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Grassley could back House immigration bill
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley predicted Friday that he will be able to support the immigration bill that comes out of the GOP-controlled House because it will do more to secure the border than the proposal that passed out of the Senate last week.
Leahy says Egypt aid in jeopardy
A key Democratic senator on foreign-policy issues is suggesting that U.S. aid to Egypt could suffer in the wake of the military coup that overthrew the Middle Eastern nation's elected president on Wednesday.
White House to honor Star Wars' Lucas, playwright Kushner among others
Musician Herb Alpert, film director George Lucas and playwright Tony Kushner will be among the artists and scholars to receive National Medals of Arts and Humanities from President Obama at the White House next week.
House Republicans launch investigation into employer mandate delay
House Republicans said Wednesday they are launching an investigation into the Obama administration's decision to delay the "employer mandate" provision in the new health care law.
GOP opposes, Dems and independents support Supreme Court's gay-marriage rulings: poll
A new poll shows that most Americans support the Supreme Court's recent rulings on same-sex marriage, which were viewed as a historic victories for the gay-rights movement, and highlights the lingering partisan divide on the emotional issue.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks second term
Tea-party-backed Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced he will seek a second term in office — ending speculation of his political future, including the possibility that he would run for Congress.
Gen. Martin Dempsey, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, plans New Hampshire visit
The New Hampshire congressional delegation will welcome Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to its state next week.
Sen. Marco Rubio to push for 20-week abortion ban: report
Sen. Marco Rubio reportedly has agreed to carry a bill banning most abortions after the first 20 weeks of pregnancy — a move that would put him at the forefront of another politically charged issue that could help him win over some of the conservatives that have been turned off by his support for comprehensive immigration reform.
Gabrielle Giffords fires gun for first time since Ariz. shooting
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords fired a gun this week for the first time since she was gravely wounded in a January 2011 shooting as she set out on a seven-state tour to push for legislation to enhance gun-purchase background checks.
Sen. Mitch McConnell warns Kentucky that Obama is waging war on coal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned voters in his home state of Kentucky Tuesday that President Obama's push to combat climate change will crush the state's coal industry.
North Carolina GOP eyes changes in state voter ID laws
The GOP majority in North Carolina is moving to pass a series of laws in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling striking down part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, sparking outrage from civil rights activists.
In 2010, Mitt Romney opposed presidential bid in 2012
Mitt Romney was against a presidential run before he was for it — and so was a good chunk of this family.
Iraq War veteran seeks to oust Rep. Steve King
An Iraq War veteran will formally kick off his campaign Tuesday to unseat Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican who is one of the most vocal social conservatives in Congress.
Clinton tops among Hispanics in 2016 poll; GOP's fate hinges on immigration
Looking ahead to the 2016 presidential election, a new poll shows that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the clear favorite among Hispanic voters and that none of the likely GOP nominees have enough support from Latinos to win the White House — though they have a chance to make up ground by supporting a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.
Issa not happy with Obamacare plans in D.C. and Vermont
The House's top investigators have put Vermont and the District of Columbia on notice that they are not pleased with their decision to force small employers to purchase health plans through an insurance market established by President Obama's health care law.
