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Coburn: CBO score on immigration bill 'smoke and mirrors'
Sen. Tom Coburn on Wednesday questioned the accuracy of the Congressional Budget Office analysis showing the immigration bill will help the federal budget, saying the agency wasn't able to properly count the effects of illegal immigrants on the economy right now.
Rep. Ted Poe nearly chokes to death at Washington eatery
Rep. Ted Poe of Texas nearly choked to death on popcorn but was saved when a fellow Republican and a House staffer who is a doctor spent several minutes administering the Heimlich maneuver
FBI in the sky: Agents have drones for U.S. surveillance, insist 'very seldom' use
The FBI uses drones for surveillance on U.S. soil, though "in a very, very minimal way," agency Director Robert Mueller told Congress at an oversight hearing Wednesday.
Hungry to schmooze: Republicans and Democrats spent $7.7 million to eat out in Washington in 2012
Well, maybe they had a few choice culinary moments and gained a lobbyist. Or a pound or two. Republicans and Democrats favor their own eateries in the nation's capitol and between the two parties, they dropped $7.7 million at assorted spots around town last year - this according to a painstaking study by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Virginia man pleads guilty to voter fraud in Gingrich case
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to forging thousands of signatures in trying to get former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on the ballot in the state's 2012 presidential primary, an NBC affiliate in Charlottesville reported.
Increasing minority of Americans say economic conditions are good: poll
Even though they might not necessarily be satisfied with their personal financial situations, a relatively small but increasing number of Americans say that economic conditions are improving overall in the country, according to new poll numbers released Wednesday.
Congressman: Secret trade deal is 'disturbing attack on American democracy'
Rep. Alan Grayson got a look at the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration has been secretly negotiating and the congressman said Tuesday that it's a scary document that has major implications for the U.S.
Glenn Beck on Washington: 'I despise that city'
"There are many things I don't believe in anymore, and Washington is one of them. And I despise that city now. Because it has just become a symbol of corruption to me, a symbol of grotesque growth, where the rest of us are suffering in the rest of the country," Mr. Beck said.
Immigration advocates disrupt House hearing
Immigrant-rights advocates had to be forcibly escorted from the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday after they protested a meeting scheduled to consider an immigration bill focused only on tighter border security.
Mayor Bloomberg's food composting edict could create a Manhattan feast - for rats
"But we live in a big city, not on a farm, and while composting is a great idea in certain circumstances, it doesn't make sense to mandate that all New York residents save their rotting food," says one risk expert. "Consider the increased risks from disease-carrying vermin, a problem the city still hasn't conquered, from all of the pre-compost material sitting around."
Narrow majority supports Senate immigration plan: poll
Fifty-one percent of Americans support the comprehensive immigration reform plan being crafted by the so-called "Gang of Eight" in the Senate, compared to 45 percent who oppose it, according to new figures released Tuesday.
Obama defends NSA surveillance program, rejects accusations of invasion of privacy
In a TV interview airing Monday night, Mr. Obama defended his administration's surveillance programs as carefully supervised and rejected accusations that he has swung too far toward invasion of privacy.
Americans increasingly believe White House ordered IRS tea party targeting: poll
The majority of Americans think the unfolding IRS scandal is "very important" for the country, a new poll found. But who they blame appears to be shifting.
Oliver Stone calls NSA whistleblower Eric Snowden a 'hero'
Tallying the names of those who think National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden is a hero? There's another entry to add to the motley list, which already includes Michael Moore, Glenn Beck and Ron Paul.
First lady Michelle Obama claims ritzy digs during Irish visit
First lady Michelle Obama is sparing no expense on her trip to Ireland, staying at a $3,300-per-night hotel suite in Dublin.
Eye on the future: The top-20 emerging Republican leaders named
It's the Republican Party, future version - minus political glitz, and with a focus on hard work. GOPAC, the political action committee established in 1979 to groom future campaign heavyweights, is hosting an "Emerging Leaders Summit" in New York City through Wednesday.
IRS supervisor in D.C. reviewed tea party cases: AP
An IRS supervisor working out of Washington was personally involved in scrutinizing applications from conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Vice President Biden to talk about gun violence on Tuesday
Vice President Joseph R. Biden will deliver remarks on the administration's efforts to reduce gun violence Tuesday in Washington, the White House has announced.
OFA launches major Obamacare ad campaign
Organizing for Action, the nonprofit group born out of President Obama's re-election campaign, is starting a seven-figure ad buy to promote Mr. Obama's health care overhaul, Politico reported Monday.
Sarah Palin: Mayor Michael Bloomberg treats New Yorkers like 'a bunch of little babies'
Sarah Palin, a former Alaska governor and the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, said Monday she "feels" for New Yorkers while talking about a new initiative from New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to recycle food scraps.
