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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.
Limbaugh: Fox News wouldn't let me criticize GOP
Did Fox News muzzle the voice behind the Golden EIB Microphone? According to Rush Limbaugh, the answer is "yes."
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.
Voters agree: Founding Fathers would heartily disapprove of what goes on in Washington these days
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson - those iconic men of American history and heritage would not be happy with what's going on in the nation's capital these days. That's what 82 percent of U.S. voters say, according to a Fox News poll released just in time for July Fourth.
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.
Moms Demand Action march against the gun lobby on July 4
Fireworks and barbecues do not lead the activities of Moms Demand Action this week. "Having gun sense is patriotic," declare organizers from the 100,000-member group founded last December after the Newtown shootings. Its membership will march in more than than a dozen cities on Thursday.
Obama to thank Bush for Africa AIDS work
President Obama plans to thank predecessor George W. Bush Tuesday for his efforts against HIV and AIDS in Africa, saying the Republican deserves "enormous credit" for saving millions of lives.
Axelrod pokes fun at Palin floating an exit from GOP
A former senior adviser to President Obama mocked ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Monday for dangling the idea over the weekend that she is open to ditching the GOP and launching a "Freedom Party."
Jeb Bush to House lawmakers: Improve and pass Senate immigration bill
Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor and a potential 2016 presidential candidate, says that House Republicans should improve and then pass the immigration bill that passed out of the Democrat-led Senate last week.
