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GOP tells Obama to release Clinton cable on Benghazi
House Republicans on Wednesday asked President Obama to release to the public a State Department cable the GOP says would show former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton approved cutting security at the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya, ahead of last year's deadly attack.
Washington airports spared sequester impacts
The chief of the FAA told Congress today that Washington-area airports will largely escape the effects of the air traffic controller furloughs — a blessing for lawmakers who fly out of the nation's capitol.
George W. Bush Presidential Center two-year construction — in two-minute time lapse video
No time to monitor the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas on Thursday? There's a new two-minute video chronicling the entire two-year construction project, distilled from 20,000 hours of images snapped by a dozen high definition cameras at the site.
Too early to say if Boston bombing suspects acted alone, Rep. Peter King says
Rep. Peter King says he's not convinced that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is telling the truth when he reportedly told investigators that he and his brother acted alone in setting off two fatal bombs at last week's Boston Marathon.
Poll: 39 percent 'relieved' or 'very happy' about defeat of gun background-check legislation
A new survey shows that nearly half of adults are angry or disappointed about the Senate's failure to pass a measure that would have expanded gun-purchase background checks, but 39 percent are "relieved" or "very happy.
Obama statement on Baucus doesn't mention health care
President Obama's statement on the retirement of Sen. Max Baucus, Montana Democrat, conspicuously makes no mention of the role he played in shepherding the Affordable Care Act through the Senate.
Senate committee green-lights Medicare nominee Marilyn Tavenner at crucial time
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved President Obama's pick to lead a federal agency that insures millions of Americans through Medicare and Medicaid, offering unusually bipartisan support for the nominee despite intense debate over health care reform and entitlement spending in Washington.
Tea party on Baucus retirement: 'Good riddance'
With news that Sen. Max Baucus will not seek re-election in 2014, the tea party has quickly emerged to claim it as a happy victory.
Fat chance? 63 percent of Americans say obese airline passengers should be required buy a second seat
The debate over chubby plane passengers is still aloft. Should they pay more to fly, or will airlines risk a discrimination lawsuit over the matter?
Report: Sen. Max Baucus to retire, opening up seat in red state Montana
Sen. Max Baucus, Montana Democrat, plans to retire in 2014, according to The Washington Post.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo marks Earth Day by touting accomplishments but ignoring fracking
As pressure mounts from both sides of the debate, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a new strategy for dealing with the pressing question of whether he'll approve fracking in his state: ignore the issue altogether.
Bombers acted alone, Rep. Ruppersberger says
The senior Democrat on the House intelligence committee says evidence suggests the Boston Marathon bombers acted alone.
Mukasey disagrees with key Republicans, Obama on handling of Boston bombing suspect
Michael Mukasey, U.S. attorney general from 2007 to 2009 under President George W. Bush and a former federal judge, says both President Obama and some key Republicans are focused on the wrong legal issues in dealing with Boston bombing suspect Dzohkhar Tsarnaev.
Obama calls Boston police commissioner and top FBI agent on bombing case
President Obama phoned FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Deslauriers and Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis to express appreciation to the men and women in law enforcement and the Joint Terrorism Task Force for their work hunting down the Boston bombing suspects last week.
Citing Constitution, House rejects recess appointee's testimony
A House committee chairman said Monday that he will not accept testimony from Richard Cordray, the chairman of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, because he was one of the recess appointments that a federal appeals court ruled were made in violation of the Constitution.
Obama to attend memorial service in Texas after Bush library opening
Thursday will be an emotional roller coaster for President Obama and first lady Michelle.
Ted Nugent: Bombing suspect should be hanged in public
Rock musician and conservative political pundit Ted Nugent wants Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to receive an old-school punishment with a long New England history: a public hanging.
Pro-life, stem-cell bill signed into law by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday signed a law to create the first-of-its-kind center to study and advance therapies with adult stem cells.
It's complicated: Boston Marathon attacks could 'throw a wrench' into immigration reform
Comprehensive immigration reform and the Boston bombers are completely unrelated, claims one Wake Forest University professor. All documented cases of terrorist plots, both alleged and discovered, have involved people entering the country legally and according to existing immigration legislation.
Top Dem: 'Cruel' to use Boston bombings to stop immigration
The Senate's senior Democrat said Monday that lawmakers who are calling for a delay in immigration legislation because of last week's Boston Marathon bombings are "cruel."
