a “slam dunk.” (0:10)

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Panetta: 2011 A Turning Point In Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters while traveling Tuesday that 2011 marks a turning point for the war in Afghanistan.

“Our troops have been able to obviously reduce the levels of violence there,” Panetta said. “We’ve seen the lowest levels of violence in almost five years now. They are successful in securing some of the key areas in Afghanistan.”

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Cain: Herman Is Going To Be Herman

During an appearance at AEI Monday, Presidential hopeful Herman Cain acknowledged that he has a sense of humor that sometimes lands him in hot water, but that “Herman is going to stay Herman.” (0:24)

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Retirement Changes Won't Affect Current Servicemembers, Pledges Panetta

During a town hall with U.S. troops in South Korea, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta promised that any changes to veterans’ benefits will not affect current servicemembers. (0:39)

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Panetta: NATO Will Determine America's Involvement In Libyan Security

During a press conference in Japan, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters that U.S. involvement with Libya’s security will be contingent upon NATO. (0:16)

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Former General: Protecting Civilians Was A Fig Leaf For Capturing Gaddafi

Former Major General Paul Eaton told TRNS Thursday that the NATO mission in Libya was always about removing Gaddafi, adding that the rhetoric about protecting civilians was just a “fig leaf.” (0:31)

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Former General: Libyan Cyber Attack Could Have Fallen Flat

Former Major General Paul Eaton told TRNS Thursday that a cyber attack against Libya may have fallen flat since Gaddafi held equipment that was relatively advanced. (0:54)

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Former General Concerned By Libyan Weapons Caches

Former Major General Paul Eaton told TRNS Thursday that he was concerned by the amount of weapons circulating in Libya, primarily portable rocket launchers. Eaton notes that there will probably be an international buy-back effort to ensure the weapons don’t fall in the wrong hands. (0:57)

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Things Get Heated Between Perry And Romney

Tuesday evening’s GOP debate became heated after Romney and Perry became argumentative over the topic of immigration. (0:16)

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Perry: Romney Hired Undocumented Workers

During Tuesday evening’s GOP debate, Rick Perry charged that Mitt Romney has hired undocumented workers. (0:18)

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Romney And Perry Spar Over Immigration

During Tuesday evening’s GOP debate in Nevada, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sparred over illegal immigration. (0:33)

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Romney: 'I'm Running For Office- I Can't Have Illegals'

During Tuesday evening’s Republican debate in Nevada, Rick Perry tried to hit Mitt Romney for hiring illegal immigrants. Romney explained that he had done so through a company inadvertently. (0:13)

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No Apologies From Cain

During Tuesday evening’s Republican debate in Nevada, Herman Cain declined to back down from his remarks that he would set up an electric fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Cain Stands By Occupy Wall Street Critique

During Tuesday evening’s Republican debate in Nevada, Herman Cain stated that he stands by his critique of Occupy Wall Street, specifically that demonstrators are protesting the wrong targets. (0:27)

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Romney Invokes Perry's Past Support For Al Gore

During Tuesday evening’s Republican debate in Nevada, Mitt Romney raised Texas Governor Rick Perry’s past support for Al Gore’s presidential campaign. (0:13)

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Perry Promises To Release His Economic Plan Within Days

During Tuesday evening’s GOP debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry said that he will be releasing his economic plan within the next three days. He adds that it will focus heavily on energy independence. (0:12)

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Bachmann Blames Congress For Financial Collapse, Not Wall Street

During Tuesday evening’s GOP debate, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said that the roots of the 2008 financial collapse was with Democratic lawmakers, not Wall Street. (0:42)

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Al-Awlaki's Death A Major Blow To al Qaeda, Says Obama

During Admiral Mullen’s farewell ceremony Friday, President Barack Obama commented on the death of terror leader al-Awlaki, noting that it represented a significant blow to al Qaeda. (0:21)

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Pakistan Has A Strategic Interest In Fighting Terrorism, Says Clinton

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters Wednesday that Pakistan has a strategic interest in fighting terrorism since its ultimately Pakistanis who pay the price. (0:53)

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Obama: Jobs Plan Will Help Students Stay Competitive

During a speech in Colorado Tuesday, President Barack Obama argued that passing the jobs plan will help the nation rebuild its schools, which in turn will keep American students competitive. (0:28)

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