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Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift

A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change Senate rules that protect the minority party. Full story

Obama to take on GOP anew over Guantanamo closure

  Rachel Maddow reports on how much political will there was for closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, including from leading Republicans like President Bush and then-presidential candidate John McCain, and how that all disappeared once Barack Obama became president.

Apple's Cook on Why AOI Exists

  Senator John McCain (R-AZ) asks Apple CEO Tim Cook whether one could draw the conclusion that Apple has an unfair advantage over domestic-based corporations and companies in the U.S. that don't have the same ability to relocate overseas, and why AOI ex...

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Obama to meet with McCain on immigration, budget

McCain bill seeks 'a la carte' cable channel subscriptions

AP Photos: A look at key moments in Dow history

Lawmakers: Syrian's air defense not impenetrable

In Menendez's troubles, echoes of past scandals

Senator: NRA ‘spread myths and misconceptions’ ‘artfully and aggressively’

Biden: Economy kept McCain from victory over Obama

House Republican offers few assurances on immigration bill

Senators seek to show immigration bill won't fall victim to gridlock

Senators push for military aid for Syrian rebels

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  Peek inside homes of John McCain, Annie Liebovitz

TODAY real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran shows off some celebrity homes currently for sale, including John McCain’s property in Phoenix, Ariz., and photographer Annie Liebovitz’s home in New York City’s West Village.

  Sen. McCain on IRS, Bloomberg Breach & Cable TV

Sen. John McCain, (R-AZ), shares his thoughts on news that the IRS is targeting the Tea Party, the Bloomberg privacy breach and unbundling your cable TV.

  Feinstein: ‘I disagree with the conclusion’

Senate Intelligence Chairman Dianne Feinstein responds to the updates on the House probe into the Benghazi incident.

  Don't worry about arming Syrian rebels, McCain "knows them"

Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., gives a bizarre answer on who the "good guys" might be in Syria. The Ed Show panel responds.

  Over the ‘red line’? The new push for war in Syria

Some Iraq war hawks are clamoring for President Obama to take action in Syria. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with MSNBC.com Executive Editor Richard Wolffe.

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SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN TALKS TO THE PRESS AFTER A CLOSED HEARING OF ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN TALKS TO THE PRESS AFTER A CLOSED HEARING OF ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.

Sen. John McCain (R-Az) talks to the press after a special closed meeting of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, also attended by senior figures of the U.S. army on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 4, 2004. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit by landmine removal advocates the Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit by landmine removal advocates the Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit by landmine removal advocates the Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit on landmine removal by the organization Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit on landmine removal by the organization Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Britain's Prince Harry tours an exhibit on landmine removal by the organization Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

Capitol Hill staff take pictures of Britain's Prince Harry as he tours an exhibit by the landmine removal advocates Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Capitol Hill staff take pictures of Britain's Prince Harry as he tours an exhibit by the landmine removal advocates Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Capitol Hill staff take pictures of Britain's Prince Harry as he tours an exhibit by the landmine removal advocates Halo Trust, with U.S. Senator John McCain in the Russell Building of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)