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A diploma plus a plug: Commencement speeches to promote 'Obamacare'
Yes, it is college commencement time. But 2013 graduates get a little bonus this year, at least those who have commencement day speakers hailing from the Obama administration.
Rep. Moran urges Obama to transfer Guantanamo detainees
Rep. James P. Moran urged President Obama on Friday to use his power to transfer about half of the Guantanamo Bay prison detainees to their home countries and give those being held indefinitely the chance to challenge their status.
Ron Paul: States rejecting failed war on drugs
Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul says the United States is "making progress" in rejecting the failed war on drugs by loosening state drug laws.
Congress vows to investigate IRS over conservative audits
The House oversight committee will look into the IRS's admission Friday that it targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during last year's elections — a move that committee Chairmen Darrell E. Issa and Jim Jordan said smacks of "political retaliation."
Poll: Gun-check support up, Ayotte down in New Hampshire
A new poll shows that three-quarters of New Hampshire voters support expanding background checks for gun purchasers and that the unfavorable rating of GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who voted against a recent background-check measure, is on the rise.
Rand Paul: Clinton unfit for office because of Benghazi
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Friday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should "never hold high office again" because of the way that she handled the Benghazi attacks.
Hey, news media: 'Pretend President Obama is a Republican'
Significant revelations about the Benghazi terror attack warranted insignificant news coverage, says an analysis by the Media Research Center.
White House says Benghazi campaign ad would have backfired
A White House spokesman said Friday that a Republican campaign ad criticizing the Obama administration's response to the deadly Benghazi terrorist attack would have backfired if it had aired last year.
White House, lawmakers meet over military sexual assaults
Top White House aides met with members of Congress Thursday to discuss the growing number of sexual assaults in the military, as well as a legislative solution aimed at cracking down on the attacks.
Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli for president?
Handicapping the field of potential 2016 GOP presidential candidates, the political wonks at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics predicted Thursday that Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will consider a bid if he wins the Old Dominion's gubernatorial race this fall.
Sen. Graham: Illegal immigrants fleeing 'hellholes'
Sen. Lindsey Graham sparked gasps at Thursday's immigration hearing when he said the problem with the country's southern border is that people are trying to illegally immigrate from Latin America because they live in "hellholes."
HHS rolls out $150M to help Americans find coverage under 'Obamacare'
The Obama administration announced Thursday a plan to help uninsured Americans find coverage under the new health care law by offering $150 million to community health centers.
Cornyn: The White House can learn a thing or two from Texas
"I hope the President will come to Texas ready to take a few notes and learn from one of the most successful states in the nation when it comes to job creation and economic growth," says Sen. John Cornyn.
GOP won't submit nominees for 'Obamacare' board
Top Republican leaders on Capitol Hill told President Obama on Thursday they will not nominate anyone to serve on a body tasked with finding savings in the Medicare program — a board that was derided by critics as a "death panel" during the debate over health care reform in 2010.
Sen Tom Coburn: 'Glaring omission' in State Department's Benghazi information
Sen. Tom Coburn said Thursday that the State Department has "real trouble" because of "glaring omission" in the information that it turned over to lawmakers in relation to the attacks in Benghazi that led to the death of a U.S. ambassador and three others at a consulate in Libya.
Special election for Mass. Senate seat is 'competitive': Poll
Six weeks out from the special election, Democrat Rep. Ed Markey holds a 6-point edge over former Navy Seal Gabriel Gomez in the Massachusetts Senate race.
Obama, Netanyahu talk after Israel's raids on Syria
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu Wednesday on regional security issues and Middle East peace, the White House said in a terse read-out of the conversation.
GOP Leader Cantor: Time for another vote to repeal 'Obamacare'
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says he is ready to hold another vote to repeal President Obama's health care law.
Obama approval rating higher than GOP congressional leaders: Poll
President Obama continues to enjoy a better approval rating than Republican leaders in Congress, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center for the People.
Mark Sanford plays to audience beyond establishment Republicans
He's confident. He's got plans. He's got "friends." Despite losing support from many Republicans during the final stages of his successful campaign for U.S. congressman in South Carolina, Mark Sanford is brimming with positive predictions.
