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TRR: Secession Fever
Secession fever is sweeping the country. The downside is it's illegal.
Boehner survives 'challenge' to speakership
While House Speaker John A. Boehner's leadership post was never in doubt, that didn't stop one House Republican from trying Wednesday.
Obama angrily rebukes GOP senators over Rice
President Obama reacted angrily to threats from GOP senators to block an expected nomination of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of State because of Ms. Rice's statements in the aftermath of the attacks in Benghazi, calling the criticism of her "outrageous" and pledging not to change his decision-making based on them.
Locksley: Injured QBs still learning
Quarterbacks' meeting room cluttered with unusual accessory
Graham to Obama: I hold you responsible for Benghazi
The war of words over Benghazi escalated Wednesday when President Obama told his critics to "go after me" rather than Ambassador Susan Rice. Those critics then said they would do exactly that.
Top Republicans vow to block Rice at State
Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he will do whatever he can to block Susan Rice if President Obama nominates her to head the State Department.
Reid takes Social Security off the table
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that he will not allow changes in Social Security to be part of the negotiations to avoid a federal budget fiscal cliff, further narrowing the opportunities for savings that could be tapped to close the deficit.
GREEN: Petraeus WILL testify
Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director David H. Petraeus will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Nov. 15. After resigning from the CIA last week over revelations of an extramarital affair, Petraeus deputy Mike Morell had been slated to testify in Gen. Petraeus's place. The timing of Gen. Petraeus's resignation -- after the election and before his scheduled testimony on the Benghazi attacks -- ignited speculation that the Obama administration was seeking to silence the director. Gen. Petraeus was one of the Obama administration officials who said after the attacks that they were spontaneous and over a YouTube video.
Ex-Terp Merriman to host coat drive Saturday at Byrd
Annual event to benefit people affected by Hurricane Sandy
B-W Corridor Rewind: Nov. 13
Foul-plagued George Mason falls at Bucknell; Delaware upends Virginia
PICKET:Broadwell's Denver remarks delivered same day as Petraeus statement on Libya and one day after Panetta denial
Despite the CIA’s denial that the agency was holding militant Libyans prisoners at their annex in Benghazi and the deadly attack on the diplomatic mission nearby was a motivated effort to release these individuals, evidence to the contrary shows otherwise.
Pro-secession requests grow to 40 states
The pro-secession requests flooding the White House website grew Tuesday as petitions on behalf of a dozen more states were added to the list.
Democrats brace for Rep. West court fight
House Democrats are using Republican Rep. Allen West's refusal to concede defeat in his re-election fight to help raise money for Democratic candidate Patrick Murphy in case Mr. Murphy's presumed slim victory in South Florida is challenged in the courts.
Obama has 'faith' in Allen but wants his successor confirmed promptly
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Tuesday that President Obama "has faith" in Gen. John Allen, the top military commander in charge of operations in Afghanistan, who is linked to an investigation of CIA Director David Petraeus' resignation.
Petraeus scandal derails another general's promotion
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday said it is putting off a hearing on the nomination of Gen. John Allen to be NATO's Supreme Allied Commander after his name popped up in the same investigation that toppled CIA Director David Petraeus.
Obama huddles with labor leaders, liberal activists
President Obama is hosting a closed-door White House meeting Tuesday morning with labor leaders and liberal activists to discuss his stance in negotiations with House Republicans on the looming budgetary fiscal cliff.
Turgeon pleads for more fan support for Terps
Maryland draws fifth-smallest crowd in Comcast Center history
Game 2: Unimpressed with debut, Terps pummel Morehead State
Balanced Maryland wins home opener
