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House preliminarily approves Congressional redistricting plan
The Virginia House gave preliminary approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting map that largely shores up the state's 11 incumbents, over objections from some Democrats that it dilutes the minority vote.
White House jabs back on auto bailout
White House spokesman Jay Carney Thursday predicted a robust debate “when the time comes” over the records of President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on company restructuring and job losses.
Dems clearing path for potential House run by Kennedy
A week after Joseph P. Kennedy III said he was mulling a run to replace Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat who is retiring, would-be primary challengers are beginning to step aside.
Dems rip Boehner, Cantor for overseas trips
Democrats, who for days have criticized the top two House Republicans for leading overseas trips instead of working to extend the expiring payroll cuts, have upped the ante with a new website: www.WhereInTheWorldIsJohnBoehner.com.
Warren outpaces Brown in Mass. Senate money chase
Four months after Democrat Elizabeth Warren announced a bid for Massachusetts GOP Sen. Scott Brown's seat, the Wall Street watchdog has proven her fundraising prowess by collecting $5.7 million in the last three months of 2011 — nearly double the sum raised by Mr. Brown.
The NFL Season in Review, Part 3
Interesting stuff that happened (and made 2011 different from other years).
Stoglin comes off bench in Maryland victory
"Nothing major," Turgeon says of disciplinary issue
Maryland plus-minus: Wake Forest
A look at the numbers from the Terps' 70-64 defeat of Wake Forest
Imperfect formula, ideal result as Terps top Wake Forest
Maryland nearly wastes 16-point lead but wins conference home opener
MILLER: Getting a gun in Virginia
I’ve been working to buy a gun in Washington, D.C. since October. Yet, one short bridge span away, you can get a legal firearm shipped overnight.
First lady makes the case for 2012
First lady Michelle Obama hit the hustings for the first time in 2012 Wednesday, making a direct appeal to women at an event in Richmond.
Specter: Dump Obama for Hillary
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter said Democrats should indeed put Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the presidential ticket — at the top.
Romney goes to the teleprompter
Mitt Romney, like many Republicans, has mocked President Obama's use of a teleprompter, suggesting it speaks to the overall ineptitude of the commander-in-chief.
Ethics panel still reviewing Rep. Hastings' harassment case
The House Ethics Committee has extended its review of sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Alcee Hastings, a Florida Democrat, opting not to launch a full-scale investigation for now.
Picket: (audio) Lanny Davis blasts DNC Chair over Romney not winning NH remarks
Former Clinton adviser Lanny Davis appeared on The Washington Times affiliated radio program America's Morning News on Wednesday Morning and criticized Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for saying that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney did not win Tuesday night's New Hampshire primary.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Chris Core Joins Us
WTOP Host Chris Core shares his reflections on his years with Bill Trumbull at WMAL
Black caucus to target proposed voting laws
Aside from traditional swearings-in and pats on the back among legislators, it was a relatively quiet morning in Richmond on the first day of the 2012 General Assembly session. Any potential fireworks in the Senate were temporarily put on hold as the chamber recessed once for lunch, then again so that proposed new rules for the Upper Chamber could be prepared.
Ex-Terp D.J. Adams transferring to Portland State
Tailback will have two years of eligibility remaining at lower-division school
Brits to get faster Internet; what about us?
British Internet provider Virgin Media is to raise Internet speeds over the next year. How many American companies will boost their subscriber's provisioning?
House delegation to meet Colombian president
A House delegation led by House Speaker John Boehner is in Colombia Wednesday on the second leg of a three-country Latin American trip focusing on trade, energy and economic security issues.
