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Obama: Inouye was my 'political inspiration'
President Obama eulogized Hawaii's long-serving senator, Daniel Inouye, Friday, calling him "my earliest political inspiration" and a man of "dignity and grace."
Mothers take aim at the NRA
The din grows: Vocal moms are taking on the National Rifle Association and have issued a list of their demands, just as NRA officials stage a major press conference Friday in the nation's capital to address the Newtown, Conn., shootings.
Christmas coal for 'fiscal cliff' failure
A group of liberal Catholics plans to deliver 120 pounds of coal to House Republicans on Friday, accusing them of having ruined Christmas by leaving without getting a deal done to avoid the "fiscal cliff."
Senate scolds online 'adult' ads site
Amid all the other action, the Senate took time late Thursday to scold an online classified ads website for its "adult" section, saying it was contributing to child sex trafficking.
Home for Christmas — Part II
In a reversal, it is House Republicans who have fled Washington to get home for Christmas, while the Senate remains in town Friday to continue working on its business.
Obama calls for grass-roots campaign for gun control
President Obama is calling for a sustained national grass-roots campaign for gun control and other measures to curb an outbreak of mass shootings like the one last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary school.
Sanford to run for open U.S. House seat
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whose rising political star suddenly collapsed in a bizarre sex scandal, will reportedly attempt a political comeback starting within the next few days.
White House: Not sure whether NRA will be a part of gun-violence task force
The White House has yet to say whether the National Rifle Association will be included in Vice President Joseph R. Biden's new task force for curbing gun violence in the nation.
NRA press conference - and maybe a circus
When National Rifle Association officials step forward Friday in the nation's capital for a much anticipated press conference in the aftermath of the Newtown shootings, they'll have company. Much company. Noisy company.
White House defends Hagel's reputation
The White House publicly defended the reputation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, a top contender for defense secretary, even though he has yet to formally be nominated to the post.
Obama's approval rating at three-year high
President Obama's approval rating is shooting up in the days following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and is now at its highest point since 2009, according to the latest Gallup tracking poll.
Rep. Hunter calls for Americans to boycott Mexico
Rep. Duncan Hunter, a California Republican and Marine combat veteran, called on Americans Thursday to boycott Mexico until that nation releases Jon Hammar, a former U.S. marine, from prison.
Maryland loses reserve John Auslander for the season to injury
Forward suffered broken tibia last week
Circling back on Maryland's post-2011 football attrition
So, what exactly happened to those 16 guys
Inconsistency stunting growth for Towson in Pat Skerry's second season
Tigers have dropped four straight
Congress goes home for Christmas?
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday he plans to send his chamber home for Christmas and then reconvene on Dec. 27 to try to work through the "fiscal cliff" — even as House Republicans said they'll keep their troops in town to try to strike a deal.
Comeback kid: Scott Brown to replace ... John Kerry?
One Republican is still a player in Massachusetts. A big player. Lame-duck GOP Sen. Scott Brown is in a "strong position" should there be a special election to replace Democratic Sen. John F. Kerry, who is widely considered President Obama's top choice for secretary of state.
Do-it-yourself 'fiscal cliff' calculators
"Fiscal cliff fear" is affecting personal spending and feelings of financial security among many Americans, says BankRate.com, which finds that a third of Americans are now making their own "cutbacks."
Pelosi: 'Chained CPI' is not a benefit cut
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi may not be a fan of reducing future Social Security cost-of-living increases to seniors, but she said Wednesday that it doesn't count as a benefit cut.
