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Chris Matthews predicts Rand Paul wins GOP nod in 2016
Liberal talk show host Chris Matthews is predicting that Sen. Rand Paul will be the Republican party's 2016 nominee.
Pro-lifers to march against media censorship of 'gruesome' abortion
ABC News will have some unexpected visitors with much on their minds on Thursday afternoon. The network’s headquarters in the nation’s capital will be the focal point of the Life March on the Media rally, an event organized by pro-life factions who are weary of what they deem press "censorship" of abortion.
Matt Bevin: Mitch McConnell throws mud because he can't run on record
The primary challenger to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell released a new TV commercial Wednesday that says the veteran Kentucky lawmaker is resorting to campaign attacks because he doesn't have a record to run on.
Howard Dean knocks tabloid coverage of 'imploding' Anthony Weiner
The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee criticized the New York tabloids on Wednesday for spending too much time focusing on the "imploding" candidacy of former Rep. Anthony Weiner and not more on the "serious" candidates in New York's mayoral race.
Just say nyet: senators wonder why DOD gave a $572 million contract to Russia
A dozen senators are not happy with a recent $572 million Defense Department contract with Rosoboronexport, a Moscow-based military-aircraft manufacturer that will now supply 30 helicopters destined for Afghanistan.
Rep. Stockman backs 'defund Obamacare' drive
Texas Rep. Steve Stockman has stepped forward as a vocal advocate in the House for a divisive strategy being pushed by high-profile Senate Republicans to "defund Obamacare" through the upcoming debate on federal spending.
Obama economy: Part-time jobs swamp full-time jobs
House Republicans have crunched the numbers and say that since President Obama took office, the economy has added seven times more part-time jobs than it has created full-time jobs.
Pro-choice star Davis still weighing Texas governor's race
Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis on Monday cast herself as the kind of post-partisan figure that is needed to cut through the party divide in her state, telling a large Washington audience that she is still considering a run for governor.
Bison, lions and bears, oh my: they're top contenders for the 'national animal'
If the bald eagle weren't our 'national animal,' what would be the most popular choice for the role? The bison wins, with a stampede of other contenders ready for action. Nothing microscopic, though.
Sen. Ted Cruz to headline big Iowa political dinner
The Republican Party of Iowa, site of the first caucuses of the 2016 presidential cycle, announced Monday that Sen. Ted Cruz will headline its annual Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner.
Key Democrat sees real danger in al Qaeda threat
A senior member of the House Intelligence Committee said Monday that all signs point to a real threat of a terrorist attack against the U.S. and said federal officials are showing more caution in the wake of the Benghazi attack last September.
Trial in Sean Taylor's killing delayed again
The trial of the alleged gunman in the killing of Redskins star Sean Taylor has been postponed again. Originally scheduled to begin Aug. 12 in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, Eric Rivera's trial has been rescheduled for Sept. 16.
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It's a date: Hillary, Christie are the 'hottest' politicians heading into 2016
A new poll shows that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are the "hottest" politicians in the nation, while congressional leaders from both parties receive the poorest scores.
Sen. Mitch McConnell casts GOP primary challenger as tax cheat in new TV ad
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is slamming Matt Bevin in a new television ad, warning that the Louisville businessman is "not a Kentucky conservative" and suggesting that he has lied about his tax history.
GOP governors warn against shutting government down to defund Obamacare
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was among several Republican governors who told congressional GOP members that they should think again about trying to shut down the government as part of their push to kill Obamacare.
Gallup: liberals have one of the highest rates of marijuana use in America
Marijuana use appears to be a partisan affair according to a new Gallup poll, which finds that liberals and Democrats are more prone to use it than conservatives and Republicans.
Lori Bainum joins Times to oversee ads, marketing, sales
The Washington Times announced Monday it has named veteran newspaper sales executive and business strategist Lori Bainum to oversee its advertising, marketing and sales operations.
Alaskans oppose Palin White House run: Poll
An overwhelming majority of Alaskans don't think Sarah Palin should run for president in the 2016 election.
Rangel's race taunt: Tea party a bunch of 'white crackers'
New York Rep. Charlie Rangel wants the world to know: The tea party are a bunch of "white crackers."
Pelosi faces liberal heat for NSA snooping support
Liberal activists are planning a rally this weekend in House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's home district to protest her vote last week to protect the National Security Agency's phone records snooping program, saying the California Democrat has betrayed her principles.
