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PICKET: (AUDIO) Rangel compares Lugar defeat to Dixiecrat movement
In what looked to be a David vs. Goliath match up, Indiana state treasurer and tea party backed Dick Mourdock defeated Senator Dick Lugar in the Indiana Republican primary Tuesday night. Sen. The Associated Press projected Mr. Mourdock's win after the he led Sen. Lugar 61 to 39 percent in over three quarters of Indiana's counties.
Democrats withdraw Trayvon amendment
Democrats backed off of their effort Tuesday to offer a "Trayvon amendment" to pressure states to drop their stand-your-ground laws after learning it was likely to be ruled out of order under the evening's rules for debate on the House floor.
PICKET:(VIDEO) Napolitano dodges gay marriage question
U.S. Secretry of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano spoke to the Washington Times affiliated radio program America's Morning News on Tuesday and discussed the issue of same sex marriage and the President Barack Obama's refusal to discuss the issue.
House to vote on Trayvon amendment
House Democrats said Tuesday they will offer an amendment to push to overturn stand-your-ground self-defense laws in states like Florida.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Andy Parks with TJ Bonner
Andy Parks talks with TJ Bonner, recent long term president of National Border Control Council...
Romney says Obama is no Bill Clinton
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Tuesday that the Obama administration has revived a strain of old-school liberalism that puts its brand of politics far to the left of former President Bill Clinton.
Female leaders in N.J. take pay-equity fight to Christie
Democratic women leaders in New Jersey called for Gov. Chris Christie, a key surrogate and potential running mate for Mitt Romney, on Tuesday to say whether he supports equal pay legislation for women in the state, in an effort to localize the gender gap in the race for the White House and warn women voters nationwide against a Romney-Christie ticket.
PICKET: Santorum endorses Romney
Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum endorsed presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney in an e-mil to his supporters on Monday night.
Dick Morris: 'Landslide' for Romney
Former Clinton pollster Dick Morris, on Fox News Monday night to talk about two new polls that show Mitt Romney running neck-and-neck with President Obama, told host Sean Hannity that the former Massachusetts governor is headed for a landslide victory in November.
So begins Watch List Mania '12: Vellano on Lott list
Just less than four months before the season opener, Maryland nabs its first watch list member of the year
Romney rejects Ron Paul-style austerity
You can almost hear the collective gasp from Ron Paul's loyal band of supporters.
Carney unsure of Obama's support of Rep. Rangel
A White House spokesman couldn't say Monday whether President Obama will support the re-election bid of embattled Democratic Rep. Charles B. Rangel of New York.
Starsia: Virginia midfielder Chris LaPierre to play Sunday
Junior missed season finale with shoulder injury
Bruning GOP favorite for Nebraska Senate seat
Nebraska state Attorney General Jon Bruning holds a 16-percent point lead over his nearest rival in the race for the Republican nomination for the state's open Senate seat, a new poll shows.
MILLER: D.C. folds in gun rights battle
Give the Council of the District of Columbia some credit. They're actually responding to criticisms about how the city's gun laws are being implemented. The council’s Judiciary Committee chairman, Phil Mendelson, used his oversight powers to force the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to make changes over the last two weeks so that officers would properly explain and enforce the three-year old firearms’ laws.
Hopkins receives pleasant Selection Sunday surprise
Blue Jays earn No. 2 seed in tournament
PICKET: Chicago prepares for NATO summit protests
The U.S. Secret Service released security plans last Friday for the NATO Summit to be held in Chicago on Friday. According to reports, major roadways, tourist attractions, and parking lots will be closed. Closures will affect areas from O’Hare International Airport to downtown Chicago.
Series breakdown: NCAA first round matchups
Running through the eight first-round matchups and the history between the schools
No complaints from Tillman about unseeded Terps
Maryland visits Lehigh in NCAA tournament opener on Sunday
