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GOP brand damaged following government shutdown: poll
A new poll shows that Republicans continue to bear the brunt of the blame for the government shutdown — one more sign that the GOP's national brand has been damaged by the budget standoff.
Conservative PAC launches new anti-McConnell ad
The Madison Project launched a new ad Monday that bashes Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, for failing to stop the health care law during budget negotiations.
GOP lawmaker calls for no more secret budget talks
Rep. Vern Buchanan, Florida Republican, called for all negotiations on the budget and spending in Washington to be opened to the public on Monday.
Rep. Tim Griffin will not seek third term
Rep. Tim Griffin, Arkansas Republican, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2014 after his second term in Congress.
Sen. Ted Cruz doesn't rule out another shutdown in continued Obamacare fight
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, does not rule out another government shutdown when the short-term spending deal runs out in January and says Obamacare remains his "top priority."
Obama to address nation Monday about Obamacare
President Obama is scheduled to address flaws in the health care exchanges and other information on the Affordable Care Act in a speech Monday morning.
Obama's job approval rating drops for third quarter in a row: poll
President Obama's job approval rating declined for the third quarter in a row, according to a Gallup poll released on Monday.
Bill Clinton to stump with Terry McAuliffe
Former President Bill Clinton will hit the campaign trail for a three-day swing through Virginia on behalf of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe, his longtime friend, starting next Sunday.
Conservative group backs McConnell challenger in Ky.
The Senate Conservatives Fund endorsed Matt Bevin Friday in his race to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in the GOP primary next year in Kentucky.
Club for Growth endorses Sen. Thad Cochran's likely GOP primary challenger
Well that didn't take long. The conservative Club for Growth endorsed Chris McDaniel's bid to join the Senate next year, mere hours after the Mississippi state lawmaker announced Thursday he is gunning for the seat that's been held by Sen. Thad Cochran, a fellow Republican, since the late 1970s.
Rep. Tom Cole: Shutdown was bad idea, but brighter possibilities are ahead
Rep. Tom Cole said Thursday that sometimes "a good fight clears the air the little bit" and that upcoming budget talks between "consummate professionals" could be useful in setting long-term fiscal reforms.
Pelosi demands answers 'soon' on federal health rollout
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she has concerns about how the Obama administration's rollout of its health care exchanges is going, and said she wants to see some answers "soon."
Sen. Marco Rubio defends vote against shutdown deal
Sen. Marco Rubio said Thursday that he voted against the deal to reopen the government and increase the debt limit because his concerns over Obamacare and other aspects of government trumped his need to score points with the media and pundits.
VP Joe Biden, White House aide Denis McDonough welcome employees back to work
Vice President Joseph R. Biden and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough greeted executive branch employees returning to work Thursday morning as the 16-day government shutdown ended.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal forms 'America Next' group to push conservative ideas
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Thursday the formation of "America Next," an organization designed to forge and promote conservative policy ideas.
