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Cruz calls it a 'circus': the State of the Union spectacle begins
It is is political theater at its most frantic: the State of the Union address - SOTU in popular parlance - may now stand for "so too" much. The annual rite is amplified by shrill news coverage and endlessly endlessly punctuated by partisan applause, planned distractions, mystifying protocols and annoying insider behaviors.
WH spokesman Jay Carney recognizes beard's 'insufficiency,' shaves it off
Acknowledging that his beard wasn't measuring up, White House press secretary Jay Carney shaved it off Friday.
Miss. GOP chair: Huckabee distracting from GOP's reasonable pro-life stance
Joe Nosef, Mississippi GOP chair, said Friday former Ark. Gov. Mike Huckabee's remarks on birth control distracted from the Republican Party's pro-life position that much of the country agrees with.
White House petition: Deport Justin Bieber
A petition asking President Obama to deport Justin Bieber and revoke his visa is quickly gaining popularity on the White House's "We The People" page Friday morning.
Commerce Secretary 'optimistic' about U.S.'s economic standing worldwide
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said Friday she's not concerned about America being eclipsed by China as the top economy in the world.
Less than half of registered voters would re-elect their congressman, poll finds
Less than half of registered voters think their congressman deserves to be re-elected, a Gallup poll released Friday found.
Obama misses deadline again on budget
Once again, President Obama's budget for the federal government will be late.
Biden cheers on Obamacare in address to health care advocates
In remarks that weaved together history and his trademark humor, Mr. Biden said the Affordable Care Act will give millions of Americans the "peace of mind" of knowing they have health coverage.
Half of registered voters in Va. would re-elect Sen. Mark Warner
Only half of registered voters in Virginia said they would vote for Democratic Sen. Mark Warner if the mid-term election was held today, according to a poll released Thursday.
GOP chairs support holding Republican convention earlier
GOP chairs in key states said on Thursday they support the Republican party's effort to move up the convention to June or July.
2013 was second most polarizing year of Obama's presidency
Last year was the second most polarizing year of President Obama's tenure, a Gallup poll released Thursday found.
GOP official: Black not running for Wolf's House seat
Virginia state Sen. Dick Black, Loudoun Republican, has reportedly opted out of a run for the seat of retiring Rep. Frank Wolf — a possible boost for state Del. Barbara Comstock, Fairfax Republican, who has announced she will run.
N.J. Rep. Pallone: Bridgegate investigation will extend to Hoboken, Sandy
Rep. Frank Pallone, New Jersey Democrat, said Wednesday he thinks the committee investigating Gov. Chris Christie and the closed lanes on the George Washington Bridge will eventually dig into other scandals that have come up.
Realtors beef up lobbying muscle
As the housing market slowly recovers and home values steadily increase, the real estate industry is beefing up its lobbying muscle in Congress.
Income inequality on the forefront of likely voters' minds, poll shows
Almost half of likely voters think income inequality is a big problem, said a George Washington University Battleground poll released Wednesday.
Rep. Michael McCaul: Soft targets most at risk in Sochi, Russia
Rep. Michael McCaul, Texas Republican, said Wednesday that soft targets outside the immediate Olympic area in Sochi are likely at the greatest risk for a terrorist attack.
Dissatisfaction with government reaches new high, poll finds
Dissatisfaction with how well the government works is the highest since Gallup began tracking it 14 years ago, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Half of American fans say God and 'supernatural' forces are in play during sports events
So do you say a little prayer during a pivotal play or wear your lucky socks during a big game? You are not alone.
Calif. officials: Obamacare enrollment surges in new year
Officials said 500,108 had enrolled on the state-run health exchange from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, but preliminary data suggests that an additional 125,000 had enrolled through Wednesday.
Obama calls first 'U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit'
The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it will host the first "U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit" this summer in Washington.
