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California Democrat: Don't call it 'gun control'
Rep. Mike Thompson, picked by Nancy Pelosi to head House Democrats' new efforts to ban assault weapons, said Saturday that using the term "gun control" is unhelpful.
Sen. Rand Paul now leading FreedomWorks poll
President Obama hasn't been sworn in for a second term yet, but that hasn't stopped the speculation about 2016. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is leading a conservative website's interactive point-and-click poll for people to name their top choices for the Republican Party's next presidential nomination.
Gun owner to Congress: 'I am not your servant'
A Marine's defiant response to California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's proposal to tighten gun control in the wake of the Newtown school shooting has gone viral on the Internet.
MILLER: If you’re not David Gregory ... (extended version)
While the Metropolitan Police Department is in the third week of mulling over what to do about NBC anchor David Gregory flouting the District’s firearms laws on national television, a U.S. Army veteran is still grappling with the fallout from his arrest on the same charge. James Brinkley was publicly humiliated and thrown in jail. He was forced to spend time and money to defend himself for violating the same exact law that millions of viewers watched the NBC anchor violate. It’s wrong for Mr. Gregory to get special treatment.
Judicial Watch releases its list of Washington's 'most corrupt' politicians
Tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Judicial Watch has released its annual list of politicians they deem unsavory — the top 11, plus a list of six runners-up for the dubious designation.
Public dislikes debt deal
After months of urging Washington to compromise, Americans are now unhappy with the deal their lawmakers agreed to, according to the latest Gallup polling.
Congress certifies Obama Electoral College win
It's official: President Obama won re-election.
Ex-GOP rep. blasts anti-Boehner 'chuckleheads:' 'Could train a monkey to vote no'
Former Rep. Steven C. LaTourette on Friday blasted the handful of Republicans who did not support John A. Boehner for House speaker as "chuckleheads," saying that "we could train a monkey to come to Congress and vote 'no.'"
Top Republican: Be ready for partial shutdown
Sen. John Cornyn, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, said in an op-ed published Friday that a partial government shutdown may be the only way to restore "fiscal sanity" to the federal budget.
Roberts, Obama to hold swearing-in twice
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will administer the oath of office to President Obama twice again this year, although hopefully it will be smoother than their "do-over" four years ago.
Mason's defense dissipates in 84-74 loss to Northeastern
Patriots allow 54 points in second half, lose conference opener
Pelosi has time for "30 Rock"
Well, she's used to political theater too. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will appear in NBC's big "30 Rock" finale at month's end. The California Democrat will likely play herself, judging from other politicians who've made cameo appearances on the show in recent years. That list includes Al Gore and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
RG3 and Alfred Morris vs. History
Where do they rate among the top rookie QB-RB duos over the decades?
New Senate sworn in
Vice President Joseph R. Biden presided over a cheerful swearing-in ceremony in the Senate chamber, where spectators in a full gallery peered down from above and applauded.
112th Congress ends
The 112th Congress, which saw record futility, is officially over.
Al Gore's 'Current TV' sold to Al Jazeera?
After eight years, Al Gore's big broadcast project faces some serious re-invention. Reports from both The New York Times and the Hollywood Reporter reveal that Current TV, which the former vice president founded with a flourish in 2005, could be taken over by Al Jazeera.
Freshman Republican says he'll vote against Boehner
Steve Stockman, an incoming congressman from Texas, said Wednesday he will vote against re-electing Speaker John A. Boehner to lead the House, saying the chamber's top Republican has "signed out country on to a fiscal suicide pact."
Obama presses House to pass Sandy aid
President Obama urged House Republicans Wednesday to approve $60 billion in disaster relief for victims of Superstorm Sandy, a piece of unfinished business after the fiscal cliff legislation was approved Tuesday.
