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White House backs TSA in security flap with senator
The White House on Monday backed the TSA after Sen. Rand Paul said agents detained him at the Nashville airport when he set off one of the new full-body scanners.
Kaine, Allen: Rubber stamps?
Tim Kaine will be a rubber stamp for President Obama, George Allen will be a rubber stamp for oil companies — or so the charges of the opposing camps for the two U.S. Senate candidates in Virginia would have voters believe.
Turgeon expects ailing Len to play Wednesday
Freshman tweaked his right ankle in Saturday's loss to Temple
Oddsmakers predict Obama cliche-orama in State of the Union
Wondering what cliche President Obama will use first in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday? So are the oddsmakers.
Morning Roundup: Jan. 23
McDonnell leads way in restoring ex-cons' rights; Smithsonian: Metal detector not always on; New radio station to rival WTOP; Lawmaker wants pot sold in Virginia liquor stores; Congressional redistricting map in Va. still faces legal hurdles; Family drops suit in Petworth murder; O'Malley expected to introduce gay-marriage bill today.
Romney team hits Gingrich over Freddie money
Looking to slow former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's momentum after his victory in the South Carolina primary, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's presidential team called Monday for Mr. Gingrich to release the consulting contracts he held with housing giant Freddie Mac — just before airing a blisteringly critical television spot here ahead of the state's Jan. 31 primary.
Obama backs Roe v. Wade on anniversary
On the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion, President Obama said Sunday he remains "committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose and this fundamental constitutional right."
Obama reacts to Giffords resignation
Reacting to Rep. Gabby Giffords' Sunday announcement that she plans to resign from Congress this week, President Obama thanked her for her service and said she embodies the "best of what public service should be."
What's up with that?
Metro is considering an unlimited monthly pass, similar to New York City's version, as an incentive to keep up ridership amid talks of boosting fares to balance its budget. What's up with that?
Gingrich lost voters who value moral character
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stormed to victory in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary with wide support from almost every category of voters — except those who care the most about a candidate's moral character.
South Carolina scores record primary turnout
South Carolina's Republican voters set a new primary turnout record Saturday when more than 600,000 of them went to the polls, shattering the previous mark set in 2000.
Gingrich kicks off 'money-bomb' effort
The Gingrich campaign wasted no time taking advantage of its big win in the South Carolina primary Saturday night, launching a massive two-day "money-bomb" campaign.
PICKET: Gingrich debate performances bring victory in SC to speaker
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary on Saturday night and according to exit polling data compiled by CBS, 2/3 of South Carolina voters said that the debates were an important factor to them in their final decision at the polls today.
PICKET: Santorum says he's going to FL regardless of results in SC
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum was hoping his long campaign effort in South Caroiina would reignite the surge his campaign had back in Iowa. However, after a delayed win in Iowa and media coverage of his opponents throwing political bombs at each other between New Hampshire and South Carolina through their Super Pacs, Mr. Santorum has found it difficult to pick up traction in the polls.
Same story as Terps fall 73-60 to Temple
Maryland drops consecutive games for the first time all season
Arizona strikes back: State investigates feds over gun-running
Arizona's state legislature will open its own investigation into the Obama administration's disgraced gun-running program, known as "Fast and Furious," the speaker of the state House said Friday.
UPDATED: Maryland's Hill arrested for DUI (with police report information)
Adding to the story of the Terrapin basketball assistant's arrest
Biden: Obama cares but doesn't 'emote'
President Obama feels deeply about the economic struggles of Americans even though he doesn't "emote" often, Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. told supporters at a fundraiser in Los Angeles Friday.
UPDATED: Maryland assistant Dalonte Hill arrested
Basketball coach in first season on Mark Turgeon's staff
