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Colorado state Rep. Joe Salazar's comments on rape and guns draw backlash
Another male politician has waded into trouble with comments about rape, and this time he's a Democrat. Conservatives pounced on comments made by Colorado state Rep. Joe Salazar during a floor debate Friday night on a bill to ban concealed-carry permit holders from bringing guns on public university campuses.
Private club: Obama spends 3rd straight day hidden on links
Undeterred by complaints from the White House press corps about a lack of access, President Obama is spending President's Day playing his third straight day of golf during a secluded guy's weekend at an exclusive golf compound in Florida.
N.H. Democrat targeted in House GOP's first ad of 2014 election cycle
The campaign arm of the House GOP rolled out its first television ad of the 2014 campaign cycle on Monday, blasting a New Hampshire Democrat for opposing a measure that puts the pay of lawmakers on ice until they pass a federal budget — at least through the end of the current session of Congress.
Sarah Palin will speak at CPAC
They know an audience draw when they see it. Sarah Palin will speak at CPAC this year.
Palin will return to spotlight with CPAC address
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, will return to the political stage to address the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference next month in Maryland.
Blind shots: Obama, Tiger Woods' secretive golf games riles reporters
A feud erupted Sunday between journalists and the White House over the lack of access to President Obama's secluded golf weekend in Florida.
Sequester jitters: Defense cuts could hit Democratic districts the worst
The analysis shows that Democratic congressional districts will be harder hit by the military cuts than Republican districts,
Graham cuts loose, calls Clinton 'blind and deaf,' Hagel 'unqualified'
Sen. Lindsey Graham has never pulled punches when it comes to criticizing the Obama administration, but the conservative South Carolina lawmaker's rhetoric has been especially biting in recent weeks.
McCain: Hagel will be confirmed as defense secretary
Sen. John McCain, one of the leading opponents of President Obama's nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel to be the new defense secretary, said Sunday that it's likely Mr. Hagel will be confirmed, but that he still doesn't believe he's qualified for the post.
Schumer: 'Progress' on background checks, less so on assault weapons ban
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, said Sunday that a bipartisan group that has been crafting a plan regarding background checks for gun sales has made progress, but he appeared less bullish on the prospects of a ban on so-called assault weapons.
Top dog: Marines welcome their newest bulldog, Chesty
He's only 9 weeks old but already has entered recruit training. That would be "Chesty," the pedigreed English bulldog and future Marine Corps mascot, who has arrived at Marine Barracks in Washington.
VIDEO: Emily Miller on Fox Business (Feb. 15, 2013)
Emily Miller, senior editor of opinion for the The Washington Times, was on the political A-team panel on "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on the Fox Business Network on Feb. 15. Mr. Dobbs asked about President Obama's trip to Chicago to call for a vote in Congress for more gun-control laws and about Rahm Emanuel possibly running for president in 2016.
Gen. Allen's NATO commander nomination on hold
The White House said Friday President Obama has put the nomination of Gen. John Allen on hold as the general decides whether he wants to take on the role of NATO supreme commander.
Obama on immigration: 'The problem is … I'm not the emperor of the United States'
When asked specifically what he would do to make sure more families weren't deported, President Obama replied, "I'm the president of the United States, I'm not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute laws that are passed."
Poll: It's OK for a First Lady to have an outside job but not a government salary
A timely new C-SPAN poll reveals that 65 percent of American voters say it's acceptable for a First Lady to hold an outside job.
Here come the "Ben Carson for President" t-shirts
The warm glow of public appeal for Dr. Carson is growing after his recent provocative speech at the National Prayer Breakfast before an audience that included President Obama.
Obamas dine out for Valentine's Day
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama celebrated Valentine's Day Thursday with dinner out at MiniBar, a Jose Andres restaurant known as a tough place to get a reservation. The menu price is $225 per person, beverages not included.
Kerry: Sequester will 'seriously impair' safety, security at U.S. diplomatic facilities
If across the board spending cuts known as the sequester go into effect on March 1, their impact would "seriously impair" State Department efforts to "enhance the security of U.S. government facilities overseas and ensure the safety of thousands of U.S. diplomats," Secretary of State John F. Kerry wrote to Congress this week.
Russia's foreign minister ignoring John Kerry?
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland was asked by a reporter during a press conference on Thursday if Secretary of State John Kerry has heard from back from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov after several days attempting to reach him.
New NRA ad: 'Welcome to Barack Obama's middle class'
The National Rifle Association is out with a new ad Thursday taking President Obama and others to task over gun control, specifically targeting a proposed ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines.
