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Screen gems: Karl Rove's Crossroads group enters HHS video contest promoting Obamacare
They just want the young and restless to see "the ugly side" of Obamacare. Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies - a non-profit advocacy group co-founded three years ago by GOP strategist Karl Rove - has entered the Dept. of Health and Human Services contest offering $30,000 in tax payer funded prize money for the best videos promoting the Affordable Care Act to young audiences.
Gov. Chris Christie: New Jersey all in for legal sports betting push
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that he's all in on allowing states to approve sports gambling, which could bring generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue for his state.
Sen. Rand Paul returns to GOP primary hotbed of South Carolina
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, is making on Monday his second trip in as many months to South Carolina, host of the first presidential primary in the South.
Allen West to attend the Republican Party's commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus will host a commemorative event to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, on Monday at a choice Capitol Hill location.
President Obama lauds the 'nonviolent resistance' and 'fierce dignity' of the 1963 March on Washington
The TV towers and broadcast infrastructures are in place at the Lincoln Memorial. The networks and news organizations are gearing up for extensive coverage of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington over the next five days. But what's in store for President Obama's upcoming speech to recognize the event?
Capitol Hill's top Batman fan endorses Affleck for role
The choice of Ben Affleck to play Batman on the silver screen has drawn scorn from many fans of the legendary comic book hero, but the Caped Crusader's biggest backer on Capitol Hill believes he's a fine selection for the role.
Sen. Lee: 'Darned lie' that GOP wants to shut down government over Obamacare
Sen. Mike Lee is rejecting the argument that Republicans intend to shut down the federal government over efforts to defund Obamacare.
Sen. Mitch McConnell leaving Republican primary challenger in the dust: poll
New internal polling data from Sen. Mitch McConnell's re-election team show that the Senate minority leader has pulled far ahead of his fellow Republican challenger, Matt Bevin.
Anthony Weiner: Yes, I have texted while driving
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner delivered one of the biggest laughs Wednesday at the New York City mayoral debate when he responded during a lightning round of questions to whether he had ever texted while driving.
Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Rand Paul find common ground
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may not be getting together for beers any time soon, but the two sparring Republicans agree on at least one thing: Steve Lonegan should be the next member of the U.S. Senate.
NSA and Director of National Intelligence respond to Wall Street Journal and the press: they 'mischaracterize'
Their statement: "Press reports based on an article published in today's Wall Street Journal mischaracterize aspects of NSA's data collection activities conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The NSA does not sift through and have unfettered access to 75 percent of the United States' online communications."
Drama with news: Al Jazeera America files lawsuit against AT&T
The brand new network was only on the air for a matter of hours before drama intersected with news coverage. Al Jazeera America, which went live at 3 p.m. Tuesday, announced it had filed a law suit against AT&T just six hours later.
Poll: Voters split on Biden ahead of 2016
As Vice President Joseph Biden gears up for a potential 2016 presidential run, new polling data out Wednesday found that likely voters are split down the middle on the Delaware Democrat.
Cruz: Thanks but no thanks to Canadian citizenship
While insisting he has no beef with Canada, the land of his birth, Sen. Ted Cruz announced his plans Tuesday to rip up his Canadian citizenship in order to help quell the growing controversy over whether he is eligible to run for president.
Lawmaker's mite-sized critic still 'mad and sad' over immigration stance
Luckily for Rep. Scott DesJarlais, the legal voting age is 18. The 11-year-old girl who asked the Tennessee Republican whether her father, an illegal immigrant, needs to be deported said Tuesday the congressman's response made her "mad and sad."
Ted Cruz passes on influential N.H. dinner; Marco Rubio gets invite
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, has taken a pass on speaking at an annual fundraising dinner for an influential socially conservative group in New Hampshire, home to the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
Half of Americans say U.S. should cut off military aid to Egypt and President Obama not 'tough enough'
It is a fluid situation in Egypt with many moving parts, and the diplomatic nuances are many. Still, half of the nation prefers U.S. military aid be cut off to Egypt, and an equal number think President Obama has not been "tough enough" on the Egyptian military as violence continues against anti-government protestors.
Comedian Lewis Black: Dan Quayle 'stupidest' Republican ever, but Ted Cruz could catch up
For years, Lewis Black has skewered politicians and public figures in his standup routine and on his recurring segment on "The Daily Show," admittedly targeting Republicans more than Democrats, he says, because they provide better material.
Comedian Lewis Black: Dan Quayle 'stupidest' Republican ever, but Ted Cruz could catch up
For years, Lewis Black has skewered politicians and public figures in his standup routine and on his recurring segment on "The Daily Show," admittedly targeting Republicans more than Democrats, he says, because they provide better material.
Bill Kristol: I'm not encouraging Sarah Palin to run for Senate
After making waves Sunday by laying out a road map for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's return to politics, conservative pundit and Weekly Standard Editor Bill Kristol clarified his position on Tuesday.
