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Poll: Obama disapproval hits 55%
President Obama's disapproval rating hit an all-time low of 55 percent in a Qunnipiac University poll released Thursday.
PICKET: (video) Evening melee breaks out between NYPD and Wall Street protesters
Calm relations between the Occupy Wall Street protesters and the New York City Police Department only lasted so long since the labor unions packed up and went home after marching with OWS participants.
Remembering Steve Jobs
The passing of Steve Jobs marks the end of an era, but, fortunately, not the end of a company.
Cuccinelli says EPA report supports his assertions
Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II on Wednesday blasted the Environmental Protection Agency in the wake of a recent inspector general´s report that found it failed to follow federal rules in its process of using climate change data to conclude greenhouse gases are a threat to human health.
Allen proposes 'Freedom to Work Act'
Republican George Allen injected labor into the race for U.S. Senate in Virginia on Wednesday, releasing a three-pronged plan on workers' rights dubbed the "Freedom To Work Act."
Navy fullback Teich likely out Saturday for disciplinary reasons
Niumatalolo declines to discuss senior captain's transgression
White House: Holder 'truthful' in testimony
The White House said Wednesday that Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. was "consistent and truthful" in his testimony to Congress over the "Fast and Furious" weapons investigation.
White House concerned about Senate Dems' stance on China currency
The Obama administration has concerns about Senate Democrats' push to challenge China over the value of its currency, the president's spokesman said Wednesday.
Paul says he's raised more than $8M
Rep. Ron Paul, the Texas Republican who's running for his party's presidential nomination, said Wednesday his campaign had raised more than $8 million from more than 100,000 donors in the third quarter.
PICKET:(video) Occupy Wall Street protester rails against Obama and jobs bill
The Occupy Wall Street crowd are almost 20 days into their protest in New York's downtown financial district. While it was difficult to pin down who the group would like to see in the White House in 2012, one woman was angry at President Barack Obama for not doing enough with creating jobs and believed the jobs bill in Washingotn would be unhelpful. Like many at the OWS gathering she was critical of banks and corporations.
MWAA: First phase of Dulles rail project slightly behind schedule
Completion of construction on the $2.8 billion first phase of rail-to-Dulles is slightly behind schedule — nine days, to be exact — the president and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Wednesday.
Checking in on former Terps in college football
A glance at ex-Maryland players scattered about the land
MILLER: Emily gets her gun
“Emily gets her gun” is a new series following senior editor Emily Miller as she legally tries to get her hands on a gun in the nation’s capital. You can also follow her live tweets from inside the city bureaucracy at Twitter.com/EmilyMiller.
Democrat Costello to retire from House
Rep. Jerry Costello of Illinois said Tuesday he won't seek re-election in 2012, adding to a growing list of Democrats who are leaving the House.
Apple's Disappointed Fans?
It might seem as if Apple's legion of fans were disappointed by the non-launch of an "iPhone 5" on Tuesday. But there's much to celebrate nonetheless.
Senate Democrats forced to block Obama's jobs bill
Senate Republicans tried to make Democrats hold a quick vote on President Obama's jobs-stimulus bill Tuesday, but were blocked by Senate Majority Harry Reid, the Nevada Democrat who is sponsoring Mr. Obama's bill but who said other matters take priority.
McDonnell asks agencies to brace for budget cuts
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is asking state agencies to steel themselves for potential cuts of between 2 and 6 percent as he begins to prepare his one and only biennial budget for the next two fiscal years.
