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Cantor 'very impressed' with Biden's role in debt talks
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Monday said ongoing bipartisan deficit reduction talks between Congress and the White House have gone well and gave much of credit to lead negotiator Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Obama: I'm going gray because of job
President Obama acknowledged Monday that the job is making him go gray.
Cantor: Weiner should lose committee post
The No. 2 Republican in the House on Monday called on Democratic leaders to remove party colleague Rep. Anthony Weiner from his committee post if the disgraced lawmaker doesn't resign.
Obama competitive again in N.C. for 2012
As President Obama tours a renewable energy firm in North Carolina Monday, a new poll finds he's "well-positioned" to carry the Tar Heel state again in 2012.
Va. lawmakers among most educated
Only California beats Virginia in higher education achievement by state lawmakers.
White House calls Weiner a 'distraction'
The Obama administration broke its silence Monday regarding embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner, calling the New York Democrat a "distraction" but stopping short of calling for his resignation.
Morning Roundup: June 13
New D.C. Attorney General appears ready to get tough on corruption; U.S. Open begins today at Congressional; Examiner: D.C. school system might have to rehire 75 fired teachers; O'Malley's executive order on fracking seen as political; Md. slots off to tough start; Annapolis developer starts 'Change Maryland' group; Rep. Cummings' nephew fatally shot
What's up with that?
D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr., Democrat, faces a $1 million civil lawsuit filed by the city's attorney general accusing him of running his Team Thomas charity as a personal and political slush fund.
PICKET: (VIDEO) Weiner constituents rally to throw the bum out
Residents of Rep. Anthony Weiner's 9th Congressional District gathered in front of his Kew Gardens office in Queens on Sunday and demanded the embattled New York Democrat resign from office immediately.
PICKET: Weiner video flashback - 'This is not something that can be treated away'
Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, announced on Saturday he will be seeking treatment amid calls for him to resign from office from both Democrats and Republicans. However, he said his behavior with the women he was communicating with online could not be "treated away" when asked at his Monday presser if he would be seeking professional help.
PICKET: Weiner seeks treatment amid pressure to resign
Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, seeks treatment under mounting pressure to resign from office.
PICKET: Dem leadership tells Weiner to go away
Democratic leadership call upon Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, to resign.
Huntsman's motorcycle talk revs up presidential candidacy speculation
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman promised Saturday that if he’s ever elected president, there will be a Harley Davidson motorcycle parked at the White House.
How to bet the Belmont Stakes
How I'd wager $50 on the final jewel of the Triple Crown.
Va.'s Warner, Wolf team up on jobs initiative
Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Frank Wolf want the federal government to add muscle to state and local governments' efforts to keep jobs in the United States.
Unions call on Gray to fix broken ambulances
In a letter on Friday to D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray, the D.C. Firefighters Association and National Nurses United urged the mayor the city’s ambulances are in working order and have operational air conditioners.
Morning Roundup: June 10
Johnson 'legacy' faces shredding; Ramsey riled by Lanier; Thomas did not disclose; GOP criticizes cost estimate of O'Malley Asia junket; Nickles on Thomas; Virginia to reconcile redistricting plans; Speed cameras heading for the Beltway; Brown quits Metro
PICKET: NYC pols' names floated to replace Weiner
There is a strong possibility that the embattled Congressman Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, is not resigning from his Brooklyn-Queens congressional seat, because he may be looking for a political after-life else where.
Sowell quickly learns appeal of Navy
Midshipmen hire new lacrosse coach after rapid courtship
Voters say Weiner should stay in office, poll says
While a growing bipartisan chorus of Capitol Hill lawmakers say embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner should resign, a majority of his constituents say otherwise, a new poll says.
