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Former Rep. Jane Harman calls for more U.S. involvement in Syria
Former Democratic Rep. Jane Harman said Thursday that the civil war in Syria has reached a "tipping point" and that it is time for the United States to get more involved in the conflict.
EPA declares 70,000 made-in-China vehicles to be illegal
Their owners won't face any punishment, but nearly 74,000 motorcycles, ATVs and three-wheeled trucks from China are operating in the U.S. illegally, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday.
Co-sponsor of bill banning high-cap magazines stumbles over how they work
Rep. Diana DeGette, Colorado Democrat and a co-sponsor of a bill to ban high-capacity magazines, appeared this week not to understand how they work.
President Obama has said 'illegal immigrants' 28 times while in office. Will he stop now?
Now that the Associated Press has banned the phrase "illegal immigrants" from the lexicon of all good journalists, some enterprising researchers have combed through history to determine how much the phrase has surfaced in the White House.
Obama administration recruiting 'navigators' for health law plans
The Obama administration proposed guidelines on Wednesday for "navigators" who will assist people who buy health insurance on virtual marketplaces under President's Obama's health care law.
Perry wants secure border, then immigration reform deal
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that the first step in any new immigration policy must ensure that the border is secure, and said that it is not realistic to deport the millions of illegal immigrants already living in the United States.
Anti-amnesty group targets Sen. Mark Begich in immigration debate
Looking to derail comprehensive immigration talks on Capitol Hill, the advocacy group NumbersUSA launched a new ad campaign Wednesday targeting Alaska Sen. Mark Begich, who is seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for re-election in 2014.
Cruz: Democrats 'take advantage' of Newtown for gun agenda
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that Democrats are trying to use the massacre of children and teachers at Sandy Hook elementary school to ratchet up pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that trample on Second Amendment gun rights.
Colorado governor embraces gun restrictions
Colorado Gov. John Hinkenlooper said Wednesday that he will not run away from the expanded universal background checks that he signed into law two weeks ago when he runs for re-election in 2014.
George Washington finally gets his books back from Scotland
A reminder that the nation's capital remains a historic region, as opposed to a welter of tweeting pundits and grimacing politicians. Alex Salmond, the first minister of Scotland, will soon arrive on these shores to return a pair of George Washington's books long held by the National Library of Scotland.
Obama to attend Bush library opening with first lady
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will attend the opening of former President George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas on April 25.
Rubio, Ryan and Paul lead race for 2016 GOP presidential nomination, poll says
A poll released Wednesday found that there is no clear frontrunner in what is shaping up as a five-way race for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination.
GOP Rep. says Senate gun-check fee makes bill unconstitutional
Rep. Steve Stockman said Tuesday that the Senate's gun bill is dead on arrival because it violates the Constitution's requirement that all revenue bills start in the House — and the legislation includes a new fee for background checks.
Norquist: Texas no-tax system is why Romo tops NFL in take-home pay
An advocacy group led by famous anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist says re-signed Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is now the highest-earning player in the National Football League because Texas does not collect a state income tax.
Associated Press bans the phrase 'illegal immigrant'
So it's "lllegal immigrant" no more, says the Associated Press, in a lengthy, baroque explanation of its latest stylistic edict for journalists.
Top Dem says speed is chief goal on immigration bill
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Tuesday he'll consider holding a hearing on the immigration deal being written behind closed doors by eight senators, but he said it's more important that Congress act with speed.
Obama to travel to Connecticut to press gun-control case
President Obama will travel to the University of Hartford in Connecticut on Monday to continue to increase pressure on Congress to pass greater restrictions on guns in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in December.
GOP's Kirk backs same-sex marriage
Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois announced Tuesday that he supports same-sex marriage — adding his name to a growing list of Republicans who are breaking with their party on the thorny social issue.
Rep. Elijah Cummings seeks new curbs on straw gun buyers
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings called on Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation aimed at stemming guns bought through straw purchases, vowing to fight for tighter gun-control laws until the day he dies.
America has a problem with 'inflexible' Republicans, spendthrift Democrats
Gallup reveals America's primary criticisms of both Republicans and Democrats.
